BID 27010 TECH SPECS FINAL.pdf

MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF

Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission

Line – Section 2

Bid Number: 27010

Volume 1 of 1

Bidding Requirements, and Specifications, and

Drawings

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY

ACCGov.com

GEORGIA

ISSUED FOR BID

September 14, 2026

Project No. 175578822

ISSUED FOR BID

MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF

Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission

Line – Section 2

Bid Number: 27010

Volume 1 of 1

Bidding Requirements, and Specifications, and

Drawings

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY

ACCGov.com

GEORGIA

Athena Industrial Park Recycled Water Transmission Line – Section 2 Technical Specifications Table of Contents – Issued for Bid

Contents

Division 0 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements RFPQ #26033 Request for Pre-Qualification – ACC Issued 00001 Notice of Invitation to Bid 00012 Index to the Drawings 00100 Instructions to Bidders 00300 Bid Form 00410 Bid Bond 00417 Corporate Certificate 00418 Partnership Certificate 00419 Subcontractor Listing 00420 Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications 00425 Utility Contractor’s License Certification 00427 Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavits 00480 Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder 00481 Non-Collusion Affidavit of Subcontractor 00500 Agreement 00550 Pre-Award Oath 00610 Performance Bond 00620 Payment Bond 00700 General Conditions 00828 Insurance 00850 Special Conditions

Division 1 – General Requirements 01010 Summary of Work 01011 Unique Requirements 01016 Occupancy 01025 Measurement and Payment 01055 Construction Staking 01056 GPS Data Collection 01060 Regulatory Requirements 01091 Codes and Standards 01200 Project Meetings 01310 Construction Schedules 01320 Construction Photographs and Videos 01340 Submittals, Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 01410 Testing Laboratory Services 01510 Temporary Facilities 01540 Job Site Security 01562 Dust Control 01580 Project Identification and Signs 01610 Transportation and Handling

01611 Storage and Protection 01630 Substitution and Options 01710 Cleaning 01720 Record Documents 01740 Supplement 1 Certification of Warranty Commencement 01740 Warranties and Bonds 01780 Contract Closeout

Division 2 – Existing Conditions 02110 Clearing and Grubbing 02125 Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control 02225 Trench Excavation and Backfill 02229 Jack and Bore Crossings for water 02575 Removing and Replacing Pavement 02665 Recycled Water Mains and Accessories 02688 Recycle Water Service and Connections

Appendices A Approved Manufacturer’s List for Recycle Water Main Construction B Approved Contractors List for Video Inspection C Policy And/or Procedure Statement D Geotechnical Boring Log P-8 (June 20, 2025)

ACC-PUD NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 1

NOTICE OF

INVITATION TO BID

#27010

FOR

Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission Line – Section 2

THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA

Sealed bids will be accepted by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, until 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026 for BID #27010, Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission Line

– Section 2, according to plans and specifications. All bids will be opened in public and read aloud immediately following the specified closing time.

The Project consists of approximately 2,400 LF of 16” PVC pipe recycled water main; erosion and sedimentation control; and appurtenances.

A Non-Mandatory pre-bid conference to respond to any questions related to the details of this project will be held at 10:00 AM ET, September 28, 2026, at Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Building, 124 E. Hancock Avenue, Training Center Room, Athens, GA 30601.

Potential bidders are invited to attend.

Inquiries regarding this Invitation to Bid should be made to Edward Tulenko, Senior Buyer,

(762) 400-6070 or email ACCBids@accgov.com. Technical questions may be directed to Project Technical Lead David Bible (423) 847-5716 or email david.bible@stantec.com.

The advertisement, bid documents, and addenda are available at https://www.accgov.com/bids.

The estimated range of this project is between $980,000 and $1,130,000.00.

BONDING REQUIREMENTS: An original Bid Bond for 5 percent of the total bid must be submitted with the bid. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price will be required if contract is awarded.

The Bidder shall affix, to the outside of its bid envelope, its Georgia General Contractor or

Utility Contractor License Number.

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

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.

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to reject any or 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.

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The Owner will in no way be liable for any costs incurred by any bidder or potential bidder in the preparation of its bid in response to this Invitation to Bid.

Jessica Beri Purchasing Administrator September 16, 2026

ACC-PUD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1. The Contract Documents include the Contract Agreement, Invitation to Bid, Contractor's Bid (including all documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-Bid documentation required by the Owner prior to the Notice of Award), Bonds, Specifications, Drawings, and Addendums, together with the Notice to Proceed, Work

Change Directives, Change Orders, and the Engineer's written interpretations and clarifications issued in accordance with the General Conditions on or after the date of the

Contract Agreement.

1.2. Shop Drawing submittals reviewed in accordance with the General Conditions, geotechnical investigations and soils reports, and drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the site, are not

Contract Documents.

1.3. The Contract Documents shall define and describe the complete work to which they relate.

1.4. All bids received will become a part of the official contract file and may be subject to disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

1.5. Bidders are expected to examine the Specifications, price schedule, and all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the Bidders’ risk. Each offeror shall furnish the information required by the solicitation.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1. Where the following words or the pronouns used in their stead occur herein, they shall have the following meaning:

2.1.1. “Owner” shall mean the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, party of the first part to the Contract Agreement, or its authorized and legal representatives.

2.1.2. “Engineer” shall mean Stantec Consulting Services inc. (Stantec).

2.1.3. "Design Professional” shall mean Stantec.

2.1.4. “Contractor” shall mean the party of the second part to the Contract

Agreement, or the authorized and legal representative of such party.

2.1.5. “Work” and “Project” shall mean the entire completed construction required to be furnished under the Contract Documents.

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2.1.6. “Contract Time” shall mean the number of consecutive calendar days as provided in the Contract Agreement for completion of the Project, beginning with and inclusive of the date of the Notice to Proceed.

2.1.7. “Liquidated Damages” shall be as stipulated in the Agreement.

2.1.8. “Products” shall mean materials or equipment permanently incorporated into the Project.

2.1.9. “Provide” shall mean to furnish and install.

2.1.10. “Balanced Bid” shall mean a Bid in which each of the unit prices and total amount bid for each of the listed items reasonably reflects the value of that item with regard to the entire job considering the prevailing cost of labor, material, and equipment in the relevant market.

2.1.11. “Unbalanced Bid” shall mean a Bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work, or 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 of Athens-Clarke County even though it may be the low evaluated Bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

2.1.12. “Substantial completion of the work”, solely for the purposes of Official

Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) §13-10-80(b)(2)(c), shall be defined as occurring on the date of the written notification from the Engineer that the Project is ready for final inspection, as specified in the General Conditions.

2.1.13. “Satisfactorily completed”, solely for the purposes of O.C.G.A.

§13-10-81(b), shall mean the completion of all work, certifications, and affidavits as specified in the General Conditions.

3. PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF BID

3.1. Each Bid must be prepared to represent that it is based solely upon the materials and equipment specified in the Contract Documents.

3.2. Each Bid must be submitted on the Bid Forms which are attached to the Contract

Documents. All blank spaces for Bid prices, both words and figures, must be filled in, in ink. In case of discrepancy, the amount shown in words will govern. All required enclosed certifications must be fully completed and executed when submitted.

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3.3. Bid Timetable: The anticipated schedule of the bid process is as follows:

Bid Documents Available: September 16, 2026

Pre-Bid Conference: (Non-

Mandatory)

10:00 a.m. September 28, 2026

Deadline for submission of questions:

4:00 p.m. October 6, 2026

Bid Due Date and Opening: 4:00 p.m. October 20, 2026

Bids valid until: 120 Days after Bid Opening Date

3.4. All Bid copies must be submitted in a sealed envelope or container. All bid copies must be submitted in a sealed envelope or container with the OUTER MOST Container stating the company name, address, telephone number, the BID number, and title. The

Bidder shall provide on the outside of the outermost sealed envelope or container the following information; otherwise, the Bid will not be opened and will be returned to the

Bidder:

3.4.1. Bidder's Name.

3.4.2. The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Vendor Number

(ACC vendor number), address, and telephone number.

If you have an ACCGov Vendor Number, please include it on the sealed envelope or container. If you do not know your vendor number, please email:

vendor@accgov.com.

If you do not have a vendor number but you are awarded this RFP, you will be invited to submit your vendor registration per the following instructions:

https://www.accgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/88465.

Please Note: The ACCGov Vendor Number is not required to submit a proposal, and new vendor registrations will not be processed for bidding/proposal purposes only.

3.4.3. Georgia General Utility Contractor License Number.

3.4.4. Bid number and project title “Bid # 27010 Athena Industrial Recycled

Water Transmission Line – Section 2”.

One (1) marked Original of the complete signed bid

One (1) marked Copy of the complete signed bid

Two (2) USB Flash Drives with all required Bid Documents combined into one single PDF file are to be delivered to:

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

3.5. Bid Delivery:

3.5.1. 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 Government of Athens-Clarke

County.

3.5.2. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Unified Government of Athens-

Clarke County, Finance Department/ Purchasing Division, 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.

3.5.3. 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. No responsibility shall attach to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for premature opening of a bid not properly addressed and identified, and/ or delivered to the proper designation.

3.6. Any and all Bids not meeting the aforementioned criteria for Bid submittal may be declared non-responsive, and subsequently returned to the Bidder.

3.7. The Contractor, in signing a Bid on the whole or any portion of the Project, shall conform to the following requirements:

3.7.1. The Bid submittal must be signed by a company officer who is legally authorized to enter into a contractual relationship in the name of the Bidder.

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

3.7.3. Bids which are signed for a partnership shall be signed by all of the partners or by an attorney-in-fact. If a Bid is signed by an attorney-in-fact, there should be attached to the Bid a power of attorney executed by the partners evidencing authority to sign the Bid.

3.7.4. Bids which are signed for a corporation shall have the correct corporate name thereof and the signature of the president or other authorized officer of the corporation manually written below the corporate name following the wording

“By.” The corporation seal shall also be affixed to the Bid and Bid Bond.

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3.7.5. The Bidder shall complete, execute, and include the following mandatory documents, which are attached to these Contract Documents. Bids received without all of the mandatory documents may be rejected:

3.7.5.1. Section 00300 Bid Form, to include acknowledgement of all addendums issued.

3.7.5.2. Section 00410 Bid Bond, in the amount of no less than 5 percent of the total base bid.

3.7.5.3. Section 00417 Corporate Certificate, if the Bidder is a corporation, or Section 00418, Partnership Certificate, if the Bidder is a partnership.

3.7.5.4. Section 00420 Statement of Bidder's Qualifications.

3.7.5.5. Section 00425 Utility Contractor's License Certification.

3.7.5.6. Section 00427 Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act

Affidavits for the Bidder.

3.7.5.7. Section 00480 Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder.

The following mandatory documents, which are attached to these Contract Documents, shall be submitted by the apparent low bidder in both hard and electronic copy within

24 hours of bid opening, or Bid may be deemed non-responsive:

3.7.5.8. Section 00419, Subcontractor Listing Form.

3.7.5.9. Section 00481, Non-collusion Affidavit of Subcontractor, from all

Subcontractors.

3.8. Any and all Bids not meeting the aforementioned criteria for Bid submittal may be declared non-responsive, and subsequently returned.

3.9. 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 shall be borne by the Bidder. No payment will be made for any responses received or for any other effort required of or made by Bidder(s) prior to commencement of work as defined by a Contract approved by the governing body of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

4. METHOD OF BIDDING

4.1. The unit or lump sum price for each of the several items in the Bid of each Bidder shall include its pro rata share of overhead and profit so that the sum of the products, obtained by multiplying the quantity shown for each item by the unit price, represents the total Bid.

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4.2. The Bidder must include a unit or lump sum price for all items shown on the Bid

Form; failure to comply may be cause for rejection. Additionally, Unbalanced Bids will be subject to rejection. Conditional Bids will not be accepted. The special attention of all

Bidders is called to this provision, for should conditions make it necessary to revise the quantities, no limit will be fixed for such increased or decreased quantities or extra per unit compensation allowed.

4.3. Unbalanced Bids: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County may reject a Bid as non-responsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between the line items or sub-line items.

4.4. Discrepancy in Unit Price: In case of a 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.

5. ADDENDUMS AND INTERPRETATIONS

5.1. No interpretation of the meaning of the Drawings, Specifications, or other pre-bid documents will be made to any Bidder orally.

5.2. The contact person for this Bid is Bid is Jessica Beri, Purchasing Administrator, or Ed

Tulenko, Senior Buyer, (762) 400-6066 or email accbids@accgov.com. Explanation(s) desired by offeror(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this Bid must be requested in writing from the contact person via facsimile or email at the above number or email address. Technical questions may be directed to the Project Technical Lead David Bible.

Every request for such interpretation should be made in writing via email to david.bible@stantec.com all requests for interpretation or questions must be received by the time and dated stated in the above bid timetable.

5.3. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written Addendums to the Contract Documents which, if issued, will be mailed, shipped, or faxed to all prospective Bidders (at the respective addresses furnished) prior to the date fixed for the opening of Bids.

5.4. The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County will issue responses to inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it deems necessary in written addendums 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 this Invitation for Bid. Where there appears to be a conflict between the Invitation for Bid and any addendum issued, the latest addendum issued will prevail.

5.5. Failure of Bidders to receive or acknowledge any addendum shall not relieve the Bidder of any obligation under the Bid. All addendums shall become part of the Contract Documents.

5.6. Bidders are cautioned to re-visit the Georgia Procurement Registry site to obtain notification of any addendums, which may be issued. The Unified Government of

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Athens-Clarke County assumes no responsibility for Bidders’ failure to receive and acknowledge any addendums issued.

5.7. Each bidder is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to inspect the site shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to his Bid.

6. BID MODIFICATIONS

6.1. Bidders may modify their Bids by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the Owner prior to the closing time, and provided further, the Owner is satisfied that a written confirmation of the telegraphic modification over the signature of the Bidder was mailed prior to the closing time. The telegraphic communication should not reveal the

Bid price but should provide the addition or subtraction or other modification so that the final prices or terms will not be known by the Owner until the sealed Bid is opened. If written confirmation is not received within 2 business days from the closing time, no consideration will be given to the telegraphic modification.

6.2. Late Submittal, Late Modifications, and Late Withdrawals: Bid submittals received after the Bid opening date and time are late and will not be considered. Requests received after the Bid opening date for modifications to or to withdraw bids are also late and will not be considered. No responsibility shall attach to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke

County for the premature opening of a Bid not properly addressed and identified, and/or delivered to the improper designation.

7. BID SECURITY

7.1. Each Bid must be accompanied by an Original Bid Bond with original signatures for both Bidder and Surety, and Power of Attorney (with Surety Seal), prepared on the form of

Bid Bond included herein or a Surety Company's Standard Bid Bond, duly executed by the

Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Georgia. Bid Bonds must contain, at a minimum, the following:

7.1.1. Bidder named as Principal on Bid Bond.

7.1.2. Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County named as Obligee.

7.1.3. Specific Bid Project referenced on Bid Bond.

7.1.4. Bid Bond meets minimum dollar amount (5 percent of total bid sum).

7.1.5. Bid Bond signed by same representative signing Bid.

7.1.6. Attorney-in-fact representing Surety listed on Power of Attorney (exact name).

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7.1.7. Bid Bond dated the same date as Power of Attorney and Bid Form.

7.2. The Surety must be on the Federal Treasury’s list of approved sureties List of

Certified Companies | Bureau of the Fiscal Service (https://fiscal.treasury.gov/about-us/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies). The Bid

Bond amount must be within the Surety’s underwriting limit, and the Surety must be authorized to do business in Georgia.

7.3. If for any reason whatsoever the successful Bidder withdraws from the competition after opening of the Bids, or if Bidder refuses to execute and deliver the Contract, Insurance, and Bonds required within 20 business days after presentation of the formal

Contract Agreement, receipt of notice of the acceptance of Bid, the Owner may proceed to enforce the provisions of the Bid Bond.

7.4. If awarded Bidder refuses to enter into a Contract, the Owner will retain bid security as liquidated damages, but not as a penalty.

8. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

8.1. The Owner may consider a minor irregularity of any Bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and may waive any minor irregularities or reject any and all Bids. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of Bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any Bid received after the time and date specified shall not be opened.

8.2. If a Bidder, after the Bid opening determines that its Bid contained an appreciable error, the Bidder may withdraw its Bid, subject to the provisions of, and, if the mistake meets the criteria in, O.C.G.A. Section 36-91-52.

8.3. Withdrawal of Bid: A Bidder may withdraw its 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.

8.4. Rejection of Bids: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids and reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities or technical defects and to accept or reject any Bid, if in the judgment of the

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County its best interest will be served.

8.5. Award may be refused to any Bidder who, in the opinion of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, is not a responsible Bidder, is in default of any Bid, proposal, purchase order, or contract with the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County prior to the date of Bid under consideration, or whose performance under any prior proposal or contract was determined by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County to be unsatisfactory. The Bidder’s performance on behalf or other entities (public or private) may be considered.

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

9. SUBCONTRACTS

9.1. Names of principal subcontractors must be listed using the Subcontractor Listing

Form and attached to the Bid. There shall be only one subcontractor named for each classification listed or specific trade.

9.2. The Bidder is specifically advised that any person, firm, or other party to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract under this Contract must be acceptable to the Owner.

9.3. The Contractor shall not subcontract more than 50 percent of the total cost of the

Project.

10. CONDITIONS OF THE PROJECT

10.1. Each Bidder must be informed fully of the conditions relating to the construction of the Project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a successful Bidder of the obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract. Insofar as possible, the Contractor, in carrying out the work, must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or interference with the work of any other Contractor.

10.2. The Bidder is advised to examine the location of the Project and to be informed fully as to its conditions; the conformation of the ground; the character, quality, and quantity of the products needed before and during the prosecution of the work; the general and local conditions; and all other matters which can in any way affect the work to be done under the

Contract. Failure to examine the site will not relieve the successful Bidder of an obligation to furnish all products and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract.

10.3. The Bidder shall notify the Owner of the date and time Bidder proposes to examine the location of the Project. The Bidder shall confine examination to the specific areas designated for the proposed construction, including easements and public rights-of-way. If, due to some unforeseen reason, the Owner's proceedings for obtaining the proposed construction site (including easements) have not been completed, the Bidder may enter the site only with the express consent of the property owner. The Bidder is solely responsible for any damages caused by examination of the site.

10.4. The Contractor will not be given extra payments for conditions which can be determined by examining the site and documents.

11. NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

11.1. If any special federal, state, county, or city laws, and municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of any authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the Project, 00100 - 10 SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 enclosed herein referred to, or applicable by law to the Project, conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents, then the most stringent requirement prevails.

12. OBLIGATION OF BIDDER

12.1. By submission of a Bid, the Bidder warrants that Bidder has inspected the site and has read and is thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents (including all addendums). The failure or omission of any Bidder to examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to the Bid.

12.2. By submission of a Bid, the Bidder warrants that it has notified, prior to the opening of Bids, the Engineer and/or Owner, in writing, of any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy which the Bidder may discover prior to the opening of Bids, which would affect the cost of the Project on the performance of the constructed work.

13. METHOD OF AWARD

13.1. It is the intent of the Owner to award the Contract to the responsive, responsible

Bidder submitting the lowest Base Bid complying with the conditions of the Contract

Documents. Add alternates may be accepted as part of the initial Contract or by Change

Order at the Bid Price at any time during the Contract duration.

13.2. The Bidder to whom the award is made will be notified. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any minor irregularities in Bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the Owner's best interest.

13.3. A responsive Bidder shall be one:

13.3.1. Who submits a Bid in the proper form without qualification or intent other than as called for in the Contract Documents;

13.3.2. Who binds himself or herself on behalf of the Bid to the Owner with the proper Bid Bond completed and attached;

13.3.3. Who properly completes all forms required to be completed and submitted at the time of the Bidding and, if the apparent low bidder, the documents required within 24 hours of bid opening;

13.3.4. Who shall furnish all data required by these Contract Documents

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

Mandatory submittal of Section 00420 Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications will be used in support of these requirements.

13.4.1. Bidder shall maintain a permanent place of business. This requirement applies to the Bidder where the Bidder is a division of a corporation, or where the

Bidder is 50 percent or more owned by a person, corporation, or firm.

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13.4.2. Bidder shall demonstrate adequate construction experience and sufficient equipment resources to properly perform the work under and in conformance with the Contract Documents. This evaluation will be based upon a list of completed or active projects and a list of construction equipment available to the Bidder to perform the work. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may reasonably request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the Project contemplated therein.

13.4.3. Bidder shall demonstrate financial resources of sufficient strength to meet the obligations incident to the performance of the work covered by these Contract

Documents. The ability to obtain the required Performance and Payment Bonds will not alone demonstrate adequate financial capability.

13.4.4. Possesses a valid Georgia Utility Contractor's License.

13.4.5. Bidder has not failed to complete work awarded to it.

13.4.6. Bidder has not defaulted on a contract.

13.4.7. Bidder has not refused to sign a Contract at the original bid.

13.5. Acceptance of the Bidder's documentation and substantiation or Contract Award by the Owner does not relieve the Bidder of liability for non-performance as covered in the

Contract Documents and the Bidder will not be exempted from any other legal recourse the

Owner may elect to pursue.

13.6. 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 a date stipulated in such order.

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

14. EMPLOYMENT OF LOCAL LABOR

14.1. Preference in employment on the Project shall, insofar as practical, be given to qualified local labor.

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15. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

15.1. A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is available upon request at least

10 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).

16. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE STATEMENT

16.1. It is the policy of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County that no person or business shall be excluded from participation, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be 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.

17. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION

17.1. 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, and expenses, including attorney’s 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.

18. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

18.1. The Contractor shall not be an employee of the Unified Government of Athens-

Clarke County, but shall be an independent contractor. Nothing in this Contract Agreement shall be construed as authority for the Contractor to make commitments which shall bind the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, or to otherwise act on behalf of the

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, except as the Unified Government of

Athens-Clarke County may expressly authorize in writing.

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ACC-PUD INDEX TO THE DRAWINGS

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SECTION 2

ATHENA INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED WATER TRANSMISSION LINE

SECTION 2

INDEX TO THE DRAWINGS

Refer to Drawings prepared by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for Index of Sheets.

SHEET INDEX

G001 Cover Sheet

G002 General Notes and Legend

C101 Index

C102 Plan – Sheet 1 of 5

C103 Plan – Sheet 2 of 5

C104 Plan – Sheet 3 of 5

C105 Plan – Sheet 4 of 5

C106 Plan – Sheet 5 of 5

C501 Erosion & Sediment Control Details

C502 Civil Details – Sheet 1 of 2

C503 Civil Details – Sheet 2 of 2

T101 Plan – Page 1 of 4

T102 Plan – Page 2 of 4

T103 Plan – Page 3 of 4

T104 Plan – Page 4 of 4

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ACC-PUD BID FORM

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BID FORM

TO: UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA

FROM:

(Bidder's Company Name)

FOR: Bid #27010, Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission Line – Section 2

Submitted: , 20

The undersigned Bidder, in compliance with your Invitation to Bid for the construction of this Project, having examined the Contract Documents, the site of the proposed work and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed Project, including the availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to construct the Project in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to contract with the Unified

Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, in the form of Contract Agreement specified, to furnish all necessary products, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation, and labor necessary to complete the construction of the Work in full and complete accordance with the reasonably intended requirements of the Contract

Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the Unified Government of Athens-

Clarke County, Georgia, with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the Contract Documents, for the following prices:

Athens Clarke County Public Utilities Department

Raw Water Transmission Line Section 2

Bid Form

Item No. Description Units

Est.

No.

of

Units

Bid Unit Price Bid Price

1 Mobilization (not exceed 5% of total bid price) LS 1

2 Pre and Post-Construction Videos and Photos LS 1

3 E&SC - Silt Fence Sd1 LF 2,400

4 E&SC - Filter Sock Check Dam Cd-Fs EA 5

5 Inlet or Outlet Protection Sd2 EA 2

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6 E&SC - Construction Entrance/Exit Co EA 2

7 E&SC - Concrete Truck Washdown Cw EA 1

Permanent Seeding Restoration (topsoil, seeding, straw) Ds3

LF 2,400

9 Graded Aggregate Gravel Driveway Replacement LF 80

10 Blow-off Assembly EA 1

11 Combination Air/Vacuum Release Valves in Vault EA 2

12 16 inch gate valve EA 2

16" Diameter Water Main Pipe (C900 PVC) incl.

excavation, crushed stone bedding, backfill & restoration

LF

2,400

16" Diameter Water Main Pipe (C900 PVC) installed by Free Boring Method incl. excavation & restoration

LF

15 16" Ductile Iron Pipe installed in casing LF

16 Connections to Existing Water Mains EA

17 16" Ductile Iron Pipe MJ Fittings 45° Bend EA

18 16" Ductile Iron Pipe MJ Fittings 22.5° Bend EA

19 16" Ductile Iron Pipe MJ Fittings 11.25° Bend EA

20 Pressure and Leakage Test and Disinfection LF

2,450

Install Replacement Trees as shown on Tree Protection Plan or as directed by Owner

EA

Tree Protection as shown on Tree Protection Plan and/or as required by Owner

LS

Items Completed Under Direction of Owner

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23 Additional trench excavation over 6 feet VF/LF 1,000

Undercutting and Crushed Stone for Trench Stabilization of trench where directed by the Engineer

CY 100

25 Rock Excavation - Hammering CY 700

26 Lean Concrete Class B CY 30

Allowances

A-1 Soils and Concrete Testing ALLOWANCE $ 10,000

A-2 Owner Verification Surveying ALLOWANCE $ 10,000

Contingency Allowance

C-1 Owner-Engineer Direction ALLOWANCE $ 50,000

Total of All Unit Price Bid Items (Figures) = $

Amount In Words:

Dollars

The Bidder agrees hereby to commence Work under this Contract, with adequate personnel and equipment, on a date to be specified in the written Notice to Proceed from the Engineer, and to fully complete all Work under this Contract within the time limits stated in the Agreement. The

Bidder further agrees to pay as liquidated damages for each consecutive calendar day thereafter required to complete all work as provided in the Agreement.

The Bidder declares an understanding that the quantities shown for unit price items are subject to either increase or decrease, and that should the quantities of any of the items of Work be increased, the Bidder proposes to do the additional Work at the unit prices stated herein; should the quantities be decreased, the Bidder also understands that payment will be made on the basis of actual quantities at the unit price bid and will make no claim for additional costs or anticipated profits for any decrease in quantities. The Bidder also understands that actual quantities will be determined upon completion of Work, at which time adjustment will be made to the Contract amount by direct increase or decrease.

In case of discrepancies between the figures shown in the unit prices and the totals, the unit prices shall apply and the totals shall be corrected to agree with the unit prices. In case of discrepancies

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between written amounts and figures, written amounts shall take precedence over figures and the sum of all Bid extensions (of unit prices) plus lump sum items shall take precedence over the Bid

Total.

The Bidder furthermore agrees that, in the case of a failure to execute the Contract Agreement and Bonds within 10 days after receipt of conformed Contract Documents for execution, the attached Bid Bond accompanying this Bid and the monies payable thereon shall be paid into the funds of the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure, and not as a penalty.

Attached hereto is a Bid Bond for the sum of

Dollars ($ ) according to the conditions of "Instructions to Bidders" and provisions thereof.

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the Following Addendums:

Addendum No. __, dated: Addendum No. __, dated:

Bidder:

By:

(name signed)

Title:

(name printed or typed)

Address:

Phone:

Attest:

(SEAL)

Note: Attest for a corporation must be by the corporate secretary. For a partnership, the Attest must be by another partner. For an individual, the Attest must be by a notary.

Note: If the Bidder is a corporation, the Bid shall be signed by an officer of the corporation. If the bid is by a partnership, it shall be signed by a partner. If signed by others, authority for signature shall be attached.

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The full names and addresses of persons or parties interested in the foregoing Bid, as principals, are as follows:

Name Address

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BID BOND

GEORGIA, ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, , as Principal, and , as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Unified Government of

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, in the sum of Dollars

($ ) lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted to the Owner a Bid for construction of Bid #27010

Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission Line – Section 2.

NOW THEREFORE, the conditions of this obligation are such that if the Bid be accepted, the

Principal shall, within 10 business days after receipt of conformed Contract Documents, execute a Contract in accordance with the Bid upon the terms, conditions, and prices set forth therein, and in the form and manner required by the Contract Documents and execute sufficient and satisfactory separate Performance and Payment Bonds payable to the Owner, each in an amount of 100 percent of the total Contract Price, in form satisfactory to the Owner, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect in law; and the Surety shall, upon failure of the Principal to comply with any or all of the foregoing requirements within the time specified above, immediately pay to the aforesaid Owner, upon demand, the amount hereof in good and lawful money of the United States of America, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

This bond is given pursuant to and in accordance with Official Code of Georgia Annotated

(O.C.G.A.) §36-91-1 et seq. and all the provisions of the law referring to this character of bond as set forth in said Sections or as may be hereinafter enacted and these are hereby made a part hereof to the same extent as if set out herein in full.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal has hereunder affixed its signature and seal, and said Surety has hereunto caused to be affixed its corporate signature and seal, by its duly authorized officers, on this day of , 20___.

Contractor – Principal:

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(SEAL)

Note: Attest for a corporation must be by the corporate secretary. For a partnership, attest must be by another partner. For an individual, attest must be by a notary.

Surety:

(SEAL)

Note: Surety companies executing Bond must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list

(Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the Project is located.

Surety and Insurers must have an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A or higher, with a Financial

Size Category of VII or higher.

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CORPORATE CERTIFICATE

I, , certify that I am the Secretary of the Corporation named as

Bidder in the foregoing Bid; that , who signed said Bid on behalf of the Contractor, was then of said Corporation; that said Bid was duly signed for and on behalf of said Corporation by authority of its Board of Directors, and is within the scope of its corporate powers; and that said Corporation is organized under the laws of the State of .

This day of , 20 .

Corporate

Secretary:

(AFFIX CORPORATE SEAL)

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PARTNERSHIP CERTIFICATE

GEORGIA, ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY

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

Partner Signature Partner Signature

Partner Signature Partner Signature

Subscribed and sworn to me this day of , 20 .

Notary Public:

Commission Expires:

(Date)

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ACC-PUD SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING

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SECTION 00419

SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING

Pursuant to bidding requirements for the work titled:

Bid #27010 Athena Industrial Recycled Water Transmission Line – Section 2, the undersigned proposes to use the following subcontractors. Except as otherwise approved by the Owner, the undersigned proposes to perform all other portions of the work with his or her own force.

Portion of the Work: Subcontractor Name & Address:

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Use additional sheets if required.

Bidder________________________________________

By: ________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________

(Provide signature identical to that shown on the Bid Form.)

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STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit any additional information desired. Attach all additional sheets to this statement. (Sample “Project Information Form” is contained at the end of this section.)

1. Name of Bidder:

2. Permanent main office address, phone numbers, fax number, and email address of primary contact:

3. When organized:

4. If a Corporation, where incorporated:

5. How many years has the Bidder been engaged in the contracting business under its present firm or trade name?

6. Contracts on hand.

Complete a “Project Information Form” for each Contract on hand.

7. General description of type of work performed by the Bidder’s company:

8. Has the Bidder ever failed to complete any work awarded to it? If so, where and why?

9. Has the Bidder ever defaulted on a contract? If so, where and why?

10. Has the Bidder ever refused to sign a Contract at the original bid? If so, where and why?

11. Attach a list of the most important projects recently completed by the Bidder’s company that are similar in scope to this Project. (Complete a “Project Information Form” for each project listed.)

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12. Names, position and years of experience of the principal members of the Bidder’s organization, including officers:

Name

Position

Years of

Experience

13. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, or corporation to furnish any information requested by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County in verification of the recitals comprising this Statement of Bidder's Qualifications.

I, , certify that I am of the Bidder, and that the answers to the foregoing questions and statements contained therein are true and correct.

Date:

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

(Date)

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Project Information Form (Use additional sheets as necessary and please type all information)

Project Title:

Project Location:

Construction Type/Project Description:

Project Owner:

Owner Name:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Construction Contract Administrator Engineer/Architect or Construction Manager:

Company Name:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Contract Amount:

Initial (Bid Price):

Final Contract Price:

Explain Reasons for Variances:

Contract Time

Initial:

Final:

Explain Reasons for Variances:

Completion Date:

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ACC-PUD UTILITY CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE CERTIFICATION

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE CERTIFICATION

Bidder/Contractor’s Company Name:

Georgia Utility Contractor’s License Number:

Expiration Date of License:

I certify that the above information is true and correct and that the classification noted is applicable to the Bid for this Project.

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ACC-PUD GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION

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GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE

ACT AFFIDAVITS

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and Contractor agree that compliance with the requirements of Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 13-10-91, as amended, are conditions of this Agreement for the physical performance of services.

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 by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b), as amended; such affidavit being in a form similar to and containing the same information as the form attached hereto;

and

(2) To obtain such subcontractor affidavit(s) when the subcontractor(s) is retained.

Contractor shall have such forms available for inspection and submit to the Owner, if so requested by the Owner.

The failure of Contractor to supply the affidavit of compliance at the time of the Bid will be cause for the Bid being deemed non-responsive. Failure of Contractor to continue to satisfy the obligations of O.C.G.A.