Bid_Document_MC2026 (2).pdf

COBB COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS

AND

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

FY26-FY27 WATER METER CHANGEOUT SERVICES

(RESIDENTIAL / LIGHT COMMERCIAL)

PROGRAM NO. MC2026

June 26, 2026

COBB COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia Cobb County Water System Engineering & Records Division 660 South Cobb Drive Marietta, GA 30060-3113

(770) 419-6325

CCWS Contract Documents Rev. June 2023

STANDARD CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

for

FY26 – FY27 WATER METER CHANGEOUT SERERVICES

(RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL)

PROGRAM NO. MC2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 - BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ................................................................................................................ 00 11 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .............................................................................................................. 00 21 13 BID ............................................................................................................................................................ 00 41 13 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ......................................................................................................... 00 41 13 SPECIAL CONDITIONS .......................................................................................................................... 00 41 13

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS……………………………………………………………………… 00 42 10

BID BOND ................................................................................................................................................ 00 43 13 AGREEMENT/CONTRACT ..................................................................................................................... 00 43 14 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ............................................................................................................... 00 45 19 GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT………......…… ............................... 00 45 53 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION ………......…… ................. 00 45 54 PERFORMANCE BOND ................................................................................................................... 00 61 13.13 PAYMENT BOND .............................................................................................................................. 00 61 13.16 GENERAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 00 72 13 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 00 73 16 BUSINESS LICENSE .............................................................................................................................. 00 73 17

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................................................. 01 11 00 PROJECT PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 01 12 00

APPENDICES

Cobb County Water System Customer Notification Letter………………. ......................................... Appendix A

DIVISION 0

BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

CCWS Contract Documents FY26-FY27 Water Meter Changeout Services (Rev. 09/30/2025) 00 11 13 – 1 (Residential/Light Commercial)

SECTION 00 11 13

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

(RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL)

PROGRAM NO. MC2026

for

COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA

Separate, sealed bids for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the construction of the aforementioned project will be received by COBB COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, herein referred to as "Owner", through the County’s eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cobbcoga, before 12:00 Noon (local time) on July 23, 2026. No bids will be accepted after the 12:00 Noon deadline.

Physical, emailed, or telegraphic/faxed bids will not be considered.

Bids will be opened at 2:00 PM (local time) on July 23, 2026, and may be viewed by visiting https://www.cobbcounty.gov/communications/cobbtv.

The Project consists of the changeout (replacement) of up to 30,000 (annually) 5/8-inch, ¾-inch, 1 ½-inch to 2-inch, and 3-inch residential and light commercial water meters. Contract duration includes Cobb County fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (through September 30, 2027) with provisions for Owner option to extend for three additional one year periods.

All qualified contractors are invited to bid on this project; however, the Owner will adjudge qualification based on the “Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications” submitted with the bid.

Only those bidders deemed qualified by the Owner will be considered for award.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond prepared on accepted form, duly executed by the bidder, in the amount of $25,000 and scanned in with their bid through the eProcurement Portal.

Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids, to evaluate bids, and to accept any bid which in its opinion may be for the best interest of Owner. Any bids submitted that do not include a copy of the bid bond as specified in the Instructions to Bidders may be rejected. Owner has the right to add to and delete from the contract once it has been awarded.

Award, if award is made, will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The successful bidder for this contract will be required to furnish a satisfactory performance bond and labor and material payment bond, each in the amount of $75,000.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

END OF SECTION

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cobbcoga https://www.cobbcounty.gov/communications/cobbtv

CCWS Contract Documents FY26-FY27 Water Meter Changeout (Rev. 04/27/2026) 00 21 13-1 (Residential/Light Commercial)

SECTION 00 21 13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

COBB COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, herein called the "Owner", invites bids on the form attached hereto, all blanks of which must be appropriately filled in. Bids from Bidders included on the Cobb County Water System's Plan Holders List will be received through the OpenGov Portal on the Cobb County Procurement Services’ website. Physical, emailed, or telegraphic/faxed bids will not be considered. Unsigned bids will not be considered. Bids will be received up until the date and the time indicated on the Advertisement for Bids. After such time on the same day, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the designated time will not be considered.

The Owner may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and may waive any informalities 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 considered. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

2. PREPARATION OF BID

Bids are to be submitted through the County’s eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cobbcoga. Physical, emailed or telegraphic/faxed bids will not be considered.

3. METHOD OF BIDDING

The unit or lump sum price of each of the items in the bid shall include the actual cost to perform the work item and the item's 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.

Any bid not conforming to this requirement, such as unit prices which in the opinion of the Owner do not represent a reasonable cost for the work, will be considered unbalanced. Unbalanced bids may be rejected at the discretion of the Owner.

A bid in which a unit or lump sum price for an item is not entered, or for which a unit price of $0.00 is entered, will be regarded as non-responsive and the bid will be rejected.

Bid prices shall include everything necessary for the completion of the work including, but not limited to, providing the materials, equipment, tools, plant and other facilities, and the management, superintendence, labor and services. Bid prices shall include allowance for Federal, state and local taxes.

In the event that the product of a unit price and an estimated quantity does not equal the extended amount quoted, the unit price shall govern, and the correct product of the unit price and the estimated quantity shall be deemed to be the amount bid. If the sum of two or more items in the bid schedule does not equal the total amounts quoted, the individual item amounts shall govern and the correct total shall be deemed to be the amount bid.

Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the bid schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications including any addenda.

(Rev. 04/27/2026) 00 21 13-2 (Residential/Light Commercial)

After bids have been submitted, the Bidder shall not assert that there has been any misunderstanding concerning the quantities of work or of the nature of the work to be done.

The quantities listed in the unit price bid form shall be considered as approximate and will be used only for comparison of bids. Payment to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed or materials furnished in accordance with the Contract, and it is understood that the quantities may be increased or decreased as provided in the General Conditions without in any way invalidating the unit bid prices.

4. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

A submitted bid may be Unsubmitted by a bidder or its authorized representative before the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. If the bid is retrieved for modification, the sealed bid must be resubmitted through the portal prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. If the bid is not resubmitted, it will be considered as withdrawn.

5. ADDENDA

Addenda will be posted on the OpenGov Portal. Receipt of addenda shall be acknowledged in the submitted proposal. It is the proposer’s ultimate responsibility to ensure that they have all applicable addenda prior to the bid submittal. Each bid schedule shall include specific acknowledgement in the space provided of receipt of all addenda issued by the Owner during the bid period.

6. LAND ACQUISITION

The Work on this Project is to be performed on property owned and easements acquired by the Owner and within public road right-of-way.

Pursuant to the requirements of OCGA § 36-91-20(b)(4)(B), detailed information on project specific easements can be found in the Summary of Work (Section 01 11 00).

7. BID GUARANTY

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond attached hereto, duly executed by the bidder as principal and issued by a surety listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, registered in the State of Georgia, and approved by the Owner in the amount of $25,000, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a Contract and furnish bonds and evidence of insurance coverage, within twenty-one days after the issuance of the Notice of Award of the Contract to him. This bond shall be uploaded along with the bid into the eProcurement Portal.

The successful Bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the Contract, bonds and evidence of insurance coverage required within twenty-one days after the issuance of the Notice of Award of the Contract to him, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid.

8. MISTAKES; CORRECTIONS AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

After bids are opened, if the low Bidder claims a serious and honest error in bid preparation, and can support such claim with evidence satisfactory to the Owner, withdrawal of the bid will be permitted. As a condition of this release, the low bidder will be prohibited from:

(Rev. 04/27/2026) 00 21 13-3 (Residential/Light Commercial)

A. Subcontracting or furnishing labor or equipment on this project.

B. Bidding on any Cobb County Water System projects within ninety (90) days of release by Owner.

9. INTERPRETATIONS

No interpretation of the meaning of the drawings, specifications or other pre-bid documents will be made to any Bidder orally. All questions must be submitted through the County’s eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cobbcoga. Every request for such interpretation must be received by the close of business on the Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the bid.

All addenda so issued shall become a part of the Contract Documents.

10. SITE EXAMINATION

The site of the proposed work is shown on the drawings. The Bidder, before making his bid, shall examine the drawings, specifications and the site and shall make such examinations on the ground as may be necessary to thoroughly familiarize himself with the nature and extent of the proposed construction and with all local conditions affecting the work. The Bidder shall also accept the premises in its present condition and carry out all work in accordance with the requirements of the specifications and as shown on the drawings. The Owner will not be responsible for Bidder's errors and misjudgment nor for failure to obtain any information on local conditions or general laws or regulations pertaining thereto.

At the time of the opening of bids, each Bidder will also be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the drawings, Contract Documents (including all addenda) and the construction specifications. 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 his bid.

11. NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Attention is particularly called to those parts of the Contract Documents and specifications which deal with the following:

A. Insurance requirements

B. Surveys, permits and regulations

The Federal and state regulations herein referred to supersede all conflicting requirements of the Contract Documents.

12. LAWS AND REGULATIONS; LICENSING

The Bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal and state laws, county and municipal ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the Contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the Contract the same as though herein written out in full.

The State of Georgia has requirements for the licensing of contractors engaged in specific types of construction, including electrical, plumbing, and underground utility work [re: OCGA § 43-14].

Any contractor performing regulated work on this project shall furnish proof of valid and current

(Rev. 04/27/2026) 00 21 13-4 (Residential/Light Commercial) registration to the Owner. Similarly, the State requirements concerning local business licenses shall be met (see also Section 00 73 17 of these documents).

13. STATUS OF PERMITS

The following status of permits related to this project is presented pursuant to the requirements of OCGA § 36-91-20(b)(4)(A).

A. Refer to the Summary of Work (Section 01 11 00) for the status of permits for which the Owner is responsible.

B. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any necessary building permits or individual trade permits from the Cobb County Community Development Department. Contact the Development and Inspections Division at (770) 528- 2039 for further information.

C. Other permits necessary for construction shall be the full responsibility of the

Contractor. These may regularly include, but not limited to:

Cobb County Trenching and Excavation Permit Cobb County Department of Transportation Lane Closure / Road Closure

Permit Cobb County and State of Georgia permits associated with the use of explosives (blasting)

14. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

The Georgia statute concerning public works construction contracting requires that any person who procures such work by bidding or proposal shall make an oath in writing that he/she has not prevented or attempted to prevent competition in such bidding. [OCGA § 36-91-21(d),(e)].

Pursuant to this requirement, the Bidder shall submit before commencing work, an executed copy of the Non-Collusion Affidavit form included in 00 45 19, completed by all persons materially involved in the procurement on this project. If the Bidder is a partnership, all of the partners and any officer, agent, or other person who may have represented or acted for them in bidding for or procuring the contract shall make the oath and complete the Affidavit. If the Bidder is a corporation, all officers, agents, or other persons who may have acted for or represented the corporation in bidding for or procuring the contract shall make the oath and complete the Affidavit.

If such oath is false, the Contract shall be void, and all sums paid by the County on the Contract may be recovered by appropriate action.

15. GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT

The Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91) requires that contractors who enter into a contract for physical performance of services for a political subdivision of the state must register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Further Contract provisions regarding this Act are included herein as Section 00 45 53.

The Contractor Affidavit and Agreement (See Section 00 45 53), signed and notarized by the Bidder, must be scanned and submitted with the Bid in the eProcurement Portal. Bids received without an executed affidavit will be deemed non-responsive and will be disqualified from further consideration.

(Rev. 04/27/2026) 00 21 13-5 (Residential/Light Commercial)

16. CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

All Bidders are required to fully complete the enclosed Contractor’s Qualification Statement in Section 00 42 10 and submit the Statement with their Bid. Failure to do so will result in Bidder being deemed non-responsive

17. EXECUTION OF BID DOCUMENTS

The Contractor, in signing his bid on the whole or any portion of the work, shall conform to the following requirements:

A. Bids which are not signed by individuals providing said bid 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.

B. Bids which are signed for a partnership shall be signed by all of the partners or 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.

C. 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 corporate seal shall also be affixed to the bid.

17. METHOD OF AWARD

The Contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible Bidder submitting the lowest base bid complying with the conditions of the invitation to bid. Award will be made on the basis of the prices given in the base bid (not including alternates). Alternates may be awarded at the discretion of the Owner. The Bidder to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date following Board of Commissioners approval. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in its best interest.

A responsive Bidder shall be one who submits his bid in the proper form without qualification as called for in the specifications and on the Contract Drawings; and who binds himself on behalf of his bid to the Owner with the proper bid bond or certified check completed and attached; and who properly completes all forms required to be completed and submitted at the time of the advertised bid opening.

A responsible Bidder shall be one that has the capability in all respects to perform fully and reliably the contract requirements. The responsibility of the Bidder will be adjudged by the Owner based on the information presented in the Contractor's Statement of Qualifications. If the solicitation for this project is limited to Pre-qualified Cobb County Water System Contractors, the Statement of Qualification information on file is used in the evaluation of responsibility. If a Statement of Qualification is included as part of the bidding documents for this project, the form and all attachments must be properly completed and submitted with the Bid.

18. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION

Cobb County Government encourages the participation of all businesses in offering their services and/or products. The Cobb County Government has the goal to fairly and

(Rev. 04/27/2026) 00 21 13-6 (Residential/Light Commercial) competitively procure the best product at the most reasonable cost.

A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is generally defined as a Female, Black American, Hispanic American and any other minority owned business. The Federal Government has long had a program in place to ensure participation of DBE vendors and suppliers on federally-funded contracts. The State of Georgia has established a similar program whereby DBE firms are defined, certified, and made known. This effort is managed by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Additional information regarding this State program can be found at http://www.dot.state.ga.us/doingbusiness/dbePrograms/Pages/default.aspx.

While the Cobb County Government does not administer a DBE certification program, the County does desire to identify DBE participation in our contracts and to quantify that participation. The Bidder is requested to advise of DBE status (if any) by completing the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Identification Form in Section 00 41 13 of these Documents and to report the participation of any DBE subcontractors (See Section 00 45 54 and Section 00 73 18).

19. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

The Contractor will be required to furnish a contract performance bond and a payment bond executed by a surety company listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, registered and duly authorized to do business in the State of Georgia, and signed (or countersigned) by a local agent, each in an amount of $75,000, as security for the faithful performance of this contract and as security for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing material in connection with the Contract.

The surety shall be acceptable to the Owner and the bond shall be executed on the form attached. In case of default on the part of the Contractor, all expenses incident to ascertaining and collecting losses under the bond, including both engineering and legal services, shall lie against the bond.

The Contractor will be required to provide the Owner a one-year guarantee covering workmanship and materials of the project. The contract performance bond shall remain in force for one year from date of acceptance by the Owner. The cost of this bond shall be paid by the Contractor.

20. INSURANCE PROOF OF COVERAGE

Prior to execution of Contract Documents, a certificate of insurance will be required as outlined in Section 00 73 16 of these specifications, Insurance Requirements for Contractors.

21. AWARD OF CONTRACT

The Bidder to whom the Contract is being awarded will be required to execute the agreement, accompanying affidavits and forms, and obtain the performance bond, payment bond and insurance within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date when the notice of award is issued to the Bidder. In case of failure of the Bidder to execute the agreement, affidavits and forms, and furnish the required bonds and insurance documents, the Owner may consider the Bidder in default, in which case the bid bond or check accompanying the bid shall become payable to the Owner.

END OF SECTION

(Rev. 06/16/26) 00 41 13-1 (Residential / Light Commercial)

BID

MADE TO: COBB COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia

660 SOUTH COBB DRIVE

MARIETTA, GA 30060-3105

PROGRAM NAME: FY26-FY27 WATER METER CHANGEOUT SERVICES

PROGRAM NUMBER: MC2026

The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that the only person or persons, company or parties interested in this bid is or are named herein; and that this bid is made without connection with any other person, company or parties making bid; and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith, without collusion or fraud.

The Bidder further declares that he has carefully examined the site of the work, has read and understands the plans, specifications and Contract Documents relative thereto, and has read all special provisions and addenda furnished prior to the opening of bids; and the Bidder further declares that he has informed himself fully in regard to all conditions and requirements pertaining to the work.

The Bidder proposes and agrees, if this bid is accepted, to enter into agreement with the Owner in the form of the Contract specified and to furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work in full and in accordance with the shown, noted, described and reasonably intended requirements of the Contract Documents.

Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of bid security. The Bidder agrees that, at the time of signing the Contract, he will furnish the performance bond and payment bond in the forms attached hereto, each in the amount of $75,000. Bidder will also furnish all of the required insurance certificates.

The undersigned agrees, unless hereinafter stated otherwise, to furnish all materials shown and specified in the specifications and bid schedule.

THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY

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BID SCHEDULE

MC2026

Item No. Description Qty. Unit Unit Price

1. Project Initiation Fee 1 LS $

2. 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch diameter “simple” water meter changeout 1 EA $

3.

5/8-inch or 3/4-inch water meter changeout utilizing meter setter / resetter assembly with dual check backflow prevention device

1 EA $

4.

5/8-inch or 3/4-inch diameter water meter changeout with dual check backflow prevention device installation by cut-in and reconnection to customer side service piping

1 EA $

5.

1 ½-inch – 2-inch “simple” water meter changeout

1 EA $

6. 3-inch - “simple” water meter changeout 1 EA $

7. Curb stop replacement 1 EA $

8.

Meter connector replacement 1 EA $

9.

12”/18” Meter Resetter 1 EA $

Contractor’s Name:

BID BOND IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.

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WATER MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

GENERAL

Only those pay items identified in the bid schedule, or added by Addendum or Supplemental Agreement, will be measured for payment by the units listed in the bid schedule and/or supplemental agreement and paid for at the Contract prices.

The cost of all Work not directly covered by the pay items shall be considered incidental to the construction and is to be included and distributed among the bid unit prices of the pay items listed in the Contract.

Contract unit prices represent the installed, complete-in-place, tested and accepted cost, including, but not limited to:

* All required labor, tools, and equipment, unless otherwise noted.

* All materials, unless specifically noted to be furnished by the Owner or by others, or specifically identified for payment under another pay item.

* All required traffic control consistent with MUTCD, including lane closures from the proper authorities.

* Disposal of all surplus or waste materials, unsuitable materials, and debris.

* Protection of existing utilities, including but not limited to locating, diligent care in handling and working around, relocating, and repairing.

* Miscellaneous associated work necessary to complete the work in place.

* Notification of affected customers.

* All required erosion and sedimentation control Best Management Practices implementation.

* All required coordination with Owner in regard to scheduling work, use of allowances, etc.

* All required restoration of disturbed areas to original conditions.

* Accurate recording of information and timely submittal to the Owner of meter identification numbers and meter readings, etc.

PROJECT INITIATION FEE

Lump sum price is for initial mobilization, bonding, insurance, and all other fees associated with initiating the project. This line item shall not exceed two (2) percent of the total bid price and is a one-time only payment.

5/8-INCH OR 3/4-INCH, 1 ½-INCH, AND 3-INCH DIAMETER “SIMPLE” WATER METER

CHANGEOUT

Unit price each is for the labor and equipment to remove existing water meter and replace with new, Owner furnished 3/4-inch meter. No additional piping, fittings, valves, nor other materials are anticipated. Work includes all required pre and post notifications with the affected customer, pick-up and installation of new water meter and return of existing water meter at the Owner’s meter maintenance facilities; resetting of existing meter box; replacement of missing or damaged box lid; completion and submittal of information for updating meter account records; and disturbed area restoration.

CCWS Contract Documents (Rev. 06/216/26) 00 41 13-4

FY26-FY27 Water Meter Changeout Services (Residential / Light Commercial)

5/8-INCH OR 3/4-INCH DIAMETER WATER METER CHANGEOUT

UTILIZING METER SETTER / RESETTER ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL CHECK BACKFLOW

PREVENTION DEVICE

Unit price each is for the labor, miscellaneous incidental materials, and equipment to remove existing water meter; replace with new, Owner furnished 3/4-inch meter setter / resetter assembly with integral dual check backflow prevention device; and new, Owner furnished ¾-inch water meter. Minor piping modification is considered incidental. Work includes all required pre and post notifications with the affected customer, pick-up of new water meter, meter setter / resetter with dual check backflow prevention device, and return of existing water meter at the Owner’s meter maintenance facilities; resetting of existing meter box; replacement of missing or damaged box lid;

completion and submittal of information for updating meter account records; and disturbed area restoration.

5/8-INCH OR 3/4-INCH DIAMETER WATER METER CHANGEOUT WITH DUAL CHECK

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLATION BY CUT-IN AND RECONNECTION TO

CUSTOMER SIDE SERVICE PIPING

Unit price each is for the labor, miscellaneous incidental materials, and equipment to remove existing water meter; modify piping lengths to replace with a new, Owner furnished, 3/4-inch water meter, a new, Owner furnished, dual check backflow prevention device; and reconnect to existing customer side service piping. Piping modifications or other related piping repairs are considered incidental. Work includes all required pre and post notifications with the affected customer, pick-up of the new water meter and dual check backflow prevention device, and return of the existing water meter at the Owner’s meter maintenance facilities; resetting of meter box; replacement of missing or damaged box lid; completion and submittal of information for updating meter account records; and disturbed area restoration.

CURB STOP REPLACEMENT

Unit price each is for the labor and equipment to remove existing damaged curb stop and replace with new, Owner furnished curb stop.

METER CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

Unit price each is for the labor and equipment to remove existing damaged meter connector and replace with new, Owner furnished meter connector. Includes all required related activities in conjunction with concurrent meter changeout responsibilities noted above.

12”/18” METER RESETTER

Unit price each is for the labor and equipment to install a new, Owner furnished 12” to 18” meter resetter to accommodate desired meter depth within the meter box.

ADDITIONAL WORK ALLOWANCE

This allowance will only be utilized for additional work as directed by the Owner. The scope and cost must be approved by the Owner prior to performance of any work to be paid under this allowance.

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FY26-FY27 Water Meter Changeout Services (Residential / Light Commercial)

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(Rev. 06/16/26) 00 41 13-6 (Residential / Light Commercial)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The following project specific Special Conditions take precedent over plans and specifications.

Section numbers shown refer to the appropriate section of the Cobb County Water System Contract Documents. All other requirements remain in full effect.

1. The Owner will not withhold retainage from payments (Section 00 72 13, ¶7.02.C.3).

2. Builder's Risk insurance is not required for this project (Section 00 73 16, ¶3.C).

3. No subcontractors will be permitted to perform any portion of the work under this contract.

END OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)

IDENTIFICATION FORM

A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is generally defined as a Female, Black American, Hispanic American and any other minority owned business. See Instructions to Bidders (Section 00 21 13) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation (Section 00 45

54) for additional information related to periodic reporting guidelines.

If your firm is classified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), please complete this form and submit with bid response in the eProcurement Portal:

Name of Firm:

Address:

Telephone: Fax:

Email:

DBE Certification Number:

Name of Certifying Organization:

This information is acquired for documentation of participation only and will have no bearing on the award unless otherwise stated in the

Advertisement for Bids.

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Bidder hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract promptly after receipt of Notice to Proceed and to complete the work within the time frame specified by the Owner in each work order.

The prices bid under the terms of this contract are to be valid through September 30, 2027.

Receipt is acknowledged of the following addenda:

No. Dated _____________ No. Dated ____________

Bidder agrees that the Owner has the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive all formalities.

Respectfully submitted, Date:

Company

By:

Signature

Name

Title

Address CORPORATE SEAL

City/State/Zip Code

Telephone

Email

September 2011 00 42 10-1 FY26-FY27 Water Meter Changeout Services (Rev. 7-15-15) (Residential / Light Commercial)

SECTION 00 42 10

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION

FY26 – FY27 WATER METER CHANGEOUT SERVICES

(RESIDENTIAL / LIGHT COMMERCIAL)

INSTRUCTIONS

The nature of this contract necessitates that the Contractor have adequate ability in changeout (replacement) of 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, 1 ½-inch to 2-inch, and 3-inch residential meters and light commercial water meters. Any Bidder who submits a bid on this project must provide information regarding their qualifications demonstrating such ability. All Bidders must complete the entire form and furnish all required information.

The information presented herein will serve as the basis of the Owner’s evaluation of the responsibility of the Bidder. The review of the Contractor's qualifications for this project will take the following factors into consideration:

1. Work previously completed by the Contractor; and,

2. Whether the Contractor:

a. Has adequate facilities and equipment to do the work properly and expeditiously,

b. Has the financial resources to meet all obligations incidental to the work,

c. Has appropriate technical experience, and

d. Has an acceptable safety record.

All information submitted for the qualification process shall become the property of the Owner. To the extent allowed by law, the financial information will be considered confidential. The Owner reserves the right but does not have the obligation to request additional information.

Bidders are required to submit financial information to enable the Owner to adjudge the firm’s financial stability. The financial information required may be submitted in one of the following two formats:

1. Copies of financial statements included as an attachment to the Bid.

2. A Financial Information Form included with the Statement of Qualification, completed by an independent certified public accountant using data extracted from the Bidder’s financial statements.

Note that whether submitting copies of financial statements or information extracted from these statements, the statements must be audited or reviewed; compiled or self-prepared financial statements are not acceptable.

The information requested must be submitted on the forms provided within the Contractor’s Qualification Statement. Any additional pages attached to the form must include the Applicant’s name and cross references to item numbers on the application form. The Contractor’s Qualification Statement shall be filled out in full by typing or legible hand lettering in ink. All pages may be copied as needed. An original and one copy of the Application and required attachments must be submitted with the bid.

A Qualification Statement which has not been completed properly or does not include the necessary information or forms will result in the Bidder being deemed non-responsive.

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The enclosed Bidder’s Checklist is intended to serve as a reminder of the required information and forms to be submitted. The required forms to be completed and submitted are:

• Affidavit for Contractor - Certification of Qualification Application content

• Financial Information Form (alternate to submittal of financial statements)

• Forms for similar projects and references.

• Bidder’s Checklist

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SECTION 00 42 10

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION

FY26 – FY27 WATER METER CHANGEOUT SERVICES

(RESIDENTIAL / LIGHT COMMERCIAL)

1. Name of Contractor:

(AS REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE)

2. Contact Information:

a. Mailing Address:

b. Business Address:

c. Telephone number: ( )

d. Fax number: ( )

e. Primary Contact Person:

Name:

Email Address:

3. Licensing Information:

Business License Number: County of Issue:

4. Type of Organization (check appropriate block):

Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietorship

a. If corporation, indicate:

State of incorporation: Date:

b. If partnership, indicate date of organization:

c. If sole proprietorship, indicate number of years in continuous business:

d. List names of officers or partners and their length of time with the firm.

years years

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5. How many persons does your company permanently employ?

6. How many years of experience in the proposed type and size of construction work has your organization had as a general contractor?

A minimum of five years of active experience in the changeout of residential and light commercial water meters is required.

7. List all names previously used by your firm:

8. List all companies, firms, or organizations that own any part of your organization:

9. Is your firm currently prequalified with other municipalities or public utilities for the type of work included in this project?

Yes: No:

If yes, list names of municipalities or public utilities:

10. Provide a summary of the background and experience of the members of your organization who will perform management and supervisory functions on this project.

The summary must include the individual’s name, position and number of years with the firm, details regarding work experience with project names and dates, information about education, specialized training and/or certifications, and other pertinent information.

Provide background and experience summaries.

11. Submit an audited or reviewed financial statement for each of the past three years, including the most recent fiscal year activity. The statements must be prepared by an independent, licensed certified public accountant. Financial statements must include balance sheets, income statements, and a statement of retained earnings, supporting schedules, and notes.

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As an alternate, submit a completed Financial Information Form prepared by an independent, licensed certified public accountant. The form must include information for each of the past three years, including the most recent fiscal year activity.

Provide Financial Statements for the last three years, including the most recent fiscal year.

As an alternate, provide Financial Information Form.

Include SASE or delivery account number for return shipment of financial statements, if return is desired.

12. Have you ever been refused surety, bond, or liability insurance?

Yes: No:

If yes, attach an explanation.

13. Safety Information:

a. Does your firm have a written Safety, Health, and Environmental Program?

Yes: No:

b. Obtain from your insurance agent/broker/carrier your Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the past three years and list these Rates in the spaces provided below.

Year Experience Modification Rate 20__ 20__ 20__

Provide a copy of your workers compensation insurance carrier’s documentation showing calculation of your EMR for the most current year.

c. Has your firm received any OSHA violations (citations) in the past three years?

Yes: No:

If yes, attach a separate page describing the citations, including information about the dates of the citations, the nature of the violation, the project on which the citation was issued, the amount of penalty paid, if any. This question must be answered “Yes” and information provided if citations have been appealed or contested, but have not yet been resolved. If the citation was appealed and a decision has been issued, state the case number and the date of the decision.

14. Do your firm’s business policies conform with government regulations regarding nondiscrimination of employment and employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religious conviction, veteran status, handicap status, political beliefs or non-job related criteria?

Yes: No:

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15. Has your firm ever failed to complete any work awarded to you?

Yes: No:

If yes, attach a detailed explanation.

16. Has your firm been assessed liquidated damages on any project in the past five years?

Yes: No:

If yes, attach a detailed explanation.

17. Has your firm been involved in claims, arbitration, mediation, and lawsuits on public works projects, either a plaintiff or defendant, in the last five years?

Yes: No:

If yes, attach a separate sheet listing the name of the claim, the nature of the claim, when and where filed, status, final disposition if resolved, and the name and location of the project involved.

18. Does your firm (including any member, officer, partner, subsidiary or affiliate thereof) have a pending citation for violating any provision of The Official Code of Cobb County, Georgia at the current time?

Yes: No:

If yes, attach a separate sheet with a detailed explanation of the Code violation and the status of the resolution of the citation.

19. Submit information regarding your experience (use the attached Form for Similar Projects and References) for a minimum of three projects completed by your firm over the past six years. The names, addresses, location of the jobs performed, contract amounts, dates, project superintendent, and reference contact names with telephone numbers must be indicated on the form. Please be complete and ensure that all reference contact information is accurate and current. The submittal of Letters of Reference is encouraged; but only in addition to the current reference contact information.

One Form for Similar Projects and References shall be completed for each project, using the blank form attached. Supplemental information in other formats may also be attached to the Form if desired; however, a completed Form must be submitted for each project.

20. Forms: The forms to be completed and submitted with the Application follow this page.

Affidavit for Contractor – Certification of Prequalification Application Content Financial Information Form (alternate to submittal of financial statements) Form for Similar Projects and References (copy as needed) Applicant’s Checklist

Note: This symbol () indicates required attachments.

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COBB COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

CONTRACTOR’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION

AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTRACTOR

CERTIFICATION OF CONTENT

I, the undersigned, _______________________________ (typed name) as the authorized representative for ____________________________________(typed company name), a contractor submitting a bid on Cobb County Water System projects, do hereby attest that all statements and representations made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. These statements are made openly and freely without intent to influence or embellish actual conditions or circumstances that occurred.

I understand that the Cobb County Water System will investigate any and all statements and representations in this Statement of Qualification made by my firm and me and we freely give our permission for them to do so. Should releases be required by any of our professional, financial, or bonding institutions to release verification of the enclosed data, I have provided them in the application package. I agree to waive any claims against the Cobb County Water System for the release of the information necessary to evaluate this application.

I am hereto sworn _________________________________ (signature)

_________________________________________________ (title)

_________________________________________________ (firm name)

This date _____________________, ____

County of _____________________ State of _________________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of _________

______________________________ (Notary signature)

______________________________ (typed Notary name)

My commission expires _______________________

(Notary Seal)

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COBB COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

CONTRACTOR’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION

FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM

All Applicants must provide an audited or reviewed Financial Statement or must submit this Financial Information Form, completed by an independent certified public accountant. The ratios and other information listed hereon must be calculated from data included in audited or reviewed Financial Statements prepared for the Applicant by an independent certified public accountant. The use of compiled or self-prepared financial statements is not acceptable.

Name of Applicant

Item Value by Year 20__ 20__ 20__

Current Ratio1

Quick Ratio2

Solvency Ratio3

Total Debt Ratio4

Debt to Equity Ratio5

Profitability6

Stockholder’s Equity7

1Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities 2Quick Ratio = Cash + Accounts Receivable / Current Assets - Current Liabilities 3Solvency Ratio = Shareholder’s Equity / Total Assets 4Total Debt Ratio = Current Liabilities + Long-term Liabilities / Total Assets 5Debt to Equity Ratio = Current Liabilities + Long-term Liabilities / Shareholder’s Equity 6Profitability = Profit before Taxes x 100 / Total Assets 7Stockholder’s Equity – indicate range of value based on the following categories:

Less than $500K = 1; $500K to $1M = 2; $1M to $2M = 3; $2M to $4M = 4; Greater than $4M = 5

Accountant’s Certification

I (we) have examined this Financial Information Form and the Applicant’s original audited or reviewed financial statements, and find that the all information presented hereon is based on data extracted from those financial statements. I understand that this form is intended solely for use by the Cobb County Water System during review of the Application for Prequalification for Water and Sewer Line Construction submitted by the Applicant. In addition, I have no personal financial interest or affiliation with this organization or individual.

Firm Signature: Date:

Independent Certified Public Accountant:

Firm Name:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

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FORM FOR SIMILAR PROJECTS AND REFERENCES

Name of Contractor:

Project Name:

Location:

Project Owner:

Contact Person:

Title:

Telephone Number Email Address:

Contract Dates: Date of Notice to Proceed:

Date of Final Completion:

Contract Amount: Original: $ Final: $ Brief Description of Project

Type of Project (check appropriate box): Public Works Private Owner Contractual Status on Project (check appropriate box): Prime Contractor Subcontractor If subcontractor, provide name of Prime Contractor:

Did you provide performance and/or payment bonds on this project? Yes ____ No ____

Was this project completed within the original contract period? Yes ____ No ____

Is a letter of reference from the project owner included with this application?

Yes ____ No ____

Copy this form for additional Similar Projects

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COBB COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION

Bidder’s Checklist

Contractor Name: ______________________________ Date Submitted: ____________

Contractor’s Qualification Statement form filled out in its entirety?

Background and experience summaries for key personnel attached?

Financial statements or Financial Information Form attached?

Information regarding inability to obtain surety, bond, or liability insurance attached (if applicable)?

Documentation showing calculation of EMR

OSHA citation information attached (if applicable)?

Information regarding failure to complete work attached (if applicable)?

Liquidated damages assessment information attached (if…