Bid Item 25_904 Retention and Detention Ponds.PDF

Bid Item #25-904 Retention and Detention Ponds Repair Related to Hurricane Helene Storm Damage Bid Due: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.

Federally Funded

Bid Specifications

Bid Item #25-904

Retention and Detention Ponds Repair Related to Hurricane Helene Storm Damage

For

Augusta, Georgia –Engineering and Environmental Services Department

Bid Due: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.

Until further notice All bid openings, conferences, and evaluation meetings will be conducted by electronic teleconferencing via ZOOM.

Instructions are enclosed.

Sec. 1-10-50. Sealed bids selection method:

Bid acceptance and bid evaluation. Provided that the bids are delivered to the Procurement Director at the time, place, and under the conditions contained in the Invitation for Bids, the bids shall be conditionally accepted without alteration or correction pending evaluation.

To Ensure Timely Deliveries; It Is The Responsibility Of The Vendor To Ensure Their Bid Submittal Is Received By The Time Specified Above. All Submittals MUST Be Received During Our Normal Office Hours From 8:30

A.M. To 5:00 P.M., Monday Through Friday.

Thanks for doing business with us . . .

Andy Penick, Procurement Director

535 Telfair Street, Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901

Rev. 10/02/24

Table of Contents

Invitation to Bid

Electronic Zoom Information

Instructions to Submit

Purpose Viewing of the Augusta Code Compliance with Laws Bid for All or Part All protests shall be made in writing Local Vendor Preference Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Policy Augusta Georgia License Requirement Terms of Contract

Notice to All Vendors (Required to be returned with your submittal. Both documents must be notarized) Attachment B Return the 2 pages Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program

Trade Secret Status Affidavit

Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program Ordinance Requirements

Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise Program (M/WBE) Goal Waiver

No Response Letter

Bid Specifications

Revised 9/6/24

Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office until Wednesday, November 19 , 2025 @ 11 :00 a .m. via ZOOM Meeting ID: 966 517 3229 ; Passcode:

25904 for furnishing:

Bid Item #25-904 Retention and Detention Ponds Repair Related to Hurricane Helene Storm Damage for Augusta, GA – Engineering and Environmental Services Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of:

Andy Penick, Procurement Director Augusta, GA Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901

Bid documents may be viewed on the Augusta, Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. Bid documents may be obtained at the offices of Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Suite 605, Augusta, GA 30901 (706-821-2422).

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Meeting ID: 966 517 3229; Passcode: 25904.

All questions must be submitte d in writing by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Thursday , November 6 , 2025 @ 5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by email; all must be received by mail or hand delivered . A ll submittals must be received during our normal office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

No bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of c ontract with the successful bidder. A 5 % Bid bond is required to be submitted along with the bidder s ’ qualifications. A 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award.

Invitation for bids and specifications . An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in th e invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope.

GEORGIA E-Verify and Public Contracts: The Georgia E-Verify law requires contractors and all sub-contractors on Georgia public contract (contracts with a government agency) for the physical performance of services over $2,499 in value to enroll in E-Verify, regardless of the number of employees. They may be exempt from this requirement if they have no employees and do not plan to hire employees for the purpose of comp leting any part of the public contract. Certain professions are also exempt. All requests for bid s issued by a city must include the contractor affidavit as part of the requirement for their bid to be considered.

Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.

Correspondence must be submitted via mail or email as follows:

Augusta Procurement Department Attn: Andy Penick, Procurement Director 535 Telfair Street, Room 605 Augusta, GA 30901 Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov

No bid will be accepted by email; all must be received by mail or hand delivered.

ANDY PENICK, Procurement Director Publish:

Augusta Chronicle October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2025 Metro Courier October 16, 2025 cc Tameka Allen Administrator

Hameed Malik Engineering and Environmental Services Department June Hamal Engineering and Environmental Services Department

Revised: 10/02/2024 mailto:procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

ELECTRONIC ZOOM INFORMATION

The Augusta, Georgia Procurement Department conducts Public RFP, RFQ, and Bid Openings to award quality contracts for Augusta. Bidders may participate in our Public Openings via webcast or teleconference by following the instructions outlined below:

ELECTRONIC BID INSTRUCTIONS

Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device

Pre-Bid Conference - Bid #25-904 Retention and Detention Ponds Repair Related to Hurricane Helene Storm Damage for Augusta, GA-Engineering and Environmental Services Department

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.

ZOOM Pre-Bid Conference:

1. Go to https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 966 517 3229

2. Password: 25904

3. Teleconference: Telephone number: 646 876 9923

Bid Opening - Bid #25-904 Retention and Detention Ponds Repair Related to Hurricane Helene Storm Damage for Augusta, GA-Engineering and Environmental Services Department

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.

ZOOM Opening:

1. Go to https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 966 517 3229

2. Password: 25905

3. Teleconference: Telephone number: 646 876 9923

OFFICAL BID RESULTS will Post within 5 Days For Assistance: Please Contact the Bid and Contract Team at (706) 821-2422

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INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT

1.1 Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide

general and specific information for use by vendors in submitting a bid to supply Augusta, Georgia with equipment, supplies, and or services as listed above.

All bids are governed by the Augusta, Georgia Code.

1.2 Viewing the Augusta Code : All bids are governed

and awarded in accordance with the applicable federal and sta te regulations and the Augusta, Georgia Code. To view the Code visit August a ’ s website at www.augustaga.gov or http://www.augustaga.gov/index.aspx?NID=685 Guidelines & Procedures.

1.3 Compliance with laws: The Bidder shall obtain and

maintain all licenses, permits, liability insurance, workman's co mpensation insurance and comply with any and all other standards or regulations required by federal, state or Augusta, Georgia statute, ordinances, and rules during the performance of any contract between the Bidder and Augusta, Georgia. Any such requirement specifically set forth in any contract document between the Bidder and Augusta, Georgia shall be supplementary to this section and not in substitution thereof.

1.4 Bids For All Or Part: Unless otherwise specified by

Augusta, Georgia or by the bidder, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE AWARD

ON ALL ITEMS, OR ON ANY OF THE ITEMS

ACCORDING TO THE BEST INTEREST OF AUGUSTA,

GEORGIA. Bidder may restrict his bid to consideration in the aggregate by so stating but must name a unit price on each item submitted upon.

1.5 All protests shall be made in writing to:

Attn: Andy Penick Procurement Director 535 Telfair Street, Room 605 Augusta, GA 30901 Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov

1.6 L ocal Vendor Preference: The Local Vendor

Preference policy shall only be applied to projects of one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or less and only when the lowest local qualified bidder is within 10% or $10,000, whichever is less of the lowest non-local bidders.

1.7 Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE)

Policy : Court Order Enjoining Race-Based Portion of DBE Program Augusta, Georgia does not have a race or gender conscious Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) program for projects having Augus ta, Georgia as the source of funding.

Augusta does enforce mandatory DBE requirements of federal and state agencies on contracts funded by such agencies and has a DBE Program to comply with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other federal and state mandated DBE requirements for certain DOT, FTA, FAA, and other federal and state assisted contracts as required by 49 C.F.R. Part 26, et. seq.

and/or 49 C.F.R. Part 23, et. seq . This DBE program is only for DOT, FTA and FAA assisted contracts and other federal or state funded contracts having mandatory DBE requirements. (See Article 13 of the Augusta, GA. Code.)

Augusta, Georgia prohibits any language in any solicitation, bid or contract that is inconsistent with the July 21, 2011, Court Order in the case, Thompson Wrecking, Inc. v. Augusta Georgia , civil action No. 1:07-CV-019. Any such language appearing in any Augusta, Georgia solicitation, bid or contract is void and unenforceable.

A copy of this Order can be reviewed at www.augustaga.gov home page.

1.8 Augusta, Georgia License Requirement: For further

information contact the License and Inspection Department @ 706 312-5050.

General Contractor s ’ License Number: If applicable, in accordance with O.C.G.A. §43-41, or be subjected to penalties as may be required by law.

Utility Contractor License Number: If applicable, in accordance with O.C.G.A. §43-14 , or be subjected to penalties as may be required by law.

1.9 Terms of Contract: (Check where applicable)

[ ] (A) Annual Contract [X] (B) One time Purchase.

[ ] (C) Other

Revised 2/11/2016

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NOTICE TO ALL VENDORS

ADHERE TO THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS AND DO NOT SUBSTITUTE FORMS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Attachment B is a consolidated document consisting of:

1. Business License Number Requirement (must be provided)

2. Acknowledgement of Addenda (must be acknowledged, if any)

3. Statement of Non-Discrimination

4. Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder/Offeror

5. Conflict of Interest

6. Contractor Affidavit and Agreement (E-Verify User ID Number must be provided)

Attachment B Must be Notarized & Two (2) Pages Must be returned with your submittal - No Exceptions.

Business License Requirement: Bidder must be licensed in the Governmental entity for where they do the majority of their business.

Your company’s business license number must be provided on Page 1 of Attachment B. If your Governmental entity (State or Local) does not require a business license, your company will be required to obtain a Richmond County business license if awarded a contract. For further information contact the License and Inspection Department @ 706 312-5050.

Acknowledgement of Addenda: You Must acknowledge all Addenda. See Page 1 of Attachment B.

E-Verify * User Identification Number (Company I.D.) T he recommended awarded vendor will be required to provide a copy of Homeland Securit y ’ s Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU). Contractors, Bids, RFPs, R FQs - Any contractors performing the physical performance of service s ” for your city, including those that respond to bids or requests for bid s, must submit an E-Verify affidavit. Your city cannot consider any contractors, even as part of a bidding or RFP process, unless they have given you the appropriate E-Verify contractor affidavits.

Contractors are defined as those who provide any “ physical performance of services , ” which means any performance of labor or services for a public employer using a bidding process or by contract that costs over $2,499.99 in value between December 1 and November 30 of any given year. Typically, eligible contracts may include: New construction or the demolition of structures/roads Routine operation, repair, and maintenance of existing structures. Any contracts for labor and service that exceed $2,499.99. Contracts for the purchase of goods without any services provided are not subject to these E-Verify requirements.

The city, each contractor, and each subcontractor have dif ferent roles and responsibilities in the E-Verify process. The city collects E-Verify affidavits from the contractor. The contractor collects E-Verify affidavits from its subcontractors. The subcontractors collect E-Verify affidavits from its sub-subcontractors. Independent contractors (those with no employees) do not need to supply E-Verify information. Instead, they will provide a drive r ’ s license or state identification card from states on the “ complian t ” list created by the Georgia Attorney General. Th ose contractors and subcontractors that fill out the affidavits are responsible for the accuracy of the information. The city does not need to confirm that the E-Verify information is correct. The liability for incorrect information is on the contractor or subcontractor. NOTE : The authorization date can be found within the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Affidavit Verifying Status for Augusta Benefit Application (S.A.V.E. Program) (Must Be Returned With Your Submittal)

The successful bidder will submit the following forms to the Procurement Department no later than five (5) days after receiving the “Letter of Recommendation” (Vendor’s letter will denote the date forms are to be received)

1. Georgia Security and Immigration Subcontractor Affidavit

2. Non-Collusion Affidavit of Sub-Contractor

3. PLEASE NOTE GEORGIA LAW CHANGE : E-Verify and Public Contracts: The Georgia E-Verify law requires contractors and all sub-contractors on Georgia public contract (contracts with a government agency) for the physical perform ance of services over $2,499 in value to enroll in E-Verify, regardless of the number of employees . They may be exempt from this requirement if they have no employees and do not plan to hire employees for the purpose of completing any part of the public contract. Certain professions are also exempt. All requests for bid s issued by a city must include the contractor affidavit as part of the requirement for their bid to be considered.

WARNING: Please review “Notice to Bidder” regarding Augusta Georgia’s Local Small Business Opportunity Program Bidder Requirements.

Vendors are cautioned that acquisition of bid documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of bid documents from unauthorized sources places the proposer at risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.

1 Bid s are publicly opened. It is your responsibility to ensure that your company has met the Specifications and Licenses requirements prior to submitting a bid.

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Attachment B You Must Complete and Return the 2 pages of Attachment B with Your Submittal. Document Must Be Notarized.

Augusta, Georgia Augusta Procurement Department ATTN: Procurement Director 535 Telfair Street, Suite 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 Name of Bidder: _______________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________ Fax: __________________________Email: ________________________________

Do You Have A Business License? Yes: ______ No: ______

Augusta, GA Business License # for your Company (Must Provide): ______________________________________

And/or Your State/Local Business License # for your Company (Must Provide): _____________________________

Utility Contractors License # (Must Provide if applicable): _______________________________ MUST BE LISTED ON FRONT OF ENVELOPE

General Contractor License # (Must Provide if applicable): _______________________________________________

Additional Specialty License # (Must Provide if applicable): ______________________________________________

NOTE: Company must be licensed in the Governmental entity for where they d o the majority of their business. If your Governmental entity (State or Local) does not require a business license, please state above (Procurement will verify), your company will be required to obtain a Richmond County business license if awarded a BID.

For further information regarding Augusta, GA license requirements, please contact the License and Inspection Department @ 706 312-5050.

List the State, City & County that issued your license: ___________________________________________________________

Acknowledgement of Addenda: (#1) ____: (#2) ____: (#3) ____: (#4) ____: (#5) ____: (#6) ____: (#7) ____: (#8) ____:

NOTE: CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX (ES) - ADD ADDITIONAL NUMBERS AS APPLICABLE

Statement of Non-Discrimination The undersigned understands that it is the policy of Augusta, Georgia to promote full and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with Augusta, Georgia. The undersigned covenants that we have not discriminated, on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, or ethnicity, with regard to prime contracting, subcontracting, or partnering opportunities.

The undersigned covenants and agrees to make good faith efforts to ensure maximum practicable participation of local small businesses on the bid or contract awarded by Augusta, Georgia. The undersigned further covenants that we have completed truthfully and fully the required forms regarding good faith efforts and local small business subcontractor/supplier utilization.

The undersigned further covenants and agrees not to engage in discriminatory conduct of any type against local small businesses, in conformity with Augusta, Georgi a ’ s Local Small Business Opportunity Program. Set forth below is the signature of an officer of the proposer/contracting entity with the authority to bind the entity.

The undersigned acknowledge and warrant that this Company has been made aware of understands and agrees to take affirmative action to provide such companies with the maximum practicable opportunities to do business with this Company;

That this promise of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be continuing in nature and shall remain in full force and effect without interruption;

That the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made as part of and incorporated by reference into any contract or portion thereof which this Company may hereafter obtain and;

That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of nondiscrimin ation as made and set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of contract entitling Augusta, Georgia to declare the contract in default and to exercise any and all applicable rights remedies including but not limited to cancellation of the contract, termination of the contract, suspension and debarment from future contracting opportunities, and withholding and or forfeiture of compensation due and owing on a contract.

Non-Collusion of Prime Bidder By submission of a bid, the vendor certifies, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief:

( a) The prices in the bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communications, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor.

( b) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in the bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other vendor or to any competitor.

( c) No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the vendor to induce any other person, partnership, or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. Collusions and fraud in bid preparation shall be reported to the State of Georgia Attorney General and the United States Justice Department.

You Must Complete and Return the 2 pages of Attachment B with Your Submittal. Document Must Be Notarized.

Rev. 4/09/21

Conflict of Interest PAGE 2 OF 2 By submission of a bid, the responding firm certifies, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief:

1. No circumstances exist which cause a Conflict of Interest in performing the services required by this BID, and

2. That no employee of the County, nor any member thereof, not any public agency or official affected by this BID, has any pecuniary interest in the business of the responding firm or his sub-consultant(s) has any interest that would conflict in any manne r or degree with the performance related to this BID. By submission of a bid, the vendor certifies under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief:

( a) The prices in the bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communications, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor.

( b) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in the bid ha ve not knowingly been disclosed by the vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other vendor or competitor.

c) No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the vendor to induce any other person, partnership, or cooperation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. For any breach or violation of this provision, the County shall have the right to terminate any related contract or agreement without liability and at its discretion to deduct from the price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, payment, or consideration.

Contractor Affidavit and Agreement: Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b) (l) GEORGIA E-Verify and Public Contracts: The Georgia E-Verify law requires contractors and all sub-contractors on Georgia public contract (contracts with a government agency) for the physical performance of services over $2,499 in value to enroll in E-Verify, regardless of the number of employees. They may be exemp t from this requirement if they have no employees and do not plan to hire employees for the purpose of completing any part of the public contract. Certain professions are also exempt. All requests for bids issued by a city must include the contractor affidavit as part of the requirement for their bid to be considered.

The undersigned contractor ("Contractor") executes this Affidavit t o comply with O.C.G.A § 13-10-91 related to any contract to which Contractor is a party that is subject to O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and hereby verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, attesting as follows:

a) The Contractor has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program;

b) The Contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period, including any renewal or extension thereof;

c) The Contractor will notify the public employer in the event the Contractor ceases to utilize the federal work authorization program during the contract period, including renewals or extensions thereof;

d) The Contractor understands that ceasing to utilize the federal work authorization program constitutes a material breach of Contract;

e) The Contractor will contract for the performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an a ffidavit to the Contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(a), (b), and (c);

f) The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that this Affidavit shall be incorporated into any contract(s) subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 13-10- 91 for the project listed below to which Contractor is a party after the date hereof without further action or consent by Contractor; and

g) Contractor acknowledges its responsibility to submit copies of any affidavits, drivers' licenses, and identification ca rds required pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 to the public employer within five business days of receipt.

Georgia Law requires your company to have an E-Verify*User Identification Number (Company I.D.) on or after July 1, 2009.

For additional information or to enroll your company, visit the State of Georgia website:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll/ and/or http://www.dol.state.ga.us/pdf/rules/300_10 1.pdf

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number: E-VERIFY REQUIRED FOR ALL CONTRACTS OVER $2,499.00 Date of Authorization

** (E-Verify Number) ____________________________________________________________________

Name of Contractor Name of Project/Bid Number

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – RICHMOND COUNTY CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

Name of Public Employer

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

Executed on _____________________________, 20________ in ___________________ (City), ______________ (State).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _______ DAY OF ____________________________, 20_______

Notary Public My Commission Expires: NOTARY SEAL

The undersigned further agrees to submit a notarized copy of Attachment B, and any required documentation noted as part of the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissions specifications which govern this process. In addition, the undersigned agrees to submit all required forms for any subcontractor(s) as requested and or required. I further understand that my submittal will be deemed non-compliant if any part of this process is violated.

You Must Complete and Return the 2 pages of Attachment B with Your Submittal. Document Must Be Notarized.

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You Must Complete and Return with Your Submittal. Document Must Be Notarized

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program

Affidavit Verifying Status for Augusta, Georgia Benefit Application By executing this affidavit under oath, as an applicant for an Augusta, Georgia Business License o r Occupation Tax Certificate, Alcohol License, Taxi Permit, Contract, or other public benefit as reference in O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1, I am stating the following with respect to my bid for an Augusta, Georgia contract for

[ITB Project Number and Project Name]

[Print/Type: Name of natural person applying on behalf of individual, business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity]

[Print/Type: Name of business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity]

1.) _________ I am a citizen of the United States.

OR

2.) _________ I am a legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older.

OR

3.) _________ I am an otherwise qualified alien (8 § USC 1641) or nonimmigrant under the Federal Immigration and

Nationality Act (8 USC 1101 et seq.) 18 years of age or older and lawfully present in the United States. *

In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 of the Official Code of Georgia.

Signature of Applicant

Printed Name

*Alien Registration Number for Non-Citizens

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE ___________ DAY OF ______________, 20____

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: _______________________________NOTARY SEAL

Note: THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR SUBMITTAL R E V. 2/17/2016

TRADE SECRET STATUS AFFIDAVIT

Augusta, Georgia

All documents, data, letters and generated i nformation received by Augusta, Georgia constitutes a “ public recor d ” and is subject to disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act ("GORA"). O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq. However, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-18- 72(a)(34), "[an] entity submitting records containing trade secrets that wishes to keep such records confidential under this paragraph shall submit and attach to the records an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records constitute trade secrets pursuant to Article 27 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 [O.C.G.A. § 10-1-760 et seq.].

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-761(4) defines “ Trade secret" as “ … information, without regard to form, including, but not limited to, technical or nontechnical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans , product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers which is not commonly known by or available to the public and which information:

A. Derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and

B. Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.”

Therefore, the records listed below and attached hereto, that were submitted with _______________________response to Augusta, Georgia Request for Bid , Request for Quote, or Request for Qualified Contractor _____________ _are marked confidential pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 10-1-761(4):

• (List specific information that the supplier wishes to withhold and how that information constitutes a trade secret)

• Additional trade secret information requested to be withheld

• Your company is requested to send a redacted copy of your submittal.

Under penalty of perjury, acknowledging that O.C.G.A. §16-10-71 provides a penalty of a fine of up to $1,000 and potential imprisonment of one to five years, I attest that the specific information in t he records listed above constitutes trade secrets pursuant to O .C .G.A. § 10-1-761(4), and request that Augusta, Georgia not disclose this protected informat i on under the Georgia Open Records Act ("GORA").

Signature:

[Signatory Name in Print] [Signatory’s Title] [Company Name]

_______________________________ Date: ______________________________________ [Signatory’s Title]

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE

ME ON THIS ______ DAY OF

_____________, 202_.

__________________________________ My Commission Expires: ______________

NOTARY PUBLIC

Return form only if applicable. If form is not returned with your submittal, it will be deemed there are no trade secrets in your package submittal.

EXCEPTION SHEET

If the commodity (ies) and/or services proposed in the response to this bid is in anyway different from that contained in this bid, the bidder is responsible to clearly identify by specificat ion section number, all such differences in the space provided below. Otherwise, it will be assumed that bidder(s) offer is in total compliance with all aspects of the bid.

Below are the exceptions to the stated specifications:

Signature

Date

Company

Title

Return with submittal if the commodity and/or services proposed in the response to this bid are in any way different from that contained in the specifications.

R E V. 7/12/2015

Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program Ordinance Requirements Notice To All Bidders (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Shall apply to ALL Bids regardless of the dollar amount In accordance with the Commission Action on 7/25/24 and the adoption of Ordinance No. 7945 Chapter 10C of the AUGUSTA, GA, CODE, Contractors agree to collect and maintain all records neces sary to Augusta, Georgia to evaluate the effectiveness of its Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program and to make such records available to Augusta, Georgia upon request. The requirements of the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program can be found at www.augustaga.gov. In accordance with AUGUSTA, GA. CODE, Contractors shall report to Augusta, Georgia the total dollars paid to each subcontractor, vendor, or other business on each contract, a nd shall provide such payment affidavits, regarding payment to subcontractors, if any as required by Augusta, Georgia. Such utilization reports shall be in the format specified by the Director of Compliance and shall be submitted at such times as required by Augusta, Georgia. Required forms can be found at www.augustaga.gov. If you need assistance completing a form or filing information, please contact the M/WBE Program office at (706) 821-2406. Failure to provide such reports withing the time period specified by Augusta, Georgia shall entitle Augusta, Georgia to exercise any of the remedies set forth, including, but not limited to, withholding payment from the Contractor and/or collecting liquidated damages.

SHALL APPLY TO PROJECTS IN EXCESS OF $300,000

Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program (Continued) Sec. 1-10-138. Race and Gender-Conscious Efforts Contract-by-Contract Subcontractor Goals The City, through the Goal Setting Committee (GSC), will se t specific, separate percentage-based MBE and WBE subcontracting goals on a contract-by contract basis for Prime contracts in Construction, Architecture & Engineering, Professional Services, and Other Services valued in excess of $300,000. The City shall establish such goals based upon the type of contract, the type of subcontracting work that will be required, and the availability of M/WBE firms to perform the work for that specific contract.

The GSC shall not establish subcontracting goals on contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are not at least three (3) MBE and/or WBE firms that are available and capable to perform a CUF for the overall subcontracting opportunities on the contract.

Good Faith Efforts (GFE) Requirements and Guidance 1.Achievement of subcontracting goals or documentation of Good Faith Efforts applies to every Contract for which such goals are established. The Bidder shall submit a compliance plan detailing its achieveme nt of the goals or its Good Faith Efforts to meet the goals. The compliance plan shall be due at the time set out in the solicitation documents.

2.When a Bidder cannot achieve the goals, its compliance plan shall document its GFE to achieve the goals. The Director of Compliance will determine whether the Bidder has made such GFE.

Bid Documents All bid documents shall require bidders or Bidders to submit with their bid the following written documents, statements, or forms, which shall be made available by the Procurement Department.

Proposed Letter of Intent MBE/WBE.

Proposed MBE/WBE Utilization Plan.

Documentation of Good Faith Efforts Form ( in the event the bidder will not meet the MBE and WBE goals).

Failure to submit the above documentation shall result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

Sec. 1-10-154.Exceptions In accordance with § 1-10-8, on federally funded projects or contracts, the M/WBE Program shall only be utilized when authorized by the applicable federal (and/or Georgia) laws, regulation s, and conditions relating to that project or contract. To the extent that there are any conflicts between any such laws, regulations, or conditions and the provisions of the M/WBE Program, the federal (and/or Georgia) guidance shall control.

NOTE: All forms should be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope, labeled M/WBE Forms, Compan y ’ s Name & Bud number

For questions and or additional information, please contact:

Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program

535 Telfair Street, Suite 530 Augusta, Georgia 30901

(706) 821-2406 mwbe@augustaga.gov

Website: https://www.augustaga.gov/83/Disadvantaged- Business-Enterprise

REV. 9/6/24

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

2. GEORGIA PROMPT PAY

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

4. BID PROPOSAL

5. AGREEMENT

6. GENERAL CONDITIONS

7. GDOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS TRAFFIC CONTROL

8. SPECIAL PROVISION

SECTION I: INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

IB-01 GENERAL

All proposals must be presented in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner. The proposal must be filed with the Owner on or before the time stated in the invitation for bids. Mailed proposals will be treated in every respect as though filed in person and will be subject to the same requirements.

Proposals received subsequent to the time stated will be returned unopened. Prior to the time stated any proposal may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no proposa l may be withdrawn after bid closing and for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been awarded, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder.

IB-02 EXAMINATION OF WORK

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Meeting ID: 966 517 3229;

Passcode: 25904.

Each bidder shall, by careful examination, satisfy himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and q uantity of the facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under the contract. No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of the contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations therein.

IB-03 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

No interpretation of the meaning of plans, specifications or other pre-bid documents will be made to any bidder orally.

Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to Andy Penick, Director of Procurement;

P rocurement Department, 535 Telfair Street, Suite 605, Augusta, Georgia, 30901 or b y email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov by Thursday, November 6, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m . Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addend a to the specifications which, if issued, will be sent by email to all prospective bidders ( at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

IB-04 PREPARATION OF BIDS

Bids shall be submitted on the forms provid ed and must be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by the person signing the bid.

Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid forms, unless specific directions in the advertisement, on the bid form, or in the special specifications allow for partial bids. Failure to quote on all items may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required, bidders shall insert the words “no bid” where appropriate.

Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for.

Telegraphic bids will not be considered. Modifications to bids already submitted will be allowed if submitted by telegraph prior to the time fixed in the Invitation for Bids. Modifications shall be submitted as such, and shall not reveal the total amount of either the original or revised bids.

Bids by wholly owned proprietorships or partnerships will be signed by all owners. Bids of corporations will be signed by an officer of the firm and his signature attested by the secretary thereof who will affix the corporate seal to the proposal.

NOTE: A 5% Bid Bond is required in all cases.

IB-05 BASIS OF AWARD

The bids will be compared on the basis of LS price, as extended, which will include and cover the furnishing of all material and the performance of all labor requisite or proper, and completing of all the work called for under the accompanying contract, and in the manner set forth and described in the specifications.

The Price i ncludes the furnishing of all labor, material, grading, and mob/demobilization traffic control for the construction complete in place LS for each Asset ID.

The bid will be awarded to the lowest reliable bidder whose proposal shall have met all the prescribed requirements per Exhibit J - Special Provision (Federal Clause)

IB-06 BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS

No proposal will be received from any bidder unless he can present satisfactory evidence that he is skilled in work of a similar nature to that covered by the contract and has sufficient assets to meet all obligations to be incurred in carrying out the work. He shall submit with his proposal a FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT STATEMENT, giving reliable information as to working capital available, plant equipment, and his experience and general qualifications. The owner m ay make such investigations as are deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to him all such additional information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by the bidder or investigation of him fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Part of the evi dence required above shall consist of a list of the names and addresses of not less than five (5) firms or corporations for which the bidder has done similar work.

IB-07 PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BOND

Note: A 100 % Performance and Payment bond is required in all cases.

At the time of entering into the contract, the Contractor shall give bond to the owner for the use of the owner and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery or materials under or for the purpose of such contract, conditi onal for the payment as they become due, of all just claims for such work, tools, machinery, skill and terms, for saving the owner harmless from all cost and charges that may accrue on account of the owner performing the work specified, and for compliance with the laws pertaining thereto.

When performance and/or payment bonds are required, each shall be issued in an amount equal to the Contract Amount as security for the faithful performance and/or payment of all Contractor's obligations under the Contract

Documents. Performance and payment bonds shall be issued by a solvent corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Georgia and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by OWNER pursuant to applicable law.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign bonds must file with each copy thereof, a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney.

IB-08 REJECTION OF BIDS

These proposals are asked for in good faith, and awards will be made as soon as practicable, provided satisfactory bids are received. The right is reserved, however to waive any informalities in bidding, to reject any and all proposals, or to accept a bid other than the lowest submitted if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner.

Bid may be rejected if any of the Unit Prices are obviously unbalanced. The Owner will decide whether any Unit Prices are unbalanced either excessively above or below a reasonable cost analysis value determined by the Engineer, particularly if these unbalanced amounts are substantial and contrary to the interest of the Owner.

Bid may be rejected as irregular if they show any omissions, alterations of form, additions or conditions not called for, unauthorized alternate bids, erasures or changes not initialed, or other irregularities.

SECTION II: GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT

GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT

This Agreement is intended by the Parties to, and does, supersede any and all provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act, O.C.G.A. Section 13-11-1, et seq. In the event any provision of this Agreement is inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay Act, the provision of this Agreement shall control.

All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the Owner and the Contractor arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Richmond Count, Georgia. The Contractor, by executing this Agreement, specifically consents to venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest the venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia.

Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest shall be due Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to this Agreement and Contractor specifically waives any claim to same.

NOTICE

All references in this document, which includes all papers, writings, drawings, plans or photographs to be used in connection with this document, to “ Richmond County Board of Commissioner s ” shall be deemed to mean “ Augusta Richmond County Commission-Council and all references to “Chairman” shall be deemed to mean “Mayor”.

DISPOSALS

Prior to any material from this project being wasted or otherwise disposed of outside the project limits the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a copy of written permission, signed by the property owner (or his authorized agent) describing the estimated amount and type of material to be placed on said property. If any portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, wood or other such materials a re to be wasted on the property, a copy of the owne r ’ s inert landfill permit, issued by the Environmental Protection Division shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to any such waste being removed from the project.

In all cases, regardless of the material being wasted, a grading permit issued by Augusta Richmond County must be furnished to the Engineer.

SECTION III: SCOPE OF SERVICES

RETENTION AND DETENTION PONDS REPAIR RELATED TO HURRICANE HELENE STORM DAMAGE

Scope of Services:

This project will be funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agenc y ’ s (FEMA) and focus on restoring community safety, accessibility, and storm resilience following the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene. This Project addresses storm-related damage to stormwater management facilities across Augusta-Richmond County.

The work includes sediment and debris removal, embankment stabilization, structural repairs, and grading improvements to restore ponds to pre-disaster conditions or better. These repairs are essential to maintain flood control capacity, reduce erosion, and enhance long-term stormwater system performance.

All work under this bid shall be paid on a Lump Sum (LS) basis. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all mobilization, labor, equipment, materials, supervision, traffic control and incidentals necessary to complete the work as described in the scope. No additional amount or claim for extra compensation will be considered or paid beyond the approved lump sum price.

The following is the FEMA report detailing the scope of services

The Disaster #4830DR, which occurred between 09/24/2024 and 10/30/2024, caused:

Damage #1492964 Augusta Richmond County Stormwater Retention and Detention Ponds

General Facility Information Facility Type: Sediment, Debris, Retention/Detention Basins Facility: Augusta-Richmond County Stormwater Retention and Detention Ponds Facility Description: 47 retention and detention ponds round all Augusta Richmond County Approx. Year Built: 2000 Location Description: Multiple site Purpose: Flood Control Capacity: Multiple Site

Quantity of Material Deposited by Incident: N/A

General Facility Information:

Date Damaged: 9/27/2024 Cause of Damage: Strong winds and heavy rain of Hurricane Helene caused damaged on 47 detention/retention ponds around all Augusta-Richmond County Facility Damage:

See Table in Section IV Bid Proposal

SECTION 3: BID PROPOSAL

Date: _______________ Gentlemen:

In compliance with your invitation for bids dated ____________, 2025, the undersigned hereby proposed to furnish all labor,…