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November 29, 2023

INVITATION TO BID

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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Provision of Construction and/or Replacement of Concrete Structures on an Annual Contract with four (4) one-year options to renew for the Department of Transportation.

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL# and Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on December 29, 2023 at the Gwinnett County Financial Services – Purchasing Division – 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any bid received after this date and time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. Apparent bid results will be available the following business day on our website www.gwinnettcounty.com.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on December 07, 2023, at the DOT Central, 620 Winder Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. All bidders are strongly urged to attend.

Questions regarding bids should be directed to Kaley Ivins, Purchasing Manager, at kaley.ivins@gwinnettcounty.com or by calling 770-822-8732 no later than 3:00 p.m. December 07, 2023. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

All bids should be submitted in duplicate.

Successful vendors will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance Company should be authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department and must have an A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher.

All contractors must submit with bid, a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid made payable to the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. Failure to submit a bid bond with the proper rating will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. The successful bidder(s) will be required to furnish a contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the sum of up to $300,000.00 and provide insurance coverage as required by the contract documents. Insurance and Bonding Company should be licensed to do business by the Georgia Secretary of State, authorized to do business in Georgia by The Georgia Insurance Department, listed in the Department of Treasury's Publication of Companies holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Surety on Federal Bonds and as acceptable reinsuring companies. The bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond must have an A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher.

Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.

The written bid documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties. Award will be made to the contractor submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety.

Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion.

Award notification will be posted after award on the County website, www.gwinnettcounty.com and companies submitting a bid will be notified via e-mail. We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.

Sincerely, Kaley Ivins Purchasing Manager The following pages should be returned as part of your bid: Bid Schedule, Pages 15-20 References, Page 21 Subs List, Page 22 Ethics Affidavit, Page 50

E-verify Affidavit, Page 51 http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/ mailto:kaley.ivins@gwinnettcounty.com http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/

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SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF WORK

Services include but are not limited to pouring concrete structures, curbs and gutters, catch basins, spillways, walkways and driveways. Contractor will supply all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform the job as per attached specifications. Most work is in residential areas and is time sensitive. A curb machine will be required for all projects in which 500 feet or more of curb is to be installed.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Bidders are advised to thoroughly understand the General Conditions and Special Provision Sections prior to submitting their bid.

A. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bids will be considered only from experienced and well-equipped Contractors engaged in work of this type and magnitude.

2. Bidders may be required to submit evidence setting forth qualifications that entitle him to consideration as a responsible Contractor. Before accepting any bid, the County may require evidence of the Contractor's financial ability to successfully perform the work to be accomplished under the contract.

3. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and re-advertise. It is understood that all bids are made subject to this agreement, that Gwinnett County reserves the right to decide which bid it deems lowest and best, and in arriving at this decision, full consideration will be given to the reputation of the bidder, his financial responsibility, and work of this type successfully completed.

4. Contractor’s employees must be capable of communicating with homeowners to report the status of their work. There shall be at least one person, in a position of responsibility, representing the Contractor on site at all times that is capable of translating from English to languages used by the work force.

5. Bidders are advised to examine the specifications carefully. Bidders are also advised to inform themselves fully in regard to conditions under which work will be performed. Gwinnett County will not be responsible for bidders' errors or misjudgment, nor for any information on local conditions or general laws and regulations.

6. Any unauthorized additions, conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the bid shall render it informal and may be cause for rejection. Gwinnett County reserves the right to waive informalities.

7. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any and all bids from any person, firm, or corporation who is in arrears in any debt and obligation to Gwinnett County, Georgia.

8. Contractor must demonstrate the ability to perform work simultaneously if given multiple locations.

Separate work crews must be provided to adequately meet the requirements of each location.

9. Time is of the utmost importance in this contract. The successful bidder will be required to coordinate his work with the designated County Officials and must carry on with the utmost diligence in order to complete the work at the earliest possible date.

It is the County’s intent to award to multiple contractors, utilizing the contractor(s) based on cost and availability.

Once the contract is awarded, work will generally be assigned based on the cost, but may also include responsiveness to the construction schedule and scope of work on individual projects. The scope for each individual project will be identified and presented in a Scope of Work document to the contractor by the County.

The contractor may be required to provide a Not-to-Exceed quote based on the rates provided as part of this bid, as noted in the attached Bid Schedule.

B. LOCATION AND SITE

1. The sites of the proposed work are at various locations within Gwinnett County, Georgia.

2. The Contractor shall accept the sites in their present condition and carry out all work in accordance with the requirements of the specifications, as indicated on the drawings or as directed by the engineer/project manager.

3. The Contract Documents contain the provisions required for the completion of the work to be performed pursuant to this contract. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of Gwinnett County or

BL173-23 Page 3 any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of the Conditions of the Contract. Each bidder is responsible for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract documents. The failure or omission of any bidder to so familiarize himself shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid.

4. The Contractor shall comply with all stipulations contained in easements acquired by the County. The Contractor is responsible for the location of above and below ground utilities and structures that may be affected by the work.

The work connected with the Contract shall be performed in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations and standards and regulations including any additions or revisions therein until the job is completed and accepted by Gwinnett County.

C. GENERAL BOND REQUIREMENTS (PER SECTION)

1. Bid Bonds - Amount of bond should be 5% of contract amount and submitted with your bid. Gwinnett County form Attached (Attachment A). Failure to submit a bid bond with the proper rating will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. Failure to use Gwinnett County Bid Bond Form may result in bid being deemed non-responsive and automatic rejection may occur.

2. Performance and Payment Bonds - The successful bidder(s) will be required to furnish a contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the sum of up to $2 million.

3. Bonding Company must be authorized to do business by the Georgia Insurance Department.

4. An original/certified copy of the Bonding Company's Certificate of Authority or Power of Attorney must be attached to bond. The Certificate of Authority may be obtained from the Georgia Insurance Department.

5. The bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond must have an A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher.

6. Bonding Company must be listed in the Department of the Treasury's publication of companies holding Certificates of Authority as acceptable surety on Federal Bonds and as acceptable reinsuring companies.

(Dept. Circular 570; 1992 Revision).

7. After bid opening, vendor has up to forty-eight (48) hours to notify the Gwinnett County Purchasing Office of an obvious error made in calculation of Bid. Withdrawal of Bid Bond for this reason must be done in writing within the forty-eight (48) hour period. Bid Bond may not be withdrawn otherwise.

8. Failure to provide any required documents, Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond, or furnish satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required within ten days after the date of Notice of Award of the Contract may be just cause for the annulment of the award and for the forfeiture of the bid guaranty Gwinnett County, not as a penalty, but as liquidation of damages sustained. At the discretion of the County, the award may then be made to the next lowest, responsible bidder, or the work may be re-advertised or constructed by County forces. The Contract and Contract Bonds shall be executed in duplicate.

D. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. Successful vendor is required to do the following within ten (10) days of notification.

A. Return to Purchasing Office contract documents executed by the principal of the company and attested by the secretary or assistant secretary.

B. Provide Insurance certificates as specified in the bid documents.

C. Provide bonding as required by the bid documents.

2. Failure to execute the Contract, Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond, or furnish satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required within ten days after the date of Notice of Award of the Contract may be just cause for the annulment of the award and for the forfeiture of the bid guaranty to Gwinnett County, not as a penalty, but as liquidation of damages sustained. At the discretion of the County, the award may then be made to the next lowest, responsible bidder, or the work may be re-advertised or constructed by County forces. The Contract and Contract Bonds shall be executed in duplicate.

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. Unless otherwise specified, all items shall be in accordance with the Georgia Department of Transportation State of Georgia Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems - latest Edition, and all supplements thereto.

2. All concrete used to construct the various items shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28 days.

3. The unit prices bid for "Remove existing curb and gutter", "Remove existing driveway/sidewalk pavement", and “Tree

Root removal” includes the off-site disposal of all removed and/or excavated materials at the time of excavation.

Piling the debris on the street and the right of way is not acceptable. The removal and disposal of all other miscellaneous concrete (catch basin tops, etc.) will be considered incidental to the particular pay item being constructed.

NOTE: Gwinnett County will not be responsible for providing a disposal site.

4. The unit prices bid for curb, pavement, and sidewalks shall include backfilling, dressing and grassing in kind (seed with seed), regardless of who excavated the existing curb or pavement. Such work shall be incidental to the bid unit price for each item. Gwinnett County may perform the backfilling, dressing and grassing operations on all other items. Sod shall be replaced with same type (Bermuda, Zoysia, Fescue, etc.) at the unit price stated on the bid schedule.

5. The lengths referred to: under 50 LF, 50-500 LF, and over 500 LF pertain to the total length placed by the contractor on a given street or work order.

6. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain positive drainage in all items and to construct all items to true lines and form with no irregularities or notify the County prior to construction if this is not deemed possible. Failure to do so will be cause for rejection and the Contractor shall remove the defective work and replace it with the acceptable work at his own expense.

7. Unless otherwise directed by the County, a front and back form shall be required on all hand poured concrete curbing.

8. Welded wire fabric (6x6 - W10xW10) shall be required in all concrete slabs and placed at mid-depth of the slab.

9. When replacing and/or constructing a concrete driveway, the existing driveway shall be cut with the concrete saw, and 1/2 inch performed joint material, full depth, used at the joint. Joint material shall also be placed between the curb and driveway if applicable.

10. Curing of all concrete shall be in accordance with Section 430 of the Georgia Department of Transportation

Standard Specifications - 2021 Edition. Curing shall be considered incidental to the construction, and no additional payment will be made.

11. Form offsets at radius points shall be at least 12 inches to avoid slivers of concrete that may be easily broken off.

12. "Doweled integral curb", "Header curb" and Median curb shall include #4 bar placed longitudinally along the entire length of the curb at approximately mid depth, in addition to the other requirements of GA DOT Specifications 9032 B. Cost of reinforcing materials and their installation shall be incidental to the pay items.

13. The unit price for Integral concrete median shall include dowel bar installation, placement of reinforcement, concrete work, and necessary traffic control.

14. CONCRETE STRUCTURES- POURED IN PLACE

Work Included: The Contractor shall furnish and place all materials necessary to construct concrete drainage structures, reinforced and non-reinforced as directed by the Engineer/Project Manager or the Plans. Such structures will ordinarily be used where the alternative precast concrete or brick structures are not feasible and/or economical;

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Payment: Payment for "Concrete Structures- Poured in Place" will be per cubic yard of concrete actually placed, as measured in place; and shall be full compensation for the necessary excavation, forming, reinforcing steel, pouring, finishing, removal of forms and backfill; as well as the cost of all materials.

15. Paved Ditches- 4" Reinforced: The Contractor shall construct the paved concrete ditch with a minimum of 4" thickness of 3000 psi concrete. Concrete ditch shall be reinforced with a minimum 6" x 6" wwf w/expansion joints spaced at 30' max and construction joints at 10' max. A drop end section shall be constructed on both ends of ditch to a depth of 2'. Ditch shall be constructed to a minimum 12" depth with 2:1 side slope or as directed by Construction Plans or Engineer/Construction Manager.

16. All required traffic control shall be considered incidental to the contract unit prices, and no additional compensation will be made. All traffic control shall follow MUTCD standards.

17. The contractor shall be responsible for contacting the utility "on-call" service at least 72 hours before beginning any excavation work on this contract for the Department of Water Resources.

18. Timeline for Work:

The contractor shall provide the county with a bi-weekly report listing all outstanding work and the estimated time of completion. Gwinnett County reserves the right to prioritize any work issued to contractors.

Department of Transportation - Work shall begin within ten (10) days of the notification to the contractor and completed within thirty (30) days of original notification unless otherwise stated. Special projects may require a shorter timeline for completion.

Department of Water Resources - Contractor shall proceed on a given project/work order within 7 working days of notification by the County to do so. The project/work order is to be complete within 14 days from date of work order including clean up and landscaping unless notified otherwise by Gwinnett County.

19. A contract, if awarded, will be an "Open-End" type to provide for the requirements of Gwinnett County on an "as-ordered" basis. As it is impossible to determine the exact quantities of items that will be required during the life of this contract, the quantities listed may be increased, decreased or eliminated as necessary to satisfy the needs of the County.

20. Gwinnett County reserves the right to perform any work using in-house forces where deemed advantageous.

21. 70% of the work must be completed by the primary contractor. Gwinnett County reserves the right to approve any subcontractors that may be used.

22. Additional Work

Description: Any additional work performed by the Contractor that is not included under one of the bid unit prices in this contract will be paid for as an "extra" providing the work has been authorized in writing by the Engineer/Construction Manager.

A. Payment: Such extra work shall be subject to payment as follows:

1) Labor - Shall be paid for at the bid unit prices for extra work, according to each worker's position, and will be paid to the nearest 1/4 hour. Unless overtime work is specifically requested and agreed to in writing by the Engineer/Construction Manager in advance, all extra labor work will be paid at the bid Regular Hour Rate. The bid costs shall include all items of labor, including, but not limited to: public liability and workman's compensation insurance, social security, and old age and unemployment insurance.

2) Materials - Any extra materials not covered under a bid unit price elsewhere in the contract will be paid at the actual cost of the materials, as verified by the Contractor's receipt of purchase, plus 15% for overhead and profit. Materials, which are covered under a bid unit cost in the contract, will be paid for at those bid prices.

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3) Equipment - Charges for power tools and equipment shall not exceed the charges listed in the latest edition of "The Rental Rate Blue Book for Construction Equipment" as distributed by Equipment Watch, a unit of Intertec Publishing, a PRIMEDIA Company (800-669-3282).

B. The Contractor shall give the Engineer/Construction Manager access to all accounts, bills, payrolls, and vouchers relating to any extra work. In addition, no claim for compensation for such extra work will be paid unless a written invoice, fully itemized as to labor, materials, equipment, and other allowable costs, is presented to the Engineer/Construction Manager within 45 days of the time the extra work was performed.

23. Tree Root Removal.

Description: These areas will need to be repaired by removing the tree roots beneath the sidewalk and or curb line that is causing any damage. These areas will be deemed Tree Root Repair by Gwinnett County. It is the Contractors responsibility to remove all tree roots to complete repairs. The bid for this work shall include the removal of existing sidewalk or curb, removal of all tree roots, and replacement of new sidewalk or curb. (See line 78 on the bid tabulation below).

24. Pipe Installation

Reinforced Concrete pipe (RCP) shall be in not less than 8-foot joint lengths. All joints shall be bell and spigot type, with a rubber gasket conforming to ASTM C-443. Pipe shall be manufactured in accordance with AASHTO M-170 and/or ASTMC-76. Class of pipe and wall thickness shall be in accordance with 1030-D, Georgia DOT specification, Table No. 1.

Smooth Interior High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE). This pipe shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M- 294 and AASHTO MP7, Type S and D. Joints shall be recommended by the manufacturer and approved by Gwinnett County. Connections shall create a soil tight joint at a minimum and shall use a rubber gasket, which conforms to ASTM F-477. Installation shall be specified by Gwinnett County.

All pipe materials shall meet the minimum requirements of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems, most current edition.

All pipe structures shall be placed on Granular Aggregate Base (GAB), the characteristics of which would be expected to provide long-term stability. ( See Bedding Detail on page 13)

Backfilling on Reinforced Concrete pipe shall be constructed using foundation backfill material, base shall be granular aggregate base see Page 13. Backfilling on Smooth Interior High Density Polyethylene Pipe shall be constructed using Granular Aggregate Base as seen on Bedding Detail on Page 13. Backfill within all street right of way shall be compacted to 100% maximum density. Backfill in all other areas shall be compacted to 95% maximum density.

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HEAVY DUTY CATCH BASIN TOPS SPECIFICATIONS

1. Minimum 3000 psi concrete to be used for tops with no additives. Minimum ten (10) day cure.

2. Contractor shall obtain field measurements for all tops.

3. Contractor shall retrieve and re-use 1033 rings and covers when possible.

4. Contractor shall remove old top completely and dispose of properly.

5. Contractor shall be responsible for all traffic control.

6. Contractor shall landscape and repair damaged grass, shrubs, etc.

7. Contractor shall be entirely responsible for integrity of catch basin top until County inspector’s approval (typically 48 hours after notification of completion).

8. Contractor shall be responsible to tie in the batch basin with the curb to produce a finished, professional look.

9. Catch basin tops shall be completed within 30 days of notification to begin.

10. Contractor shall spray paint the fronts of the catch basin steel with a light gray epoxy paint upon completion.

11. Vertical supports shall be field constructed or adjusted so that all will fit flush against supporting surface.

12. Georgia DOT standard, 1033 ring and cover shall be cast in place. Refer to GA DOT standards for further details.

13. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject work based on poor quality or aesthetics.

14. Channel steel shall be mitered and welded with a continuous weld at all joints.

15. 1033 ring and cover shall be placed in slab so that it is positioned directly over manhole, minimum 12” from front of slab.

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Tree Root Removal

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Bedding Detail

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Company Name

FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN BID BEING REJECTED.

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM

APPROX

ANNUAL

QTY

DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

1. 500 LF Concrete curb & gutter 6" x 24" x 12" high back - under 50 LF $ $

2. 500 LF Concrete curb & gutter 8" x 24" x 12" high back - under 50 LF

3. 1,000 LF Concrete curb & gutter 6" x 24" x 12" high back - 50 LF to 500 LF $ $

4. 1,000 LF Concrete curb & gutter 8" x 24" x 12" high back - 50 LF to 500 LF

5. 600 LF Concrete curb & gutter 6" x 24" x 12" high back - over 500 LF $ $

6. 600 LF Concrete curb & gutter 8" x 24" x 12" high back - over 500 LF

7. 200 LF Concrete curb & gutter 6" x 24" x 10" roll back - under 50 LF $ $

8. 50 LF Concrete curb & gutter 6" x 30" x 12" high back - under 50 LF

9. 50 LF Concrete curb & gutter 8" x 30" x 12" high back - under 50 LF $ $

10. 150 LF Concrete curb & gutter 6" x 30" x 12" high back - 50 LF to 500 LF $ $

11. 150 LF Concrete curb & gutter 8" x 30" x 12" high back - 50 LF to 500 LF

12. 1,000 LF Concrete curb & gutter 6" x 30" x 12" high back - over 500 LF $ $

13. 1,000 LF Concrete curb & gutter 8" x 30" x 12" high back - over 500 LF

14. 1,000 LF

Concrete doweled integral curb GA DOT 9032B including dowel bars & long reinforcement.

– 500 LF or less

15. 1,500 LF

Concrete doweled integral curb GA DOT 9032B including dowel bars & long reinforcement.

– over 500 LF

16. 3,000 LF

Concrete doweled integral curb GA DOT 9032B including dowel bars & long reinforcement.

– over 2,000 LF

17. 100 LF Concrete header curb GA DOT 9032B including longitudinal reinforcement

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ITEM

APPROX

ANNUAL

QTY

DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

18. 2,000 LF Remove existing curb & gutter - all sizes – complete $ $

19. 1,000 SY Remove existing driveway/sidewalk pavement - all types -complete

20. 500 SY 6" Concrete pavement including reinforcement for driveways, parking & miscellaneous

21. 250 SY 8" Concrete pavement including reinforcement for driveways, parking & miscellaneous

22. 3,000 LF Saw cuts in existing pavements $ $

23. 6 EA Catch basin throats, single wing $ $

24. 5 EA 6" Catch basin lids, single wing $ $

25. 6 EA Catch basin throats, double wing $ $

26. 5 EA 6" Catch basin lids, double wing $ $

27. 10 TN Graded aggregate base, if required under structure $ $

28. 50 SY Concrete spillway, GA DOT 9013 Type I, 2, 3, 4, as applicable $ $

29. 7,500 SY Concrete sidewalk, 4" thick under 50 LF $ $

30. 1,000 LF Concrete median curb, 6” high (see detail) $ $

31. 250 LF Concrete median curb, extruded, 4” high; including dowel bars & longs reinforcement (see detail)

32. 100 SY Class B concrete paving 6-inch depth $ $

33. 50 SY Stamped concrete with red dye $ $

34. 100 SY Handicap ramp with red dye squares $ $

35. 250 SY Handicap ramp with Detectable Warning Surface, Truncated Dome per attached specifications

36. 30 EA Handicap ramp with Detectable Warning Surface, screw in type for concrete or asphalt surfaces

37. 100 SF Sod replacement $ $

38. 100 SY Integral concrete median 6" high; GA DOT 9032B, with dowels & type 2 face

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ITEM

APPROX

ANNUAL

QTY

DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

38. 50 CY Concrete structures poured in place $ $

39. 50 SY Paved ditches 4" reinforced $ $

40. 500 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter 6” x 18” x 12” high back – Under 50 ft. $ $

41. 5 EA 4 ft. x 4 ft. per vertical foot Masonry junction box $ $

42. 5 EA 6 ft x 6 ft per vertical foot Masonry junction box $ $

43. 30 EA Detectable Warning Surface, screw in type for concrete or asphalt surfaces

44. 50 Hours Foreman $ $

45. 50 Hours Laborer $ $

46. 50 Hours Truck driver $ $

47. 50 Hours Finisher $ $

48. 500 LF Additional depth greater than 2’ for sidewalk grading $ $

49. 100 LF

Install complete 18” RCP Pipe including stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins (0’ to 8’ Deep)

50. 100 LF Additional depth for 18” RCP pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins

51. 100 LF

Install complete 18” HDPE pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins (0’ to 8’ deep)

52. 100 LF Additional depth 18” HDPE pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins

53. 100 LF

Install complete 24” RCP pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins (0’ to 8’ deep)

54. 100 LF Additional depth 24” RCP pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins

55. 100 LF

Install complete 24” HDPE pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins (0’ to 8’ deep)

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ITEM

APPROX

ANNUAL

QTY

DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

56. 100 LF Additional depth 24” HDPE pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins

57. 100 LF

Install complete 30” RCP pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins (0’ to 8’ deep)

58. 100 LF Additional depth for 30” RCP pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins

59. 100 LF Install complete 30” HDPE pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins (0’ to 8’ deep)

60. 100 LF Additional depth 30” HDPE pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins

61. 100 LF

Install complete 42” RCP pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins (0’ to 8’ deep)

62. 100 LF Additional depth for 42” RCP pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins

63. 100 LF

Install complete 42” HDPE pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins (0’ to 8’ deep)

64. 100 LF Additional depth 42” HDPE pipe incl stone bedding, stone backfill up to spring elevation, shoring & including all tie-ins

65. 5 EA Construct complete all included- 18” flared end section precast concrete

66. 5 EA Construct complete all included-24” flared end section precast concrete

67. 5 EA Construct complete all included- 30” flared end section precast concrete

68. 5 EA Construct complete all included- 42” flared end section precast concrete

69. 5 EA Construct complete all included- 18” flared end section HDPE $ $

70. 5 EA Construct complete all included- 24” flared end section HDPE $ $

71. 5 EA Construct complete all included- 30” flared end section HDPE $ $

72. 5 EA Construct complete all included- 42” flared end section HDPE $ $

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ITEM

APPROX

ANNUAL

QTY

DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

73. 2 EA Construct complete all included- 18” precast concrete headwall $ $

74. 2 EA Construct complete all included- 24” precast concrete headwall $ $

75. 2 EA Construct complete all included- 30” precast concrete headwall $ $

76. 2 EA Construct complete all included- 42” precast concrete headwall $ $

77. 10 EA Construct complete all included – precast concrete manhole (less than 6’ depth)

78. 1 LF Additional depth for manhole $ $

79. 10 EA Construct complete all included- precast concrete Doghouse Manhole (Less Than 6’ Depth)

80. 1 LF Addition depth for Doghouse Manhole $ $

81. 500 Ton Stone Rip Rap Type 1, complete in place (including filter fabric) $ $

82. 500 Ton Stone Rip Rap Type 111, complete in place (including filter fabric)

83. 50 EA Pine straw (Per bale with installation) $ $

84. 1,000 SY Tree root removal $ /SY $

TOTAL: $

NOTES:

- Unit Price must include ALL charges.

- Gwinnett County will not be responsible for providing a disposal site.

Gwinnett County requires pricing to remain firm for the duration of the initial term of the contract. Failure to hold firm pricing for the initial term of the contract will be sufficient cause for Gwinnett County to declare bid non-responsive. Contract to begin upon award.

Unless otherwise noted, quoted prices will remain firm for four (4) additional one-year periods. If a percentage increase/decrease is a part of the renewal options, please note this in the space provided together with an explanation.

Renewal Option 1: % Increase % Decrease Explanation Renewal Option 2: % Increase % Decrease Explanation Renewal Option 3: % Increase % Decrease Explanation Renewal Option 4: % Increase % Decrease Explanation

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN BID BEING

REJECTED.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda, listed by number and date appearing on each:

Addendum No. Date Addendum No. Date

Termination for Cause: The County may terminate this agreement for cause upon ten days prior written notice to the contractor of the contractor’s default in the performance of any term of this agreement.

Such termination shall be without prejudice to any of the County’s rights or remedies by law.

Termination for Convenience: The County may terminate this agreement for its convenience at any time upon 30 days written notice to the contractor. In the event of the County’s termination of this agreement for convenience, the contractor will be paid for those services actually performed. Partially completed performance of the agreement will be compensated based upon a signed statement of completion to be submitted by the contractor, which shall itemize each element of performance.

Certification Of Non-Collusion In Bid Preparation Signature Date

In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this quote is accepted by the Board of Commissioners within sixty (60) days of the date of quote opening, to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted, at the price set opposite each item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in the quote schedule. By submission of this bid, I understand that Gwinnett County uses Electronic Payments for remittance of goods and services.

Vendors should select their preferred method of electronic payment upon notice of award. For more information on electronic payments, please refer to the Electronic Payment information in the instructions to bidders.

Legal Business Name (If your company is an LLC, you must identify all principals to include addresses and phone numbers in your submittal)

Complete Address

Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No

Representative Signature

Printed Name

Telephone Number Fax Number

E-mail address http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/FinancialServices/Treasury/

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID.

REFERENCES

Gwinnett County requests a minimum of three (3) references where work of a similar size and scope has been completed.

Note: References should be customized for each project, rather than submitting the same set of references for every project bid. The references listed should be of similar size and scope of the project being bid on. Do not submit a project list in lieu of this form.

1. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contract Amount $ Start Dates

Contact Person Telephone

E-Mail Address

2. Company Name

Contract Amount $ Start Date

3. Company Name

Contract Amount $ Start Date

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

I do , do not , propose to subcontract some of the work on this project. I propose to Subcontract work to the following subcontractors:

NAME AND ADDRESS

TYPE OF WORK

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STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

(For projects less than $1,000,000)

1. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance

(a) Employers Liability:

Bodily Injury by Accident - $100,000 each accident Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 policy limit Bodily Injury by Disease - $100,000 each employee

2. Commercial General Liability Insurance

(a) $500,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage

(b) The following additional coverage must apply:

1986 (or later) ISO Commercial General Liability Form Dedicated Limits per Project Site or Location (CG 25 03 or CG 25 04) Additional Insured Endorsement (Form B CG 20 10 with a modification for completed operations or a separate endorsement covering Completed Operations) Blanket Contractual Liability Broad Form Property Damage Severability of Interest Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage Personal Injury (deleting both contractual and employee exclusions) Incidental Medical Malpractice Hostile Fire Pollution Wording

3. Auto Liability Insurance

(a) $500,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage

(b) Comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, and borrowed vehicles

(c) Additional Insured Endorsement

(d) Contractual Liability

4. Umbrella Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 limit of liability

(a) The following additional coverage must apply Additional Insured Endorsement Concurrency of Effective Dates with Primary Blanket Contractual Liability Drop Down Feature Care, Custody, and Control - Follow Form Primary Aggregates: Apply Where Applicable in Primary Umbrella Policy must be as broad as the primary policy

5. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (and any applicable Authority) should be shown as an additional insured on General Liability, Auto Liability and Umbrella Liability policies.

6. The cancellation should provide 10 days notice for nonpayment and 30 days notice of cancellation.

7. Certificate Holder should read:

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30046-6935

8. Insurance Company, except Worker' Compensation carrier, must have an A.M. Best Rating of A-5 or higher. Certain

Workers' Comp funds may be acceptable by the approval of the Insurance Unit. European markets including those based in London and domestic surplus lines markets that operate on a non-admitted basis are exempt from this requirement provided that the contractor’s broker/agent can provide financial data to establish that a market is equal to or exceeds the financial strengths associated with the A.M. Best’s rating of A-5 or better.

9. Insurance Company should be licensed to do business by the Georgia Department of Insurance.

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10. Certificates of Insurance, and any subsequent renewals, must reference specific bid/contract by project name and project/bid number.

11. The Contractor shall agree to provide complete certified copies of current insurance policy (ies) or a certified letter from the insurance company (ies) if requested by the County to verify the compliance with these insurance requirements.

12 All insurance coverages required to be provided by the Contractor will be primary over any insurance program carried by the County.

13. Contractor shall incorporate a copy of the insurance requirements as herein provided in each and every subcontract with each and every Subcontractor in any tier, and shall require each and every Subcontractor of any tier to comply with all such requirements. Contractor agrees that if for any reason Subcontractor fails to procure and maintain insurance as required, all such required Insurance shall be procured and maintained by Contractor at Contractor's expense.

14. No Contractor or Subcontractor shall commence any work of any kind under this Contract until all insurance requirements contained in this Contract have been complied with and until evidence of such compliance satisfactory to Gwinnett County as to form and content has been filed with Gwinnett County. The Acord Certificate of Insurance or a preapproved substitute is the required form in all cases where reference is made to a Certificate of Insurance or an approved substitute.

15. The Contractor shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, the Board of Commissioners, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from losses arising from work performed by the contractor for the County.

16. Special Form Contractors’ Equipment and Contents Insurance covering owned, used, and leased equipment, tools, supplies, and contents required to perform the services called for in the Contract. The coverage must be on a replacement cost basis. The County will be included as a Loss Payee in this coverage for County owned equipment, tools, supplies, and contents.

17. The Contractor shall make available to the County, through its records or records of their insurer, information regarding a specific claim related to any County project. Any loss run information available from the contractor or their insurer relating to a County project will be made available to the County upon their request.

18. Compliance by the Contractor and all subcontractors with the foregoing requirements as to carrying insurance shall not relieve the Contractor and all Subcontractors of their liability provisions of the Contract.

19. The Contractor and all Subcontractors are to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law 91-956, and any other laws that may apply to this Contract.

20. The Contractor shall at a minimum apply risk management practices accepted by the contractors’ industry.

Rev. 5/19

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Gwinnett County, Georgia

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that

(Name of Contractor)

(Address of Contractor) a (Corporation, Partnership or Individual) hereinafter called Principal, and

(Name of Surety)

(Address of Surety) a Corporation of the State of , and a surety authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Name of Obligee)

75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 (Address of Obligee)

Thereinafter referred to as Obligee: in the penal sum of Dollars ($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal is about to submit, or has submitted, to Gwinnett County, Georgia, a proposal for furnishing materials, labor, and equipment for:

WHEREAS, the Principal desires to file this Bond in accordance with law in lieu of a certified Bidder's check otherwise required to accompany this Proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE, the conditions of this obligation are such that if the proposal be accepted, the Principal shall within ten days after receipt of notification of the acceptance, execute a Contract in accordance with the Proposal and upon the terms, conditions, and prices set forth in the form and manner required by Gwinnett County, Georgia, and execute a sufficient and satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond payable to Gwinnett County, Georgia, each in the amount of 100% of the total Contract Price, in form and with security satisfactory to said Gwinnett County, Georgia, and otherwise, to be and remain in full force and virtue in law, and the Surety shall, upon failure of the Principal to comply with any or all of the foregoing requirements within the time specified above, immediately pay to Gwinnett County, Georgia, upon demand, the amount hereof in good and lawful money of the United States of America, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

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Gwinnett County, Georgia

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Principal and Surety agree and represent that this bond is executed pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as Amended, including, but not limited to, O.C.G.A. § 36-91-1 et seq., and is intended to be and shall be constructed as a bond in compliance with the requirements thereof.

Signed, sealed and dated this day of , A.D., 20 .

ATTEST:

(Principal)

(Principal Secretary)

By:

(SEAL)

(Address)

(Witness as to Principal)

(Surety)

ATTEST: By:

(Attorney-in-Fact)

Resident or Nonresident Agent

(SEAL)

(Witness as to Surety)

NOTE: If Contractor is Partnership, all partners should execute Bond. Surety Companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State where the Project is located.

Principal Secretary, Principal and Witness as to Principal signature lines must be signed by three different individuals.

Additionally, Resident or Nonresident Agent, Witness as to Surety, and Attorney-in-fact must be signed by three different individuals.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

FOR GWINNETT COUNTY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

GC-1 FAMILIARITY WITH SITE

Execution of this agreement by the Contractor is a representation that the Contractor has visited the site, has become familiar with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed, and has correlated personal observations with the requirements of this agreement.

GC-2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

This agreement consists of Gwinnett County's request for proposals, instructions to bidders, Contractor's proposal, construction contract, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, general conditions, special provisions, specifications, plans, drawings, addenda, and written change orders.

GC-3 DEFINITIONS

The following terms as used in this agreement are defined as follows:

Change Order - a written order to the Contractor, prepared by the Engineer and issued by the County for changes in the work within the general scope of the contract documents, adjustment of the contract price, extension of the contract time, or reservation of determination of a time extension.

County - Gwinnett County, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and through the Chairman of its Board of Commissioners.

Day - a calendar day of twenty-four hours lasting from midnight of one day to midnight the next day.

Notice to Proceed - written communication issued by the County to the Contractor authorizing it to proceed with the work and establishing the date of commencement and completion of the work.

Substantial Completion - the date certified by the engineer when all or a part of the work, identified in the engineer's certification, is sufficiently completed in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents so that the identified portion of the work can be utilized for the purposes for which it is intended.

Work - all of the services specified, indicated, shown or contemplated by the contract documents, and furnishing by the Contractor of all materials, equipment, labor, methods, processes, construction and manufacturing materials and equipment, tools, plans, supplies, power, water, transportation and other things necessary to complete such services in accordance with the contract documents to ensure a functional and complete facility.

GC-4 CODES

All codes, specifications, and standards referenced in the contract documents shall be the latest additions, amendments and revisions of such referenced standards in effect as of the date of the request for proposals for this contract.

GC-5 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Before making its proposal to the County, and continuously after the execution of the agreement, the Contractor shall carefully study and compare the contract documents and shall at once report to the engineer any error, ambiguity, inconsistency or omission that may be discovered, including any requirement which may be contrary to any law, ordinance, rule, or regulation of any public authority bearing on the performance of the work. By submitting its proposal, the Contractor agrees that the contract documents, along with any supplementary written instructions issued by or through the engineer that have become a part of the contract documents appear accurate, consistent and complete insofar as can be reasonably determined. If the Contractor has reported in writing any error, inconsistency, or omission to the County, has properly stopped the effected work until instructed to proceed, and has otherwise followed the instructions of the engineer, the

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Contractor shall not be liable to the County for any damage resulting from any such error, inconsistency, or omission in the contract documents. The Contractor shall not perform any portion of the work without the contract documents, approved plans, specifications, products and data, or samples for such portion of the work.

GC-6 STRICT COMPLIANCE

No observation, inspection, test or approval of the County or engineer shall relieve the Contractor from its obligation to perform the work in strict conformity with the contract documents.

GC-7 APPLICABLE LAW

All applicable State laws, County ordinances, and rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the project shall apply to this agreement. All work performed within the right of way of the Georgia Department of Transportation shall be in accordance with DOT regulations, policies and procedures.

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the work as specified and the Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents and employees, as well as the engineer, against any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any law, ordinance, regulation, order or decree affecting the conduct of the work, whether occasioned by the Contractor, his agents or employees.

GC-8 PERMITS & LICENSES

All permits and licenses necessary for the work shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor. If any permit, license or certificate expires or is revoked, terminated, or suspended as a result of any action on the part of the Contractor, the Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation or time.

GC-9 TAXES

The Contractor shall pay all sales, retail, occupational, service, excise, old age benefit and unemployment compensation taxes, consumer, use and other similar taxes, as well as any other taxes or duties on the materials, equipment, and labor for the work provided by the Contractor which are legally enacted by any municipal, county, state or federal authority, department or agency at the time bids are received, whether or…