Bid 27-11-1620 Solid Waste Collection Services.pdf

Forsyth County Procurement Department 2435 Freedom Parkway, Suite 3100

Cumming, GA 30041 | Phone 770.888.8872

Invitation to Bid

Bid No: 27-11-1620

Solid Waste Collection Services

Forsyth County Cumming, Georgia

Closing Date and Time:

September 17, 2026, 2:00 pm

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INVITATION TO BID NO. 27-11-1620

Forsyth County, Georgia is soliciting competitive bids from qualified service providers for services generally described as:

Description: Solid Waste Collection Services for Various County Facilities.

Forsyth County uses a procurement portal powered by EUNA Procurement formerly Bonfire Interactive (“EUNA”) for digitally accepting and evaluating bids, statements of qualification, and proposals. Bids shall only be accepted online through EUNA.

Visit the Forsyth County Procurement Department Bid Portal Webpage for information. https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Procurement/Bids- Results Any proposal submitted in any other form (email, paper, fax, mail, etc.) will not be accepted for any reason.

Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. (EST) on September 17, 2026

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:30 P.M. (EST) on September 17 at Forsyth County Administration Building, Liberty Training Room, Suite 1010, 2435 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041 and via Microsoft Teams (visit the Forsyth County Procurement Department webpage for information). The bid award will be announced later, pending evaluations of all bids submitted.

All bids must remain valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days after the actual date of the opening.

Forsyth County reserves the right: to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, to make an award deemed in its best interest, and split the bid or awarded in its entirety.

Ryan Eckelberry

Procurement Agent II

To Web: August 17, 2026 https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Procurement/Bids-Results https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Procurement/Bids-Results

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INVITATION TO BID

***BID NO: 27-11-1620

Date Issued: August 17, 2026

Forsyth County, Georgia is seeking bids from qualified providers for services described as Solid Waste Collection Services calendar years 2027, 2028, and 2029 in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this Invitation to Bid (“ITB”).

Deadline for Receiving Bids: 2:00 p.m. (EST) Thursday, September 17

Bids will be opened at:

2:30 p.m. (EST) Thursday, September 17, 2026 Forsyth County Administration Building Liberty Training Room 2435 Freedom Parkway, Suite 1010 Cumming, GA 30041 And online via Microsoft Teams

Deadline for Questions:

No Questions will be accepted after:

3 PM (EST)

September 4, 2026 All questions must be asked through EUNA under Opportunity Q&A No questions accepted outside of EUNA

Bonds Bid Bond Will not be Required Performance & Payment Bonds Will Not be Required (if required due upon award)

Forsyth County uses a procurement portal powered by EUNA Procurement formerly Bonfire Interactive (“EUNA”)

Bids will be opened at the time, date, and place stated above; and online via Microsoft Teams (visit the Forsyth County Procurement Department webpage for information).

Bid award will be announced later, pending evaluations of all bids submitted. Interested parties may log in to EUNA to obtain the bid tabulation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INVITATION TO BID

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION AND INFORMATION

SECTION 2. SOLICITATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SECTION 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

BID SCHEDULE

REFERENCES

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

SOLICITATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION AND INFORMATION

1.1. Purpose

Forsyth County (“County”) is seeking bids from qualified, experienced, and licensed Bidders to provide goods and/or services described as Solid Waste Collection Services for calendar years 2027, 2028, and 2029., in accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, and scope of services contained in this ITB. For the purposes of this ITB the terms Bidder, Vendor, and Contractor are used interchangeably and shall have the same meaning.

1.2. Nondiscrimination

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives.

Forsyth County assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. Forsyth County further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities whether or not those programs and activities are federally funded. In addition, Forsyth County will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency. When Forsyth County enters into a contract with another entity utilizing federal aid funds, Forsyth County will include Title VI language in all written agreements and will monitor for compliance.

1.3. Bonds

Bonds are required for construction (public works) contracts valued at $100,000.00 or more. They are required only occasionally for non-construction contracts. The requirement will be stated clearly in the solicitation document. In all cases where Performance and Payment Bonds are required a Bid Bond must accompany the bid/proposal. Any bid or proposal submitted without the required Bid Bond will not be considered for award.

BONDS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.

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1.4. EUNA

Forsyth County uses EUNA Procurement formerly Bonfire Interactive https://forsythco.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities to administer the competitive solicitation process, including but not limited to soliciting bids, issuing addenda, posting results, and issuing notification of an intended decision. Bidders are strongly encouraged to read the various vendor Guides and Tutorials available in EUNA as well in advance of their intention of submitting a bid to ensure familiarity with the use of EUNA. The County shall not be responsible for a Bidder's inability to submit a bid by the end date and time for any reason, including issues arising from the use of EUNA. There is no charge to Bidders to register and participate in the solicitation process, nor will any fees be charged to the awarded Bidder.

1.5. Point of Contact

For information concerning procedures for responding to this solicitation, contact the Procurement Agent, Ryan Eckelberry, at (770) 888-8872 or email at raeckelberry@forsythco.com. This contact is for clarification purposes only.

For questions concerning scope of services, please utilize the question/answer feature provided by EUNA. Questions must be received prior to the cut-off date specified in the ITB schedule. Material changes, if any, to the scope of services or bidding procedures will only be transmitted by written addendum. (See addendum section of EUNA). Bidders, please note: No part of your bid can be submitted via fax. No variation in price or conditions shall be permitted based upon a claim of ignorance. Submission of a bid will be considered evidence that the Bidder has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the work, equipment, materials, and labor required. The entire bid response must be submitted in accordance with all specifications contained in this solicitation.

The questions and answers submitted in EUNA shall become part of any contract created from this ITB.

It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that its bid is submitted electronically through EUNA.

https://forsythco.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

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SECTION 2. SOLICITATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.1 Addenda, Changes, and Interpretations

All questions concerning the meaning or intent of this solicitation or any request for clarification of any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other error discovered in this solicitation shall be submitted to the County in writing via the question/answer feature provided by EUNA and must be received prior to the Deadline for Questions. Questions received after this deadline may not be addressed.

All questions and requests for information received through EUNA will be responded to by an official written addendum issued by the County, and uploaded to EUNA as an addendum to this ITB. Responses given by any County official, officer, staff, or agent will have no legal effect and shall not be binding upon the County. All addenda are a part of the solicitation documents, and each Bidder will be bound by such addenda.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of each Bidder to read, comprehend, and ensure receipt of all the addenda issued. In the absence of an addendum, all provisions shall be construed in favor of the County. The County may issue addenda to modify Bid documents as it deems necessary.

2.2 Changes and Alterations

Bidder may change or withdraw a bid at any time prior to bid submission deadline; however, no oral modifications will be allowed. Modifications shall not be allowed following the bid deadline.

2.3 Withdrawal of Bid

The Bidder shall give notice in writing of its claim to withdraw its bid, without penalty, due to an error within twenty-four hours (24) after the conclusion of the bid opening. Bids may be withdrawn from consideration if the price was substantially lower than the other bids due solely to a mistake therein, provided the bid was submitted in good faith, the mistake was a clerical mistake as opposed to a judgment mistake, and was due to an unintentional arithmetic error or an unintentional omission of a quantity of work, labor, or material made directly in the compilation of the bid, which unintentional arithmetic error or unintentional omission can be clearly shown by objective evidence drawn from inspection of original work papers, documents and material used in the preparation of the bid sought to be withdrawn. The Bidder’s original work papers shall be the sole acceptable evidence of error and mistake if Bidder elects to withdraw its bid.

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No Bidder who is permitted to withdraw a bid shall, for compensation, supply any material or labor or perform any subcontract or other work agreement for the contractor to whom the contract is awarded or otherwise benefit, directly or indirectly, from the performance of the services for which the withdrawn bid was submitted.

Bid withdrawal is not automatically granted and will be allowed solely at Forsyth County’s discretion.

2.4 Bidder’s Costs

The County shall not be liable for any costs incurred by Bidders in responding to this ITB.

2.5 Pricing

Bidder shall quote a firm, fixed price for all services contemplated in this ITB.

All pricing should be identified on the Bid Schedule form provided in this ITB.

No additional costs may be accepted other than the pricing and costs stated on the Bid Schedule. Failure to use the County’s Bid Schedule form and provide pricing as requested in this ITB may cause a bid to be deemed non-responsive.

Pricing must include ALL COSTS, including delivery, unloading, inside delivery (if applicable), personnel travel, and any other cost associated with providing the services contemplated in this ITB. The County will not accept additional pricing or costs.

2.6 Price Validity

Prices provided in this ITB shall be valid for at least one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the ITB opening unless otherwise extended and agreed upon by the County and Bidder. The County shall award the contract within this time period or request from the recommended awarded contractor an extension to hold pricing until award.

2.7 Prices Quoted

Bidders should deduct trade discounts and quote firm net prices. Pricing quoted should include unit price, extended total, or as otherwise requested on the Bid Schedule. In the case of a discrepancy in computing the amount of the bid, the unit price quoted will govern.

Each item must be bid separately. Bidders shall not condition bids by linking any item in this ITB to other business with the County.

2.8 Taxes

Forsyth County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Georgia Sales and Use Tax for goods and services. A sales tax certificate of exemption will be provided upon request. This exemption applies only to Forsyth County. The Successful

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Bidder remains responsible for paying all applicable taxes, including sales, use, and other taxes required by law.

2.9 Payment Terms

Payment terms and provisions stated in this solicitation and any resulting contract shall govern and supersede any conflicting provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act (O.C.G.A. § 13-11-1, et seq.).

2.10 Discounts

Bidders may offer discounts for prompt payment, but such discounts will not be considered when determining the award. If a Bidder offers a discount, it is understood that the discount period will begin only after all of the following have occurred (1) satisfactory delivery of product/services at the designated location (2) formal acceptance, and (3) receipt of the correct invoice at the specified office. The discount time will be calculated starting from the latest of these events.

If Bidder offers a discount on the items listed in this ITB, the discount will be deducted from the total of the firm net unit prices submitted. The discounted total will be considered when tabulating bids and determining an award.

2.11 Submission and Receipt of Bids

To receive consideration, bids must be received prior to the bid opening date and time. Unless otherwise specified, Bidders shall use the solicitation forms provided by the County. These forms may be duplicated, but failure to use the County forms may cause the bid to be rejected. Forms submitted by the Bidder shall be printed or typewritten and signed (if applicable).

Bids must be signed. Any erasures or corrections on a bid submission must be initialed by Bidder. Separate bids must be submitted for each ITB issued by the County. Bids are only accepted through EUNA. Paper bids will not be accepted.

Bids will be publicly opened by the Procurement Department in the presence of Bidders, the public, and County staff. Bidders and the public are invited and encouraged to attend bid openings. Tabulated bids will be made available for review by Bidders and the public via EUNA under Public Files.

2.12 Mistakes

The Bidder shall carefully examine this ITB. Bidder’s submission of a bid shall serve as prima facie evidence that the Bidder has full and complete knowledge of the scope, nature, and quality of the work to be performed, the detailed requirements of the specifications and scope of services, and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Ignorance of the requirements will not relieve the Bidder from liability and obligations under the contract resulting from this ITB.

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Bidders are cautioned to examine all terms, conditions, specifications, drawings, exhibits, appendices, delivery instructions, and special conditions pertaining to this ITB.

2.13 Time of Performance and Right to Cancel

Time is of the essence for all orders resulting from this ITB. The County reserves the right to cancel any order, in whole or in part, without liability or obligation, if delivery or performance does not strictly comply with the schedule committed by the Bidder and accepted by the County. Failure to meet delivery deadlines shall constitute a material breach of contract, entitling the County to pursue all available remedies, including procurement from alternate sources at the Bidder’s expense.

2.14 Qualifications/Inspections

Bids will only be considered from Bidders normally engaged in providing the types of services specified herein. The County reserves the right to inspect the Bidder's facilities, equipment, personnel, and organization at any time, or to take any other action necessary to determine the Bidder's ability to perform.

The Procurement Director reserves the right to reject bids where evidence or evaluation is determined to indicate an inability to perform

2.15 Responsive/Responsible

2.15.1 In order to be considered responsive to the solicitation, the bid shall fully conform in all material respects to the solicitation and all of its requirements, including all form and substance.

2.15.2 In order to be considered as a responsible, bidder shall be fully capable to meet all of the requirements of the solicitation and subsequent contract, must possess the full capability, including financial and technical, to perform as contractually required, and must be able to fully document the ability to provide good faith performance.

2.16 Specification Compliance/Late Deliveries/Penalties

Items offered may be tested for compliance with bid specifications. Items delivered which do not conform to bid specifications may be rejected and returned at Bidder’s expense. Any violation resulting in contract termination for cause or delivery of items not conforming to specifications, or late delivery may also result in:

• Bidder’s name being removed from the County’s bidder mailing list for a specified period and Bidder will not be recommended for any award during that period.

• All County departments being advised to refrain from doing business with the Bidder.

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2.17 Use of Governmental Contracts and Cooperatives

County reserves the right to reject any part or all of any bids received and utilize other available governmental or cooperative contracts, if such action is in its best interest.

2.18 Acceptance of Bids/Minor Irregularities

2.18.1 The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof, and to waive minor irregularities or variances to specifications contained in bids or in the solicitation process which do not make the bid conditional in nature. A minor irregularity is defined as a variation that:

Does not affect the price of the bid or contract;

Does not provide a bidder an advantage or benefit not available to other bidders;

Does not adversely impact the interests of other bidders; and Does not compromise the fundamental fairness of the solicitation process.

The County also reserves the right to reissue an ITB.

2.18.2 The County reserves the right to disqualify a Bidder at any stage of the solicitation process and terminate for cause any resulting contract upon evidence of collusion with intent to defraud or other illegal practices on the part of the Bidder. The Bidder will be required to execute a Non-Collusion Affidavit and submit this form with the bid documents.

2.19 Rules and Submittals of Bids

The signer of the bid must declare that the only person(s), company, or parties interested in the bid as principals are named therein; that the bid is made without collusion with any other person(s), company, or parties submitting a bid; that it is in all respects fair and in good faith, without collusion or fraud;

and that the signer of the bid has full authority to bind the Bidder.

2.20 Verbal Instructions Procedure

No negotiations, decisions, or actions shall be initiated or executed by the Bidder as a result of any discussions with any County employee. Only those communications in writing from an authorized County representative may be considered. Only written communications from Bidders by a person designated as authorized to bind the Bidder will be recognized by the County as duly authorized expressions on behalf of Bidders.

2.21 No Exclusive Contract

Bidder agrees and understands that the contract awarded from this ITB shall not be construed as an exclusive arrangement and further agrees that the

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County may, at any time and in its sole discretion, secure similar or identical services from another contractor.

2.22 Form of Agreement

Attached to this ITB is a draft form of services agreement which contains terms and conditions of the contractual arrangement for the services. Such form of agreement will be modified as appropriate, in the County’s discretion, to include any additional specific terms related to the services being provided.

Any questions regarding the form of services agreement must be submitted in writing by the deadline for questions specified in this ITB.

2.22.1 The County’s minimum insurance requirements are outlined in the draft form of agreement included in this solicitation. Bidders are responsible for reviewing the draft form of agreement for the complete insurance requirements. Questions regarding the insurance must be submitted in writing by the deadline for questions specified in this ITB.

The County may, at any time before the award and based on the nature of the services, require additional coverages or higher limits. Any changes made prior to the bid closing will be communicated through an addendum.

2.22.2 Prior to the notice of intent to award, the Bidder must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and any required endorsements evidencing compliance with the specified coverages and limits.

Contract award is conditional upon receipt and approval of a compliant COI and required endorsements.

2.23 Background Checks

Forsyth County reserves the right to have any potential contractor undergo a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office criminal history background check for any project at any time. Background checks will be required when working in any County-operated facility. Contractor will be responsible for all fees associated with such background check.

2.24 Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for the award of a contract in response to this ITB, the Bidder must demonstrate that it has completed services, as specified in the scope of services section of this ITB, is normally and routinely engaged in performing such services, and is properly and legally licensed to perform such work. In addition, the Bidder must have no conflict of interest with respect to the County.

2.24.1 Bidders and principals shall have no record of judgments, pending lawsuits against the County, or criminal activities involving moral

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2.24.2 Neither Bidder nor any principal, officer, or stockholder shall be in arrears or default of any debt or contract involving the County (as a party to a contract or otherwise), nor have failed to faithfully perform on any previous contract with the County.

2.25 Public Records/Trade Secrets

Careful consideration should be given before submitting confidential information to the County. County’s disclosure of records and documentation is governed by the Georgia’s Open Records Act, which permits public scrutiny of most materials collected as part of this process. If Bidder submits information that contains trade secret information and if Bidder wishes to keep such information confidential, Bidder must submit and attach to such information an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information constitutes trade secrets pursuant to the Georgia Trade Secrets Act of 1990, O.C.G.A. §10-1-760 et seq., and the Bidder and County will follow the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a)(34) related thereto.

2.26 Reservations for Award and Rejection of Bids

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, parts of bids, and to waive minor irregularities or variations to specifications contained in bids, and minor irregularities in the bidding process. The County also reserves the right to award the contract on a split order basis, lump sum basis, individual item basis, or such combination as shall best serve the interest of the County. The County reserves the right to award the responsive and responsible bidder whose service meets the terms, conditions, and specifications of this ITB and whose bid is considered to best serve the County’s interest. In determining the responsiveness of the offer and the responsibility of the Bidder, the following shall, at minimum, be considered when applicable:

the ability, capacity, and skill of the Bidder to perform as required; whether the Bidder can perform promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference; the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the Bidder; the quality of past performance by the Bidder; the previous and existing compliance by the Bidder with related laws and ordinances; the sufficiency of the Bidder’s financial resources; the availability, quality and adaptability of the Bidder’s supplies or services to the required use;

the ability of the Bidder to provide future maintenance, service or parts; and the number and scope of conditions attached to the bid.

If the ITB provides for a contract trial period, the County reserves the right, in the event the selected Bidder does not perform satisfactorily, to award a trial period to the next ranked Bidder or to award a contract to the next ranked Bidder if that Bidder has successfully provided services to the County in the

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2.27 E-Verify Contractor Affidavit and Agreement

Under state law, the County shall not enter into a contract for the physical performance of services unless the potential contractor provides an affidavit, in the form attached to this ITB, regarding contractor’s compliance with the with the E-Verify program. When applicable, the Contractor Affidavit and Agreement form shall be completed and submitted with the Bidder’s response to this ITB. (O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91).

2.28 Contractor/Suppler Solicitation Information

The County maintains automated contractor and supplier email address lists generated for each commodity class item through our solicitation issuing service, EUNA. Notices of open solicitations are sent by email notification to the contractors and suppliers who have fully registered with EUNA.

Contractors and suppliers who have been informed of a solicitation’s availability in any other manner are responsible for registering with EUNA to view the solicitation documents. There is no fee to register. Contractors and suppliers are responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date email address(es) through EUNA directly.

2.29 Intent to Award

Bid tabulations of responding bidders, any notice of award of a contract resulting from this ITB, and the County’s formal solicitation process may be found on EUNA.

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SECTION 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

3.1. General Information

Forsyth County is seeking a vendor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials for Solid Waste Collection Services for various County facilities calendar years 2027, 2028, and 2029.. Forsyth County reserves the right to add or delete locations at any time without penalty or additional fees.

3.2. Special Conditions

1) This ITB includes Temporary Roll Off Construction Dumpsters as part of the required services. Bidders shall provide pricing for all dumpster sizes and related services they are capable of providing. The Contractor providing Temporary Roll Off Construction Dumpsters shall comply with all County requirements applicable to roll‑off dumpster service, including placement, access, safety, or site protection standards issued by the County.

2) Prior to beginning any services, the Contractor shall provide a replacement of the compactor at the County jail. Replacement compactor must be the same or equivalent to the current compactor “Marathon Ramjet Model RJ- 250 34 yard self-contained” compactor.

3.3. Scope of Work

1) The Contractor will provide Solid Waste Collection Services per the established schedule, including recurring and as‑needed service requirements.

2) The quantities provided are estimates for bidding purposes only.

Forsyth County does not guarantee the purchase of any minimum quantity of services during the contract term. Actual quantities ordered will depend on the County’s operational needs at the time of service. All services performed will be invoiced and paid at the unit price established in the contract based on the actual quantities.

3) Service will include providing solid waste containers & collection services. Service will be performed in a variety of governmental facilities including courthouses, fire departments, jails, and administration buildings.

4) Contractor shall comply with and perform all services in accordance with state, county, and city laws, codes, and ordinances including but not limited to solid waste, noise, and nuisance.

5) Contractor must be licensed by the State of Georgia to perform solid waste collection service.

6) The Contractor shall provide the services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays for the entire contract term.

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7) The Contractor must provide Forsyth County “priority status” on all County calls for service. As-needed requests must be completed within 48 hours of County’s request for service.

8) During the winter months, the campground locations generate considerably less waste; therefore, the county may adjust frequencies of trash pick-ups. The County reserves the right to adjust campground and other facility schedule by providing Contractor written notice of the adjusted schedule.

9) The Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with the established schedule. In instances where the schedule cannot be met; If the Contractor is unable to meet any scheduled service, the Contractor must notify the County Public Facilities Department immediately. Notification of delay does not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to complete missed service.

The Contractor shall promptly remove all accumulated trash and refuse caused by its failure to meet the schedule, at no additional cost to the County.

10) The Contractor is responsible for the proper care, upkeep, and maintenance of all containers provided as a part of this service. Any container that becomes damaged, unusable, or no longer capable of preventing access by vermin shall be replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the County. Upon notification from the County that a container is unsatisfactory, the Contractor shall replace the container promptly and ensure service is not interrupted.

11) It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to pay all costs incurred from a cleanup associated with an environmental hazard created by way of release, spill, leak, or other means of contamination caused by accident or negligence on the part of the Contractor.

3.4. Facility Locations Covered under this Agreement:

Facility: Facility Address: Qty. Container Size: Frequency:

Preferred Pickup

Schedule:

Accountability Court

425 Tribble Road, Cumming, GA

30040 1 4 yd 1 x week Th.

Admin.

Building

110 E. Main Street, Cumming, GA

30040 1 8 yd 3 x week M, W, F

Animal Shelter 4065 County

Way, Cumming, GA 30028

1 8 yd 2 x week T, F

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Bennett Park 5930 Burrus Mill Road, Cumming, GA 30041

1 6 yd 2 x week T, F

Bethelview Trail Head

5120 Bethelview Road, Cumming, GA 30040

1 8 yd 1 x week W

Bethelview Trail Head

5120 Bethelview Road, Cumming, GA 30040

1 30 yd As Needed As

Needed

Caney Creek Preserve

2755 Caney Road, Cumming, GA

30040 1 4 yd 1 x week W

Central Park 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30040

2 8 yd 2 x week M, F

Central Park Rec Center

2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA

1 8 yd 2 x week M, F

Charleston Park

5850 Charleston Park Road, Cumming, GA 30041

1 8 yd 1 x week Th

Coal Mountain Park

Settingdown

Road, Cumming, GA 30028

1 8 yd 2 x week M, F

Coal Mountain Rec Center

Settingdown

Road, Cumming, GA 30028

1 8 yd 2 x week T, F

Code Compliance

Animal Shelter

4057 County Way, Cumming, GA

30028 1 8 yd 2 x week T, F

Courthouse

101 E. Courthouse Square, Cumming, GA 30040

1 8 yd 3 x week M, W, F

Courthouse Annex

100 West Courthouse

Square, Cumming, GA

30040

1 6 yd 1 x week M

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Division of Family and

Children Services

(DFACS)

425 Canton Highway, Cumming, GA 30040

1 6 yd 1 x week T

Eagles Beak Park

8420 Old Federal Road, Cumming, GA 30040

1 6 yd 1 x week T

Fire Station #1

234 Castleberry Industrial Drive, Cumming, GA 30040

1 8 yd 2 x week T, Th

Fire Station #2 4055 Carolene

Way, Cumming, GA 30040

1 6 yd 1 x week M

Fire Station #3

6495 Wallace Tatum Road, Cumming, GA 30028

1 2 yd 1 x week M

Fire Station #4 3910 Evans Road, Cumming, GA 30040

1 4 yd 1 x week W

Fire Station #5 2720 Holtzclaw

Road, Cumming, GA 30041

1 4 yd 1 x week W

Fire Station #6 3290 Caney Road, Cumming, GA 30041

1 8 yd 1 x week Th

Fire Station #7 6320 Dahlonega Hwy. Cumming, GA 30028

1 6 yd 1 x week Th

Fire Station #8 6015 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30041

1 4 yd 1 x week Th

Fire Station #9 8420 McBride

Lane, Gainesville, GA 30506

1 4 yd 1 x week W

Fire Station #10

2323 Sharon Road, Suwanee, GA 30024

1 6 yd 1 x week T

Fire Station #11 4655 Pittman

Road, Cumming, GA 30040

1 4 yd 1 x week W

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Fire Station #13

1545 Dr.

Bramblett Road, Cumming, GA 30028

1 4 yd 1 x week Th

Fire Station #14

800 McFarland Parkway, Cumming, GA 30004

1 8 yd 1 x week Th

Fleet Lube 1525 Buford Hwy.

Cumming, GA 30041

1 6 yd 1 x week M

Fleet Maintenance

4140 County Way, Cumming, GA

30028 1 8 yd 2 x week T, F

Fleet Maintenance

4140 County Way, Cumming, GA

30028 1 6 yd 2 x week T, F

Fowler Park 4110 Carolene

Way, Cumming, GA 30040

3 8 yd 2 x week M, F

Fowler Park 4110 Carolene

Way, Cumming, GA 30040

1 6 yd 2 x week M, F

Fowler Park Maintenance

Shop

4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, GA

1 30 yd As Needed As

Needed

Gateway LARC 5110 Piney Grove Road, Cumming, GA 30040

1 6 yd 1 x week F

Health Department

425 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA

30040 1 6 yd 1 x week T

Juvenile Complex

875 Lanier 400 Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30040

1 8 yd 2 x week M, Th

Lanierland Park

6115 Jot-Em- Down Road, Cumming, GA 2 8 yd 2 x week T, F

Magistrate/Tax Commissioner

1090 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040

1 8 yd 1 x week W

Mary Alice Park

1820 Mary Alice Park Road, Cummin, GA 3 8 yd 2 x week M, F

Matt Community

Park

6555 Wallace Tatum Road, Cumming, GA 30028

1 8 yd 2 x week M, F

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Midway Park 5100 Post Road, Cumming, GA

30040 1 8 yd 2 x week M, F

Midway Park 5100 Post Road, Cumming, GA 1 6 yd 2 x week M, F

Midway SO Training

4805 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004

1 8 yd 1 x week ?

Natural Resource

Management Div.

7305 Lanier Drive, Cumming, GA

30040 1 6 yd 1 x week F

Natural Resource

Management Div.

7305 Lanier Drive, Cumming, GA

30040 1 20 yd As Needed As

Needed

Jail

212 Veteran’s Memorial, Cumming, GA 30040

1 Compactor 1 x week Th

Jail

212 Veteran’s Memorial, Cumming, GA 30040

1 Compactor Rental Fee Rental Fee

North Precinct 2310 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30028

1 8 yd 1 x week T

North Precinct

– Aux Building

2314 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30028

1 4 yd 1 x week T

Old Atlanta Rec Center

810 Nicholas Road, Suwanee, GA 30024

1 8 yd 1 x week Th

Polo Fields 6050 Majors

Road, Cumming, GA 30041

3 2 yd 1 x week M

Poole’s Mill

7725 Poole’s Mill Road, Ball

Ground, GA 30107

1 8 yd 1 x week F

Public Facilities

351 Tolbert Street, Cumming, GA

30040 1 8 yd 1 x week M

Public Facilities

351 Tolbert Street, Cumming, GA

30040 1 30 yd On Call As

Needed

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Public Safety Complex

Settingdown

Road, Cumming, GA 30028

1 30 yd As Needed As Needed

Public Safety Complex

Settingdown

Road, Cumming, GA 30028

2 8 yd 1 x week T

Sawnee Mountain Park

3995 Watson Road, Cumming, GA 30028

2 6 yd 2 x week M, F

Sexton Hall 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming, GA 30041

1 8 yd 1 x week T

Shady Grove Campground

7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way, Cumming, GA

30041

1 8 yd 3 x week M, W, F

Shady Grove Campground

7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way, Cumming, GA

30041

1 6 yd 3 x week M, W, F

Shady Grove Campground

7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way, Cumming, GA

30041

2 8 yd 3 x week M, W, F

Shady Grove Campground

7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way, Cumming, GA

30041

1 8 yd 3 x week M, W, F

South Forsyth Soccer

Complex

800 Kemp Road, Suwanee, GA

30024 1 6 yd 2 x week T, Th

South Precinct

2985 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cumming, GA 30041

1 4 yd 1 x week T

Union Hill Trailhead

5259 Union Hill Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004

1 8 yd 1 x week M

Visitors’ Center

(Sawnee Mountain Preserve)

4075 Spot Road, Cumming, GA

30040 1 8 yd 1 x week M

Voter Registration

1201 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040

1 4 yd 1 x week T

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Water & Sewer 4050 County

Way, Cumming, GA 30028

1 8 yd 1 x week T

Water & Sewer 4050 County

Way, Cumming, GA 30028

1 8 yd As Needed As Needed

Windermere Park

Windermere

Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041

1 6 yd 2 x week T, F

Roads & Bridges

4140 County Way, Cumming, GA

30028 1 8 yd 2 x week T, Th

Freedom Pkwy Campus

2435 Freedom Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041

1 3 yd

Recycle 1 x week tbd

Freedom Pkwy Campus

2436 Freedom Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041

1 8 yd

Recycle 1 x week tbd

Freedom Pkwy Campus

2437 Freedom Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041

1 8 yd 3 x week M, W, F

Freedom Pkwy Admin

2438 Freedom Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041

1 6 yd 3 x week M, W, F

Central Park Senior Center

2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30040

1 6 yd 3 x week T, Th

Old Matt Schoolhouse

5710 Namon Wallace Road, Cumming, GA

30028

1 4 yd 1 x week Tbd

Two Mile Creek Park

9200 Bethel Rd, Gainesville, GA

30506 1 8 yd 2 x week T, F

Keith Bridge Park

9720 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

1 8 yd 2 x week T, F

Joint Venture Park

3660 Melody Mizer Lane, Cumming, GA 30041

1 8 yd 2 x week M, F

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BID SCHEDULE

BID NO:27-11-1620

Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for Solid Waste Collection Services.

The Bidder must examine bid documents and form of agreement before submitting a bid.

Pricing is requested for each of calendar years (CY) 2027, 2028, and 2029.

Bid Item No.

Item Description Size

Estimated # of Pick

Up’s/Week Bid Price Per Pick

Up

CY 2027

Bid Price Per Pick

Up

CY 2028

Bid Price Per Pick

Up

CY 2029

1 Container 2 yd 4 $ $ $ 2 Container 4 yd 12 $ $ $ 3 Container 6 yd 35 $ $ $ 4 Container 8 yd 85 $ $ $ 5 Container 20 yd As Needed $ $ $ 6 Container 30 yd As Needed $ $ $ 7 Container – Recycle 3 yd 1 $ $ $ 8 Container – Recycle 8 yd 1 $ $ $ 9 Compactor 34 yd As Needed $ $ $

10 Compactor Rental each $ $ $

Bid Item No. Item Description Size Bid Price

CY 2027

Bid Price

CY 2028

Bid Price

CY 2029

11 Temporary Roll Off Construction Dumpster 15 yd $ $ $

12 Temporary Roll Off Construction Dumpster 20 yd $ $ $

13 Temporary Roll Off Construction Dumpster 30 yd $ $ $

Bidder accepts the terms and conditions contained in the ITB document package, including, without limitation, those dealing with the County’s time for accepting the bid.

Bidder has examined the site and locality where the services are to be performed, legal requirements (federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations), and conditions affecting cost, difficulty, progress, or performance and has made independent investigations as Bidder deems necessary.

Bidder has given County written notice concerning conflicts, errors, or discrepancies discovered in the ITB document package, and the written resolution by the County is acceptable to Bidder. All services are to be completed as specified in the ITB specifications and scope of services.

Authorized Signature:

Company Name:

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Printed Name and Title:

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REFERENCES

Please list at least three (3) references below where a Bidder has provided similar services in similar size and scope. Please do not include Forsyth County as a reference.

1) Business Name Contact Name

Address

Phone Email

Contract Value Year

Description

2)

3)

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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

BID DATE:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Solid Waste Collection Services

STATE OF _______________}

COUNTY OF _____________}

__________________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that (s)he is ___________________________________ (the sole owner, a partner, the president, secretary, etc.) of ____________________________________________________ the party making the foregoing proposal or bid (“Bidder”); that such bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham;

that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any Bidder or person, to put in a sham bid, or that such other person refrain from bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the bid price of the affiant or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said bid price, or that of any other Bidder, or to secure any advantage against Forsyth County, or any person interested in the proposed contract; and that all statements in said proposal or bid are true; and further, that such Bidder has not, directly or indirectly submitted this bid, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any association or to any member or agent thereof.

Affiant: Date:

Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on ___________________, 20____ by (print name(s) of individual(s) making statement) who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.

Personally Known

OR

Produced Identification (ID)

ID Type:

ID # (last 4 digits only):

ID Expiration Date:

Notary Public My Commission Expires:

(NOTARY SEAL)

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CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A.

§ 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of Forsyth 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 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 agrees that the employee-number category designated below is applicable to the Contractor:

□ 500 or more employees □ 100 or more employees □ Fewer than 100 employees

Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

E-Verify Company ID Number

Date of Enrollment

Name of Contractor

Solid Waste Collection Services Name of Project

Forsyth County, Georgia Name of Public Employer

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

Executed on ___________________, 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]

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SOLICITATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BID NO: 27-11-1620

The undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following:

Acceptance Period: If this bid is accepted within 120 calendar days from the date of Bid Opening the awarded Bidder will furnish all equipment, materials, or services in strict accordance with the specifications or other provisions set forth in the solicitation at the prices submitted in the bid.

Taxes: Forsyth County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Georgia Sales and Use Tax.

Bidder shall be solely responsible for payment of all taxes arising out of or related to the Work as required by law. Bid pricing must not reference, list, or label any taxes for which Forsyth County is exempt.

Business License: An awarded Bidder providing services to Forsyth County must hold a valid Forsyth County business license; and must also hold a valid business license in the jurisdiction of the awarded Bidder’s business location if required by such jurisdiction.

Registration: An awarded Bidder must be duly registered with the Georgia Secretary of State.

The Company’s full legal name must match the business name as registered with the Georgia Secretary of State.

Insurance: The Bidder has provided a Certificate of Insurance evidencing ability to comply with the coverages and limits specified in the solicitation.

Company Full Legal Name:

__________________________________ Person Authorized to Submit this Bid:

Company Tax ID No.

Signature

Printed Name

Title

Street Address: Mailing Address:

Contact person for this bid:

Name

Telephone

Email

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ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

BID NO: 27-11-1620

The undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt and review of all addenda issued for this solicitation and confirms that all addenda have been reviewed and incorporated into the bid.

The undersigned further acknowledges that failure to confirm the receipt of addenda is cause for rejection of Bids.

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure receipt of all addenda issued.

Addendum No. Date Issued

If no addenda were issued, mark “N/A” above.

By signing below, the Bidder affirms that its Bid is submitted without exceptions, qualifications, or deviations from the requirements of this Invitation to Bid and associated Contract Documents.

Authorized Signature:

Print Name: Date: