BID 24032 Firefighter Uniforms _ Related Acce.pdf

DATE: November 27, 2023

TO: UNIFORM VENDORS

SUBJECT: BID #24032 Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories

You are invited to submit a bid for 24032 Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories for Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

The project consists of the vendor to provide for our comprehensive list of uniform items.

The estimated range of this project is $65,000.

Inquiries regarding Bids should be made to Samantha Murray, Senior Buyer at (762) 400-6048 or e-mail Samantha.murray@accgov.com. Technical questions may be directed to Nate Moss, Interim Fire Chief/Director, 700 College Ave, Athens, Georgia 30601, (706) 613-3360, or email:

nate.moss@accgov.com.

Attached hereto are the bid form, bid specifications, and general instructions.

The written specifications contained in this bid shall not be changed or superseded except by written addendum from the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Purchasing Division of the Finance Department. Failure to comply with the written specifications for this bid may result in rejection of the bid by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

Bids are to be sealed, marked with the bidder's name and address and labeled: "24032 Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories" and delivered to:

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Finance Department, Purchasing Division 375 Satula Avenue Athens, GA. 30601

Not later than 3:00 P.M. ET, Thursday, December 28, 2023

A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is available upon request at least 10 (ten) days in advance of the bid opening date. Please call (706) 613-3088 for more information for the hearing impaired. This service is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any technicalities or irregularities and to award the bid based on the highest and best interest of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

Jessica Beri Purchasing Administrator mailto:Samantha.murray@accgov.com mailto:nate.moss@accgov.com

THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY

BID #24032

Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories

For Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW NO LATER THAN

3:00 P.M. ET, Thursday, December 21, 2023

FINANCE DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING DIVISION

375 SATULA AVENUE

ATHENS, GA. 30601

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS BID TO THE

PURCHASING DIVISION OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE

COUNTY ON OR BEFORE THE STATED DATE AND TIME WILL BE SOLELY AND

STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER.

ISSUE DATE: November 27, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I ............... BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION II ............. INVITATION FOR BID OVERVIEW AND PROCEDURES

SECTION III ............ INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS

SECTION IV ............ GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECTION V .............. SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION VI ............ BID FORMS

SECTION VII ........... BID SCHEDULE

SECTION I – BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

ALL BIDS RECEIVED WILL BECOME A PART OF THE OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILE AND MAY BE

SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE OPEN RECORDS ACT.

A complete signed BID must include the documents listed below:

BID FORMAT: Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, price schedule, and all instructions.

Failure to do so will be at the bidders’ risk. Each bidder shall furnish the information required by the solicitation. The BID SUBMITTAL must be signed by an officer of the company, who is legally authorized to enter into a contractual relationship in the name of the bidder.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST: Bidder must complete, execute and include with the bid the following Mandatory documents. BIDS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

MAY BE REJECTED:

Bid Form: Section VI-A

Acknowledgment of Addenda: Include the completed Acknowledgement of Addenda form, from Section VI-B of this BID

Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance (GSIC) Act Affidavit: Include a notarized copy of the GSIC Affidavit form for the contractor, from Section VI -C, of this BID.

Bid Schedule: Please include the completed Schedule from Section VII of this Bid.

BID SUBMISSION AND DELIVERY INSTRUCTION: ALL bid copies must be submitted in a sealed envelope or container with the OUTER MOST Container stating the address, telephone number, the BID number and title (BID #24032 Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories) Also please include your Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Vendor Number (ACCUG Vendor number), If you do not know your vendor number, please call 706-613-3088 or email: accpurchasing@athensclarkecounty.com. If you do not have a vendor number, please fill out a bid list application found at http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=256 so one may be issued to your company.

The ACCUG Vendor Number is not required to submit a Bid, but we encourage companies to apply.

One (1) marked original of the complete signed bid One (1) USB Flash drive with the complete signed bid

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED ON USB FLASH

DRIVE MUST BE IN A SINGLE PDF FILE

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INVITATION FOR BID #24032

FOR

Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories

SECTION II – INVITATION FOR BID OVERVIEW AND PROCEDURES

A. PURPOSE

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is soliciting Bids for 24032 Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories from responsible contractors.

B. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

1. BID TIMETABLE:

The anticipated schedule for the bid process is as follows:

Bid Documents Available………………………Tuesday, November 27, 2023 Deadline for submission of questions………….Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Bid Opening…………………………………....3:00 P.M. ET, Thursday, December 28, 2023 Bids Valid until ………………………………..March 1, 2024 are to be delivered to:

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Finance Department, Purchasing Division 375 Satula Avenue Athens, GA. 30601, Not later than 3:00 P.M. ET, Thursday, December 28, 2023

Hand delivered copies may be delivered to the above address only between the hours of 8:00 a.m.

and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Unified Athens- Clarke County.

Bidders are responsible for informing any commercial delivery service, if used, of all delivery requirements and for ensuring that the required address information appears on the outer wrapper or envelope used by such service.

2. CONTACT PERSON: The contact person for this BID is Samantha Murray, Senior Buyer at (762)

400-6048, fax (706) 613-1945 or Samantha.murray@accgov.com. Explanation(s) desired by bidder(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this BID must be requested from the contact person, in writing. Any inquiries regarding technical aspects of this RFPP may be directed to Nate Moss, Battalion Chief, 700 College Ave, Athens, Georgia 30601, (706) 613-3360, or email:

nate.moss@accgov.com.

3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ADDENDA: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County will issue responses to inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it deems necessary in written addenda issued prior to the bid opening date. Bidders should not rely on any representations, statements or explanations other than those made in this Invitation for Bid or in any addendum to mailto:Samantha.murray@accgov.com this Invitation for Bid. Where there appears to be a conflict between the Invitation for Bid and any addenda issued, the last addendum issued will prevail.

Bidders must acknowledge any issued addenda. Bids which fail to acknowledge the bidder’s receipt of any addendum will result in the rejection of the bid if the addendum contains information which substantively changes the Owner’s requirements

Bidders who obtain this BID document from Georgia Procurement Registry or Athens Clarke County.com or from any source other than the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Purchasing are advised to re-visit the above website to obtain any addenda which may be issued. The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County assumes no responsibility for Bidders’ failure to acknowledge any addenda issued.

4. LATE SUBMITTAL, LATE MODIFICATIONS AND LATE WITHDRAWALS

Bid submittals received after the bid opening date and time will not be considered. Modifications received after the bid opening date will not be considered. The Unified Government of Athens- Clarke County assumes no responsibility for the premature opening of a bid not properly addressed and identified, and/or delivered to the proper designation.

5. WITHDRAWAL OF BID: A bidder may withdraw his bid before the expiration of the time during which bids may be submitted without prejudice to the bidder, by submitting a written request of withdrawal to the Purchasing Administrator.

6. REJECTION OF BIDS: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County may reject any and all bids and reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bid submittal procedure.

Bid submittals received after said time or at any place other than the time and place as stated in the notice will not be considered.

7. UNBALANCED BIDS: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County may reject a bid as non-responsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or sub line items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Unified Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

8. DISCREPANCY IN UNIT PRICE: In case of discrepancy between a unit price and an extended price and total amount, the unit price will be presumed to be correct, subject, however, to correction to the same extent and in the same manner as any other mistake.

9. ACCEPTANCE OF BID (AWARD): It is the intent of the Owner to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder provided the bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the bidding documents and does not exceed the funds available. The Owner shall have the right to waive informalities and irregularities in a bid received and to accept the bid which, in the Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s own best interests.

The Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination, and to determine the low bidder on the basis of the sum of the base bid and Alternates accepted.

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10. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The bidder may be required, upon request, to prove to the satisfaction of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County that he/she has the skill and experience and the necessary facilities and ample financial resources to perform the contract(s) in a satisfactory manner and within the required time. If the available evidence of competency of any bidder is not satisfactory, the Bid of such bidder may be rejected.

11. MIMINUM BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Bids shall be valid and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days from the date specified for receipt of bids.

12. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

By submitting a bid, the bidder represents and warrants that such bid is genuine and not a sham or collusive or made in the interest or in behalf of any person not therein named and that the bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a sham bid, or any other person, firm or corporation to refrain from submitting and that the bidder has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure to that bidder any advantage over any other bidder.

By submitting a bid, the bidder represents and warrants that no official or employee of the Unified

Government of Athens-Clarke has, in any manner, an interest, directly or indirectly in the bid or in the contract which may be made under it, or in any expected profits to arise there from.

13. COST INCURRED BY BIDDERS

All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of the bid to the Unified Government of

Athens-Clarke County, or any work performed in connection therewith is the responsibility of the bidder(s).

14. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is available upon request at least 10 (ten) days in advance of the bid opening date. Please call (706) 613-88 for more information for the hearing impaired. This service is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

15. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of the Athens-

Clarke County government that no person or business shall be excluded from participation, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against in relation to the award and performance of any contract or subcontract on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, age, or sex.

16. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION

The Bidder agrees, insofar as it legally may, to indemnify and hold harmless the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, its officers, employees and agents from and against all loss, costs, expenses, including attorneys' fees, claims, suits and judgments, whatsoever in connection with injury to or death of any person or persons or loss of or damage to property resulting from any and all operations performed by Bidder, its officers, employees, and agents under any of the terms of this contract.

17. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened in public and read aloud at the time and place of the bid opening.

18. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The contractor shall not be an employee of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, but shall be an independent contractor. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as authority for the contractor to make commitments which shall bind the Unified Government or to otherwise act on behalf of the Unified Government, except as the Unified Government may expressly authorize in writing.

19. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT: Each bidder shall be prepared, if so requested by the Owner, to present evidence of his experience, qualifications, and financial ability to carry out the terms of the Contract. Notwithstanding any delay in the preparation and execution of the formal Contract Agreement, each bidder shall be prepared, upon written notice of bid acceptance, to commence work within 10 days following receipt of official written order of the Owner to proceed, or on date stipulated in such order.

The awarded bidder shall assist and cooperate with the Owner in preparing the formal Contract Agreement, and within 10 days following its presentation shall execute same and return it to the Owner.

20. BRAND NAMES: Unit price bids are requested on products that equal or exceed the quality and performance of the brands and model numbers listed. References to brand names, trade names, model numbers or other descriptions peculiar to specific brand products are made to establish a required level of quality and functional capabilities, and are not intended to exclude other products of that level. Comparable products of other manufacturers will be considered if proof of comparability is contained in the bid. It shall be the responsibility of the bidders, including bidders whose product is referenced; to furnish with the bid such specifications, catalog pages, brochures or other data as will provide an adequate basis for determining the quality and functional capabilities of the product offered. Failure to provide this data may be considered valid justification for rejection of a bid.

21. TAXES Contractor will be provided with the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County’s Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption number upon request.

22. DELIVERY: Prices proposed shall include delivery and shall be F.O.B. Athens, Georgia.

23. ALTERNATE BIDS

Alternate BIDs or BIDs that deviate substantively from the requirements of this solicitation will not be considered. Bidders shall not insert in their BID any written statement which will have the effect of making any material change or changes in the Technical Specifications or in any contract between the parties covering subject matter thereof.

24. CONTRACT RENEWAL TERMS: Beginning Feburary 1, 2024, the term of this contract shall be automatically extended for four (4) additional periods of one (1) year each (collectively “Renewal Term”) unless either party gives written notice of its intention not to renew, or the intention to modify, the agreement 90 days before expiration of the effective renewal term.

25. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without cause, in whole or in part, by providing a written notice to the other party at least ten (10) days before the effective date of termination. The other party will not be relieved of any outstanding responsibilities or unfinished obligations under this contract that were incurred prior to termination.

26. OPEN RECORDS

In accordance with OCGA Section 50-18-72(a)(34) Any trade secrets obtained from a person or business entity that are required by law, regulation, bid, or request for proposal to be submitted to an agency. An entity submitting records containing trade secrets that wishes to keep such records confidential under this paragraph shall submit and attach to the records an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records constitute trade secrets pursuant to Article 27 of Chapter 1 of Title 10. If such entity attaches such an affidavit, before producing such records in response to a request under this article, the agency shall notify the entity of its intention to produce such records as set forth in this paragraph. If the agency makes a determination that the specifically identified information does not in fact constitute a trade secret, it shall notify the entity submitting the affidavit of its intent to disclose the information within ten days unless prohibited from doing so by an appropriate court order. In the event the entity wishes to prevent disclosure of the requested records, the entity may file an action in superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are trade secrets exempt from disclosure. The entity filing such action shall serve the requestor with a copy of its court filing. If the agency makes a determination that the specifically identified information does constitute a trade secret, the agency shall withhold the records, and the requester may file an action in superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are not trade secrets and are subject to disclosure;

SECTION IV - GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish all service, personnel, material, tools and equipment as necessary for completion of

24032 Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories in accordance with specifications.

B. CONTRACTOR'S INVOICE:

a. The Contractor shall prepare and submit invoices to the Finance Office address specified on individual orders. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the Finance Office will return it with the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. A proper invoice must include the items listed below.

(i) Name and address of the Contractor.

(ii) Invoice date and invoice number. (The Contractor should date invoices as close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)

(iii) Purchase order number for supplies delivered or services performed.

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed.

(v) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, discount for prompt payment terms).

(vi) Name and address to which payment is to be sent.

(vii) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(viii) Any other information or documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of shipment).

C. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to terminate the resulting contract, in whole or in part, for failure to comply with any provisions of the contract as outlined by providing a written notice to the contractor at least ten (10) days before the effective date of termination. The contractor will not be relieved of any outstanding responsibilities or unfinished obligations under this contract. The contractor has the right to terminate this contract for cause by providing a written notice of intent to the Purchasing Administrator to terminate at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of the contract termination.

D. REPORTING DISPUTES: The contractor shall report any contract disputes and/or problems to the

Purchasing Administrator, both verbally and in writing, within 48 hours of their occurrence.

E. SAFETY: The contractor shall take every precaution at all times for the protection of persons and property, including the Unified Government's employees and property and its own. The contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work under this contract.

The contractor shall maintain an adequate safety program to insure the safety of contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and all other individuals working under this contract. In addition, the contractor must also provide the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County with a written safety program that he intends to follow in pursuing work under this contract. No work under this contract will be permitted until the Unified Government is assured that the contractor has an adequate safety program in effect.

F. SUBCONTRACTS: No portion of the work shall be subcontracted without prior written consent of the

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Purchasing Office. If a portion of the work is approved for subcontracting, the contractor shall remain fully liable and responsible for the work to be done by the subcontractor(s) and shall assure compliance with all requirements of this contract.

G. PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

SECTION V –SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary for police uniforms, accessories, and miscellaneous items as per the scope of services outlined below for the period February 1, 2024 or award date of document if later, through January 31, 2025 with the option to extend the contract for four successive one-year periods if agreed upon by all parties. The vendor must have a location within 25 miles of Athens Clarke County so employees can get assistance with sizing, questions, customizations, embroidery, order retrieval, special order requests, etc.

A. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCUG) is a unified city/county government located in the northeast section of the state of Georgia and is approximately sixty (60) miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County was formed in 1991 by a referendum which required the combining of The City of Athens and Clarke County.

ACCUG serves an area population of approximately 100,000 with annual growth projected at 1% per year. ACCUG provides a multitude of local and state-funded services, which includes, but is not limited to, Public Safety, Utility, Courts, Corrections, Tax and Fire Services.

The contractor shall provide uniforms, and miscellaneous items and accessories, as ordered, for approximately 160 employees (150 firefighters / 10 Administrative Staff) for the Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Services Department on an as needed basis.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Physical Security: The contractor shall safeguard all Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, vehicles, facilities, support equipment, and materials shall be secured.

2. Access Control: Department employees may pick up their own uniforms after showing proper

Athens Clarke County identification or uniforms shall be delivered to the designated address of the Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Service Department as designated on the purchase order.

3. Contract Performance Period: Contract performance period shall be from the date of award for twelve (12) months through January 31, 2025 unless terminated by either party giving to the other written notice of termination in writing thirty (30) days prior to the proposed date of termination. Termination by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County can be immediate upon contractor failure to comply with any of the terms.

4. Hours Of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for delivery or pickup during vendor’s normal operating hours.

5. Ordering and Payment: Performance will be ordered by issuance of a purchase order for the period of performance. Payment for work performed shall be paid monthly upon receiving invoicing with an attached copy of each certificate of receipt of service for that month signed by Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Services Department. The contractor shall ensure that all invoices clearly reflect the purchase order number. All original invoices must be mailed or hand-delivered to Athens-Clarke County Accounts Payable, P.O. Box 1748, Athens, GA 30603 or Athens-Clarke County Accounts Payable, 375 Satula Avenue, Room 175, Athens, GA 30601.

A duplicate invoice may be submitted to the department. Failure to comply with this provision may result in delayed payments for services rendered.

6. Contractor’s Invoice:

a. The Contractor shall prepare and submit invoices to the Finance Office address specified on individual orders. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the Finance Office will return it with the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. A proper invoice must include the items listed below.

(ix) Name and address of the Contractor.

(x) Invoice date and invoice number. (The Contractor should date invoices as close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)

(xi) Purchase order number for supplies delivered or services performed.

(xii) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed.

(xiii) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, discount for prompt payment terms).

(xiv) Name and address to whom payment is to be sent.

(xv) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of the person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(xvi) Any other information or documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of shipment).

b. In the event orders are made via monthly or period purchase orders, the contractor may provide a summary invoice for all deliveries made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value. A summary invoice shall be supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets. Delivery tickets or sales slips shall contain:

(i) Name of supplier

(ii) Purchase Order number

(iii) Ship to Department and Address

(iv) Description, Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item.

(v) Date of delivery or shipment.

(vi) Signature of person picking up uniforms

C. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to terminate the resulting contract, in whole or in part, for failure to comply with any provisions of the contract as outlined by providing a written notice to the successful vendor at least ten (10) days before the effective date of termination. The successful vendor will not be relieved of any outstanding responsibilities or unfinished obligations under this contract.

The successful vendor has the right to terminate this contract for cause by providing a written notice of intent to the Purchasing Administrator to terminate at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the contract termination.

2. CONTRACT RENEWAL TERMS

Beginning January 31, 2025, the term of this contract shall be automatically extended for four (4) additional periods of one (1) year each (collectively “Renewal Term”) unless either party gives written notice of its intention not to renew, or the intention to modify, the agreement 90 days before expiration of the effective renewal term.

3. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without cause, in whole or in part, by providing a written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of termination. The other party will not be relieved of any outstanding responsibilities or unfinished obligations under this contract that were incurred prior to termination.

4. REPORTING DISPUTES: The contractor shall report any contract disputes and/or problems to the Purchasing Administrator, both verbally and in writing, within 48 hours of their occurrence.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The contractor shall not be an employee of the Unified

Government of Athens-Clarke County, but shall be an independent contractor. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as authority for the contractor to make commitments which shall bind the Unified Government or to otherwise act on behalf of the Unified Government, except as the Unified Government may expressly authorize in writing.

6. SAFETY: The contractor shall take every precaution at all times for the protection of persons and property, including the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County's employees and property and its own. The contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work under this contract.

The contractor shall maintain an adequate safety program to ensure the safety of contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and all other individuals working under this contract. In addition, the contractor must also provide the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County with a written safety program that he intends to follow in pursuing work under this contract. No work under this contract will be permitted until the Unified Government is assured that the contractor has an adequate safety program in effect.

7. SUBCONTRACTS: No portion of the work shall be subcontracted without the prior written consent of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Purchasing Division. If a portion of the work is approved for subcontracting, the contractor shall remain fully liable and responsible for the work to be done by the subcontractor(s) and shall assure compliance with all requirements of this contract.

8. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES: The quantities of items specified in the Bid Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated", that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment. Delivery shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Unified Government all items specified in the Proposal Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause

9. CHANGES: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

10. INSURANCE.

a. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance specified below. The insurer shall be in good standing within the state of Georgia through the Insurance Commissioner’s Office and must be rated “A” or better, with AM Best Company.

b. Before commencing work under the contract, the Contractor shall provide to Athens Clarke

County, Attn: Purchasing Administrator, a Certificate of Insurance evidencing the required kinds and amounts of insurance. The minimum kinds and amounts of insurance shall be:

i. Workers’ Compensation – Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and Georgia State workers’ compensation statutes. Policies covering Workers’ Compensation liability shall provide coverage of statutory benefits and employers liability of at least $1,000,000 each accident; at least $1,000,000 each employee for disease and $1,000,000 policy limit for disease.

ii. General Liability - $2,000,000 aggregate; $1,000,000 per occurrence; 50,000 fire damage; 5,000 medical expenses; 1,000,000 products completed operations;

1,000,000 personal and advertising injury or greater. Coverage should be on a per occurrence basis.

iii. Automobile Liability – Automobile liability insurance shall be written on the comprehensive form of policy – Combined single limit of at least $1,000,000 to include Hired Autos and Non-owned Autos. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract.

iv. Excess Liability - $1,000,000 on a per occurrence basis

c. The Certificate of Insurance evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting The Unified Government of Athens Clarke County’s interest shall not be effective until 60 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Purchasing Administrator.

d. The Certificate of Insurance shall reference the proposal and project name as evidencing this requirement.

e. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this requirement, including this paragraph, in subcontracts under the contract that require work on The Unified Government of Athens- Clarke County property and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Purchasing Administrator upon request.”

f. The following persons or entities are to be listed on the Contractor’s general liability policy of insurance as additional insureds:

i. Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

g. Cyber Liability – If applicable to project and/or services, a minimum of $5,000,000 limit.

D. SPECIFIC TASKS:

Work shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. All uniform clothing items shall be custom fitted in Athens, Georgia, to include alterations of waist and inseam of pants, waist or length of skirts and tape of shirts if requested. Non-local vendors shall maintain a facility for custom fitting or alterations within Athens-Clarke County.

2. Shirts and jackets shall be delivered with shoulder patches, rank insignia, and/or embroidery sewn on as ordered. Prices shall be given for shirts or jackets without any patches, rank insignia, or any embroidery. Prices for pants shall include 1 st time alterations and hems if necessary.

3. The contractor shall stock sufficient emergency quantities of items shown on the price schedule to meet the requirements of the Fire and Emergency Services on an “as needed” basis within twenty-four (24) hours after being notified of such requirements by the Fire Department & Emergency Services. Quantities of items may also be purchased initially within one week of contract award. The contractor shall stock for pick up or deliver the initial quantities as ordered within one week after the purchase order is issued. Items may be picked up at the Contractor’s facility by the Department, during the normal operating hours of the vendor. Technical questions regarding deliveries may be directed to Nate Moss, 706-613-3360.

4. All prices shall include all freight, shipping or handling charges.

SECTION VI BID FORMS

SECTION VI-A: BID FORM AND STATEMENT OF BIDDERS QUALIFICATION

BID of___________________________________________________________

(Hereinafter called "Bidder"), organized and existing under the laws of the State of

__________________________, doing business as ________________________________*.

In compliance with your BID, the bidder hereby agrees to perform and furnish all work for the requirement known as BID #24032 Firefighter Uniforms and Related Accessories in strict accordance with the bid Documents, within the time set forth therein, and at the price bid.

By submission of this Bid, the bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization that:

1. The bidder has examined and carefully studied the bid Documents and the Addenda, receipt of all of which is hereby acknowledged in Section V-C.

2. The bidder agrees that this bid may not be revoked or withdrawn after the time set for the opening of bid but shall remain open for acceptance for a period of sixty (60) days following such time.

Company:

Contact:

Address:

Phone: Fax

Email:

Authorized Representative/Title (print or type)

Authorized Representative (Signature)

Date

COMPANY NAME: MANDATORY SUBMITTAL

SECTION VI – BID FORMS

B: ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The bidder has examined and carefully studied the Specifications and the following Addenda, Receipt of all of which is hereby acknowledged:

Addendum No.

dated

Acknowledgement

Initial

Bidders must acknowledge any issued addenda. Bids which fail to acknowledge the bidder’s receipt of any addendum will result in the rejection of the bid if the addendum contained information which substantively changes the Owner’s requirements.

Company Name (printed):

MANDATORY SUBMITTAL

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SECTION VI-C GEORGIA SECURITY & IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE (GSIC) AFFIDAVIT

FORM

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and Contractor agree that compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, and Rule 300-10-1-.02 of the Rules of the Georgia Department of Labor are conditions of this Agreement for the physical performance of services.

The Contractor further agrees that its compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, and DOL Rule 300-10-1-.02 is attested to on the executed Contractor Affidavit and Agreement attached hereto.

If employing or contracting with any subcontractor(s) in connection with this Agreement, Contractor further agrees:

(1) To secure from the subcontractor(s) an affidavit attesting to the subcontractor’s compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, and DOL Rule 300-10-1-.02; such affidavit being in the form attached hereto; and

The failure of Contractor to supply the affidavit of compliance at the time of execution of this Agreement and/or the failure of Contractor to continue to satisfy the obligations of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, and DOL Rule 300-10-1- .02 as set forth in this Agreement throughout the contract period shall constitute a material breach of the contract. Upon notice of such breach, Contractor shall be entitled to cure the breach within ten days, upon providing satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of this Agreement and State law. Should the breach not be cured, Athens-Clarke County shall be entitled to all available remedies, including termination of the contract and damages.

SEE AFFIDAVIT ON FOLLOWING PAGE

COMPANY NAME:

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CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT & AGREEMENT UNDER O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)

(effective July 1, 2013)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke 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 provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended.

Furthermore, the undersigned 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: _______________________________________________________________

Name of Project: _______________________________________________________________

Name of Public Employer: __________________________________________________________

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

Executed on ____, ___________, 202__ in _______________________, _____________________.

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:

SECTION V –SCOPE OF WORK