BID 24_032 WATER GENERATOR PROJECT.pdf

Bid #24-032

Floyd County Board of Commissioners

Invitation to Bid

Water Department Generator Project Floyd County, Ga

Issue Date: October 4, 2024

RANDY E. SELF

PURCHASING DIRECTOR

All communication concerning this project must be directed to the Purchasing Office until the bid is awarded. Vendors should not have contact with the Departments.

FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

#12 East 4th Ave. Suite 106

ROME, GA 30161

(706) 291-5118

INVITATION TO BID

Date Issued: October 4, 2024

Notice is hereby given that Floyd County, Georgia proposes to award a Contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, upon sealed bids, for the furnishing of all labor, tools, material, equipment, and other things necessary for:

Floyd County, Ga.

Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program

HMGP4400-0066

Sealed bids for the providing and in some cases installation of Generators County wide according to the included list of locations will be received until 1:00 PM (local time) on November 5, 2024, through the office of the Floyd County Purchasing Director, located in the Floyd County Administration Building, 12 East Fourth Avenue, Suite 106, Rome, Georgia. Bids will then and there be publicly read aloud in the office of the Purchasing Director, Bill Gilliland. No extension of the bidding period will be made, and late bids will not be accepted. Bid tabulations will be posted within 24 hours of bid opening.

SITE VISIT: It is the responsibility of the bidding contractor to acquire their own measurements and/or knowledge of the planned sites. For those who are interested in a site visit, we will have two dates of availability for these visits.

You will need to email randy.self@floydcountyga.org to set these appointments up. The dates available for site visits will be October 16, 2024, and October 23, 2024. We will state the time and meeting location when we send confirmation of your email.

VIRTUAL BID OPENING AVAILABILITY: Virtual bid opening attendance is available by emailing randy.self@floydcountyga.org with email(s) of all wishing an invitation by 5:00 PM, Friday, November 1, 2024.

mailto:randy.self@floydcountyga.org

The work is to be awarded in one contract and shall conform in all respects to the specifications contained in this bid package which are available for review in the office of the Purchasing Director of Floyd County, which is also the office of the undersigned, and said specifications, general conditions are open to the inspection of the public.

All forms, certifications and compliance documents required by Floyd County must accompany each bid. Including, but not necessarily limited to, compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act OCGA 13-10-90 et. seq. Contractor must complete and submit with bid, the Contractor Affidavit under OCGA 13-10-91(b)(1) Davis, Bacon Act, Anti-lobbying, non-discrimination and others.

Complete sets of documents and information may be downloaded from the Floyd County Website, www.floydcountyga.gov or by notifying Randy E. Self at randy.self@floydcountyga.org

All questions regarding this bid should be sent via the Bonfire website https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com or to Bill Gilliland at bill.gilliland@floydcountyga.org and Randy E. Self at randy.self@floydcountyga.org. Verbal questions and answers are not binding on any party. Submit questions no later than 5:00 PM, October 29, 2024, questions received after this time may or may not be addressed. Replies will be made by addenda. Addenda may be issued at any time during bidding period. Addenda will be sent to all known Bidders and Owners. Addenda becomes part of the Contract Documents, and any cost increases/decreases should be reflected in the Bid Price.

The right is reserved to the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, Georgia to delay the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids, during which time bids shall remain open and not subject to withdrawal. The right is also reserved to the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, Georgia to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities or informalities. Any contract executed pursuant to this notice shall be binding upon the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, Georgia, as such, but will not create a liability expressed or implied, against any members of the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, the Chairman of the Board, or employee of said County, in his or her individual capacity.

This project is partially funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. All procurement activities will occur according to the Floyd County Georgia Purchasing policy and according to 2 CFR 200.310 and 200.326. This includes Davis-Bacon Act, Anti-lobbying, Non-Discrimination and others that may apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FULL BID PACKAGE MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA BONFIRE

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FLOYD COUNTY GEORGIA

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

INVITATION TO BID

1. LOCATION OF PROJECT: The Work will be performed in various designated locations in Floyd County Georgia.

2. CHANGES: No change will be made to this invitation except by written modification by the County Purchasing Office.

Requests for interpretation or changes must be in writing, randy.self@floydcountyga.org directed to the Floyd County Purchasing Department and received at least (5) Five Calendar Days prior to the time set for opening of the bids. Phone (706) 291-5118. All communication concerning this project must be directed to the Purchasing Office until the bid is awarded. Vendors should not have contact with the Departments.

3. FOB POINT: Bid Price to include shipping, packing, crating, and unloading at address in BID INSTRUCTIONS. Title to remain with vendor until fully accepted by the County. Goods damaged or not meeting specifications will be rejected and removed at vendor’s expense. Concealed damaged goods to remain the property of vendor until replaced or removed at County’s direction.

4. RISK OF LOSS: Vendor agrees to bear all risk of loss, injury, and destruction of goods and materials ordered herein which occur prior to delivery to include concealed damage; and such loss, injury, or destruction shall not release vendor from any obligation.

5. BID ACCEPTANCE TIME: Bids requiring acceptance by the County in less than Sixty (60) calendar days could be rejected, unless so stated on BIDDER’S RESPONSE PAGE and accepted by the County.

6. BID IDENTIFICATION: All bids submitted as a result of this invitation must identify the Name, Bid #, Date and Time of opening.

7. 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.

8. BONDS: A 5% Bid Bond is required, and 100% Performance and Payment Bond is required.

9. SITE INSPECTIONS: It is the responsibility of the bidding contractor to acquire their own measurements and/or knowledge of the planned sites. For those who are interested in a site visit, we will have two dates of availability for these visits. You will need to email randy.self@floydcountyga.org to set these appointments up. The dates available for site visits will be October 16, 2024, and October 23, 2024. We will state the time and meeting location when we send confirmation of your email.

10. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Award will be made to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the Invitation for Bid, will be most advantageous to the County; Price and other factors considered. The County reserves the right to waive compliance by any applicant with any provision contained in this request whenever the County in its sole discretion believes such waiver is in the County’s best interests. 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 FLOYD COUNTY.

10.1: The vendor, in accepting this contract attests that he is in compliance with the nondiscrimination clauses contained in Section 202 of Executive Order 11246, as amended, relative to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and the implementing rules and prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, which is incorporated herein by reference.

11. EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS: Any award resulting from this invitation shall bind the bidder to all Terms, Conditions and Specifications set forth in this invitation. Bidders whose bids do not conform should note on a separate page if necessary and/or on the BID SCHEDULE. While the County reserves the right to make an award to a nonconforming bidder, when in the best interest of the County, such awards will not be readily made, and bidders are urged to conform to the greatest extent possible. No exceptions will be considered to have been taken by bidder unless it is properly set out as provided above.

No exception will be deemed to have been taken by the County unless incorporated in an award resulting from this invitation and so stated.

12. BID RESULTS: Interested parties may review and/or print BID TABULATION @ https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com/ 24 hours after bid opening or request a tabulation from randy.self@floydcountyga.org .

13. PAYMENT: Progress 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 proper county representative within (30) thirty days receipt of invoice unless paragraph 14 applies. Invoices are to be submitted to: Floyd County Purchasing, 12 East 4th Ave, Suite 106 Rome, Ga.

30161.

13.1 Itemize all invoices in full. Mail the original invoice to the address above. A shipping or receiving ticket will be signed and a copy left with each delivery. Each invoice including receiving/shipping ticket 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 with any discounts

Invoices received with any of the required information listed above missing may 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.

13.2 Vendor must furnish delivery receipt with invoice identifying that this order has been delivered in accordance with Specifications, Quantities, and Price as set forth on the purchase order. An authorized Floyd County employee’s signature must appear on the delivery receipt or invoice.

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

13.4 Payment terms and provisions herein or otherwise found within the contract documents supersede all provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act (House Bill 837; 13 O.C.G.A. Chapter 11 ET. SEQ.).

14. INQUIRIES REGARDING PAYMENT: All inquiries regarding payment of invoices are to be directed to Accounts Payable (706) 291-5113 or Floyd County Commissioners, Attn: Accounts Payable, PO. BOX 946, Rome, Georgia 30162

15. DISCOUNTS: Prompt payment discounts offered for a period of less than Fifteen (15) Days will not be considered in determining the low bidder on this invitation. However, such discounts, when offered, will be taken provided payment is made within the time specified. Time, in connection with discounts for prompt payments, will be computed from the date of acceptance of work for which payment is claimed, or the date the correct invoice is received by the County, whichever is later.

16. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT: Subsequent to the award, the successful bidder will be presented with a contract which may be in the form of a purchase order. Contract is to be executed within Ten (10) calendar days of “NOTICE OF AWARD” together with the required payment and performance bonds prescribed in Paragraph 7B. If the contract document is mailed, the date of presentation shall be deemed to be the postmark date. The successful bidder’s proposal and this Invitation for Bid shall be incorporated into the contract, except to the extent that this invitation conflicts with the contract, in which case the provisions of the contract shall take precedent.

17. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Successful bidder will be required to furnish a Certificate of Liability insurance in an amount not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence to protect the County throughout the life of the contract against “ALL RISKS”. Coverage includes but not limited to General Liability: Comprehensive Form, Premises/Operations, Products/Completed Operations, Broad Form Property Damage, Personal Injury, and Automobile/Vehicle Liability. Worker’s compensation and Employer’s Liability are to be statutory amounts. On all contracts for vehicle repair of any kind, the successful shall provide at least Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) of Garage Liability insurance in addition to the insurance stated above. The Certificate must be furnished within Ten (10) calendar days of a “NOTICE OF AWARD” being issued.

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 Invitation for Bid will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to provide at no other cost to the County unless so stated on the successful bidder’s proposal as additional cost items and accepted by the County at the time of the award and/or contract.

19. REGULATORY AGENCIES: Successful bidder will be responsible for all required permits or license required by regulatory agency of the City, County, State, or Federal Governments. Further, successful bidder 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 bidder should show FLOYD 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 bidder shall finance his own operations hereunder, shall operate as an independent contractor and not as an agent of FLOYD COUNTY and nothing contained in this Invitation for Bid or a contract resulting from same shall be construed to constitute the bidder 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 bidder will not assign, transfer, convey, or otherwise dispose of a contract that results from this invitation 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 stated 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. INDEMNITY: Successful bidder agrees, if entering into a contract as a result of this invitation, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FLOYD COUNTY from any and all courses of action or claims of damages arising out of or related to bidder’s performance or actions or those of his employees or agents, under said contract.

24. TERMINATION: Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-60-13, if applicable, any contract resulting from this Invitation for Bid, if not sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of termination contained herein, is terminable by the Board of Commissioners of FLOYD COUNTY, Georgia on December 31 of each calendar year during the term of said contract, except that said contract shall be renewed automatically on such date, and without any lapse, unless positive action is taken to terminate said contract by the Board in a public meeting and such action entered in the Official Minutes of the FLOYD COUNTY Commission.

25. 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).

26. 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.

27. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: NONE

28. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: "FLOYD COUNTY does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap in employment or service provided."

29. COMMODITY STATUS: It is understood and agreed that materials delivered shall be new, of the latest design, and in first quality condition, that all bags, containers, etc., shall be new and suitable for storage, unless otherwise stated by FLOYD

COUNTY.

* 30: CONTRACT ITEMS: Items or services not listed in this contract are to be purchased according to purchasing rules and regulations of the county.

* County departments are not authorized to order any item or service not listed without satisfying said rules and regulations and having a separate purchase order issued to cover such a purchase.

* Vendors receiving contracts as a result of this invitation will be expected to consider this when accepting orders.

* Payment will not be made for any item not covered by this contract unless the stated Purchasing Rules and Regulations have been met.

31: CHANGES TO CONTRACT: No change will be made to this contract except by written modification by the Contracts Administrator whose name appears on the cover page. Additional items of the same brand and similar products required during the course of the contract, will be provided at like discounts to similar items on contract.

32: LOCATION FOR DELIVERY OF GOODS OR EQUIPMENT: Per Purchase Order, Contract or as noted below:

33: BID SUBMISSIONS: Submissions will be submitted using Bonfire at https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com

34: CONTRACT TIME: Identify Contract Time (ie: beginning time and completion time) on the bid pricing submission.

The completion date in the Agreement shall be the Contract Time added to the commencement date.

Contractor Floyd County Board of Commissioners

(Signature) (Signature)

(Printed Name) (Printed Name)

(Title) (Title)

(Date) (Date)

CHECK LIST

Bidders are required to complete the following Bid Form Appendices and submit with Bid.

___ Bid Price Submission Form (posted on https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com )

___ Bidders Declaration Page

___ Certificate of Non-Discrimination

___ Certificate of Non-Collusion

___ Contractor Affidavit (E-Verify)

___ S.A.V.E. Compliance Affidavit (Contractor)

___ Drug Free Workplace Certificate

___ W-9

___ Addendums (if any)

___ Subcontractor List (if applicable)

___ Subcontractor E-Verify/S.A.V. E (if applicable for each company subcontracted)

___ Anti-Lobbying Certification

___ Progress Payment Form

The documents above are included within this Invitation to bid. Addendums will be available when issued.

BIDDERS DECLARATION

The bidder understands, agrees and warrants:

• That the bidder has carefully read and fully understands the full scope of the specifications.

• That the bidder has the capability to successfully undertake and complete the responsibilities and obligations in said specifications.

• That this bid may be withdrawn by requesting such withdrawal in writing at any time prior to 1:00 PM, November 5, 2024 but may not be withdrawn after such date and time.

• That Floyd County reserves the right to waive compliance by any applicant with any provision contained in this request whenever the County in its sole discretion believes such waiver is in the County’s best interests.

• That by submission of this quote the bidder acknowledges that Floyd County has the right to make any inquiry or investigation it deems appropriate to substantiate or supplement information supplied by the bidder.

• That the accompanying bid is not the result of or affected by, any act of collusion with another person or company engaged in the same line of business or commerce, or any other fraudulent act punishable under Georgia or United States law.

BIDDER:

Company Name: _________________________________________

Name Print: _____________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________

CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the bidder agrees as follows:

The bidder agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability. The vendor shall take affirmative action to insure that employees are treated without regard to their race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruiting, or recruitment, advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

In the event of the bidder’s non-compliance with this non-discrimination clause, the contract may be canceled or terminated by Floyd County Board of Commissioners. The bidder may be declared, by Floyd County, ineligible for further contracts with Floyd County until satisfactory proof of intent to comply shall be made by the vendor.

The bidder agrees to include this non-discrimination clause in any sub-contracts connected with the performance of this agreement.

BIDDER ________________________________________

SIGNATURE ____________________________________

TITLE _________________________________________

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

By responding to this solicitation, the supplier understands and agrees to the following:

1. That the submitted response constitutes an offer, which when accepted in writing by Floyd County, and subject to the terms and conditions of such acceptance, will constitute a valid and binding contract between the undersigned and Floyd County; and

2. That the suppler has read the specifications and requirements shown or referenced in the solicitation and that the supplier’s response is made in accordance with the provisions of such specifications and requirements except as expressly stated otherwise in the supplier’s response; and

3. That the supplier guarantees and certifies that all items included in the supplier’s response meet or exceed any and all such stated specifications and requirements of the solicitation except as expressly stated otherwise in the supplier’s response; and

4. That, if awarded a contract, the supplier will deliver goods and or services that meet or exceed the specifications and requirements of the solicitation except as expressly stated otherwise in the supplier’s response, and

5. That the response submitted by the supplier shall be valid and held open for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days (or such other time period as identified in the solicitation) from the final solicitation closing date and that the response may be held open for an additional period of time subject to the supplier’s consent; and

6. That the supplier’s response is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a response for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. The supplier understands and agrees that collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards; and

7. That the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Sections 36-91 have not been violated and will not be violated in any respect.

DO NOT MODIFY THE BID/PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION TERMS IN ANY WAY. THIS FORM MUST BE

COMPLETED, SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR RESPONSE.

(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE):

Contractor’s Full Legal Name _________________________________________ Date: _______________

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name and Title of Person Signing: _____________________________________________________________

Company Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________ E-MAIL: ________________________________

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

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 engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of Floyd County Georgia has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10- 91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number Date of Authorization Name of Contractor Address of Contractor Providing and Installation of Generators, Floyd County, Ga.

Name of Project

FLOYD COUNTY GEORGIA____________________

Name of Public Employer

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

Executed on ________, ____ in 202__ in _____________________(city), ________(state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME

ON THIS THE ______DAY OF___________________, 202__.

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

____________________________ (Notary Seal or Stamp Required)

SAVE COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT

O.C.G.A § 50-36-1(e) (2) Affidavit

By executing this affidavit under oath, as an applicant for a (n) Contract or Services, as referenced O.C.G.A. C. § 50-36-1, from Floyd County, Georgia, the undersigned applicant verifies one of the following with respect to my application for a public benefit:

1. __________ I am a United State citizen.

2. __________ I am a legal permanent resident of the United States

3. __________ I am a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act with an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agencies.

My alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency is: ____________________.

The undersigned applicant also hereby verifies that he or she is 18 years of age or older and has provided at least one secure and verifiable document, as required by O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1(e) (1), with this affidavit.

The secure and verifiable document provided with this affidavit can best be classified as:

In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20, and face criminal penalties as allowed by such criminal statute.

Executed in _______________ (city), _______________ (state).

Signature of Applicant

Printed Name of Applicant

Name of Company, Corporation, or LLC

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN

BEFORE ME ON THIS THE

_______DAY OF __________________, 202______

NOTARY PUBLIC

FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATE

By signature on this certificate, the Vendor certifies that the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 50-24-1 through 50-24- 6 related to the “Drug-Free Workplace Act” have been complied with in full. The Vendor further certifies that:

1. A drug-free workplace will be provided for the Vendor’s employees during the performance of the contract; and

2. Each Vendor who hires a sub-Vendor to work in a drug-free workplace shall secure from the sub-vendor the following written certification: “As part of the subcontracting agreement with (Vendor’s name), (sub-Vendor’s name) certifies to the Vendor that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the sub-Vendor’s employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-24-3(b)(7).”

By signature on this certificate, the Vendor further certifies that it will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of this contract.

Vendor: _______________________________________________________

By: ___________________________________________________________

Name Printed: __________________________________________________

Title: __________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________

SCOPE OF WORK

Floyd County, GA

Project Description

Water Department Generator Project which includes installation of generators at fixed sites and also providing portable generators for other sites.

Project Scope

The project will consist of providing and installing generators as specified at 9 (nine) fixed locations and providing portable generators for another 4 (four) locations. The 9 (nine) installed locations will include all site prep consisting of possible elevation changes, pouring of a concrete pad, providing and installing generators, automatic transfer switches and any/all components necessary for a fully functioning emergency generator at each location.

Site Visit: It is the responsibility of the bidding contractor to acquire their own measurements and/or knowledge of the planned sites. For those who are interested in a site visit, we will have two dates of availability for these visits.

You will need to email randy.self@floydcountyga.org to set these appointments up. The dates available for site visits will be October 16, 2024, and October 23, 2024. We will state the time and meeting location when we send confirmation of your email.

Project Specifications

• Floyd County will mark the approximate spot at each location.

• Floyd County will not be responsible for any prep work that is required.

• The successful contractor is to provide all materials, as specified in the scope, and all labor/equipment and materials required to complete installation.

• Each generator will be priced individually and the submitting firm must provide the brand name, model and technical data for each generator. A lump sum cumulative bid price must be provided for the 9 (nine) fixed locations the 4 (four) portable generators separately with a grand total for the complete project. The project will be awarded to a single provider. The grand total bid price shall include all costs associated with the completion of the projects. The successful bidder will specify if they can provide service and preventative maintenance and the location of the nearest service facility.

• The bidder will provide a proposed delivery and installation schedule stated in calendar days to completion.

• The fixed locations will require a concrete pad of the approximate specified and the depth and thickness that may be adjusted in size to meet the requirement of the generators to be provided

• The contractor will remove all work debris from each location and properly dispose of any waste materials.

Fixed Locations

1. 0 Rockdale Drive S.E. Silver Creek, Georgia, 30173, GPS34.1823,-85.1532

Rockdale Pumphouse: 15 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 4 feet x 2 feet poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be a 200 amp.

2. Wildwood Drive Pumphouse, 8 Wildwood Lane NE, Rome, Georgia 30161, GPS 34. 2794,- 85.1155

Wildwood Pumphouse: 35 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 4 feet x 2 feet poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be a 200 amp.

3.Kent Drive Pumphouse, 3 Kent Drive SE Rome Georgia 30161, GPS 34.2062,-85.0883

Kent Drive Pumphouse: 15 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 63 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 7 feet x 4 feet poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be a 200 amp.

4.Parrish Drive Pumphouse,1932 Parrish Drive SE, Rome, Georgia 30161, GPS 34.2949,-85.1984

Parrish Drive Pumphouse: 50 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 5 feet x 3’ feet poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be a 200 amp.

5.Morgan Dairy Pumphouse, 151 Morgan Dairy Road, Cave Spring, Georgia 30124, GPS 34.1500,- 85.2687

Morgan Dairy Pumphouse: 135 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 7 feet x 3’6” feet poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be a 225 amp.

6.Old Mill Spring Pumphouse, Mill Street SW, Cave Springs, Georgia 30124, GPS .34.0984,-85.3397

Old Mill Spring Pumphouse: 500 KW Diesel Generator, tier 3, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 9 feet x 4 feet poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be an 800 amp.

7. Raw Water Intake 0 Burlington Drive NE, Shannon Georgia 30172,GPS 34.3475,-85.0995

Raw Water Intake: 350 KW Diesel Generator, tier 3, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 72 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 15 feet x 5 feet 5’6” poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be a 400 amp.

8. Fulton Well, 315 Fulton Road, Kingston, Georgia 30145,GPS 34.2665,-85.0339

Fulton Well: 750 KW Diesel Generator, tier 2, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 72 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 14.5 feet x 6.5 feet poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be a 1600 amp.

9. Brighton Water Treatment Plant, 21 White Oak Trail, Shannon, Georgia 30172,GPC34.3455,- 85.0883

Brighton Water Treatment Plant: 250 KW Diesel Generator, tier 3, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. This location will require a soil disturbance of approximately 6 inches in depth and an approximate 14.5 feet x 6.5 feet poured 3000 PSI concrete pad. The automatic transfer switch will be a 400 amp.

Notes:

A. Floyd County has fill sources stockpiled in the event additional fill and elevation changes are required.

B. Ground disturbance dimensions for trenches. 8 ft long, 8 inches wide and 24 inches deep.

C. All transfer switch locations: all transfer switches will be mounted on the outside of the building in a waterproof enclosure.

Portable Generator Units to be provided

Bells Ferry Road and Midway- Portable:

200 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. The generator must have multi-selectable voltages and must be (1) single and (3) three phase capable. A heavy-duty trailer with brakes and lights capabilities, cam lock cables installed. Two 200-amp automatic transfer switches must be provided with this unit.

Kingston Well, Highway 53 and Burnett Ferry Booster Station- Portable:

50 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. The generator must have multi-selectable voltages and must be (1) single and (3) three phase capable. A heavy-duty trailer with brakes and lights capabilities, cam lock cables installed. Three automatic transfer switches must be provided with this unit.

1. Kingston Well, 150 amp, Nema 3R, service entrance rated at 277/480 with cam lock installed.

2. Highway 53, 225amp, Nema 3R, service entrance rated 277/480 with cam lock installed.

3. Burnett Ferry Booster, 225amp, Nema 3R, service entrance rated 277/480 with cam lock installed.

Texas Valley and Highway 156 Portable:

50 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. The generator must have multi-selectable voltages and must be (1) single and (3) three phase capable. A heavy-duty trailer with brakes and lights capabilities, cam lock cables installed. Three automatic transfer switches must be provided with this unit.

1. Texas Valley, 225 amp, Nema 3R, service entrance rated at 277/480 with cam lock installed.

2. Highway 156, 225amp, Nema 3R, service entrance rated 277/480 with cam lock installed.

3. Burnett Ferry.225 Amp, Nema 3R, service entrance rated, 277/480 with cam lock installed

White Oak Booster Station and Highway 411 Portable:

50 KW Diesel Generator, tier 4, self-contained with a waterproof enclosure and fuel tank. The generator must have sound suppressing features that maintains 68 db or less. The generator must have multi-selectable voltages and must be (1) single and (3) three phase capable. A heavy-duty trailer with brakes and lights capabilities, cam lock cables installed. Two automatic transfer switches must be provided with this unit.

1. White Oak, 250 amp, Nema 3R, service entrance rated at 277/480 with cam lock installed.

2. Highway 411, 300 amp, Nema 3R, service entrance rated at 277/480 with cam lock installed.

All forms, certifications and compliance documents required by Floyd County must accompany each bid. Including, but not necessarily limited to, compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act OCGA 13-10-90 et. seq. Contractor must complete and submit with bid, the Contractor Affidavit under OCGA 13-10-91(b)(1) included with contract documents.

Additional Note:

The payment terms for Floyd County are Net 30. Please bid with that in mind. Floyd County is exempt from all local, state, and federal taxes, and prices stipulated by the bidder are considered maximum, and are not subject to any increase due to any taxes, shipping & handling charges, or any other cause or reason.

Please acknowledge that you understand the Scope of Work and acceptance of payment terms:

BIDDER:

Company Name: _________________________________________

Name Print: _________________________ Signature: _________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Email: ___________________________________

BIDDERS ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No. Date

Signed this _________day of _______________ 202___

Signature: ________________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________

Company: ________________________________________________

APPENDIX A - LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

Include names of all Subcontractors and portions of the Work each Subcontractor will perform.

The following is the list of Subcontractors referenced in the Bid Form submitted by:

Bidder ___________________________

Dated ____________ and which is an integral part of the Bid Form.

The following work will be performed (or provided) by Subcontractors and coordinated by us:

WORK SUBJECT NAME

SUBCONTRACTOR E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned subcontractor verifies its compliance with § O.C.G.A. 13- 10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a contract with __________________________________________ (name of Contractor) on behalf of Floyd County has registered with, is authorized to use and uses federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in § O.C.G.A. 13-10-91.

Furthermore, the undersigned subcontractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned subcontractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-subcontractors who present an affidavit to the sub-contractor with the information required by § O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b). Additionally, the undersigned subcontractor will forward notice of the receipt of an affidavit from a subcontractor to the contractor within five business days of receipt. If the undersigned subcontractor receives notice of receipt of an affidavit from any sub-subcontractor that has contracted with a sub-contractor to forward, within five business days of receipt, a copy of such notice to the contractor. Subcontractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number Date of Authorization Company Name / Subcontractor Name Name of Project

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

Executed on _______________ ___, 20____ in ________________________ _________ (City) (State) BY: Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE

______ DAY OF_____________________, 20____

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: _____________________

SAVE COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT

SUBCONTRACTORS

By executing this affidavit under oath, as an applicant for a (n) Contract or Services, as referenced O.C.G.A. C. § 50-36-1, from Floyd County, Georgia, the undersigned applicant verifies one of the following with respect to my application for a public benefit:

1. __________ I am a United State citizen.

2. __________ I am a legal permanent resident of the United States

3. __________ I am a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal

Immigration and Nationality Act with an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agencies.

My alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other Federal Immigration agency is: ____________________.

The undersigned applicant also hereby verifies that he or she is 18 years of age or older and has provided at least one secure and verifiable document, as required by O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1(e) (1), with this affidavit.

The secure and verifiable document provided with this affidavit can best be classified as:

In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20, and face criminal penalties as allowed by such criminal statute.

Executed in _______________ (city), _______________ (state).

Signature of Applicant

Printed Name of Applicant

Name of Company, Corporation, or LLC

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN

BEFORE ME ON THIS THE

_______DAY OF __________________, 202______

NOTARY PUBLIC

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

Certification For Contracts, Awards, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements

This certification is required by the regulations implementing the New Restrictions on Lobbying, 44 CFR Part 18. The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions.

3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents of all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Subrecipient’s Authorized Representative Date

Date: ___________

HMGP Progress Payment Request Instructions: All requests for progress payments must be supported by documentation supporting actual expenditures. Itemize each expenditure below to the fullest detail possible, including a reference to specific sites or elements of work. Attach documentation that supports this progress payment request, such as copies of bills of sale, invoices, receipts, and checks evidencing payment. Do not send originals.

Attach a continuation sheet, if necessary.

Agreement Number: HMGP-4400-0066 FEMA Project Number: HMGP-4400-0066

Subrecipient Name: Floyd County

Site Reference or Element of Work Approved Amount Previous

Payment Current Request

Description of Documentation Attached in Support of this Payment

Request

(from continuation sheet attached)

SUBTOTAL

TOTAL

Less Subrecipients Share (25%)

NET AMOUNT

REQUESTED

Under penalty of perjury, I certify that to the best of my knowledge the data above is correct and that all outlays were made in accordance with the award conditions, comply with procurement regulations contained within the 2 CFR, Part 200, and that payment is due and has not been previously requested. I am familiar with Section 317 of Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Signature of Subrecipient’s Authorized Representative (and printed name)

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