Cottage Innovations Bid Package.pdf

Cottage Innovations Center for Culinary Entrepreneurship Fitzgerald & Ben Hill County Development Authority

Fitzgerald, GA July 29, 2024

All Trades

Notice to Bidders

LRA Constructors, Inc.

Contractors are invited to submit bids for all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental for completion of the enclosed work packages associated with the Cottage Innovations

Center for Culinary Entrepreneurship, All Trades.

Schedule:

The project will occur from September 16, 2024 until June 30, 2025.

Construction Manager at Risk: LRA Constructors, Inc.

Emailed Bids will be received UNTIL 5:00 P.M. EST on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Please see General Package Notes, Construction Manager’s Special Conditions, GMP Work Packages, Schedule of Work and Alternates for additional details associated with submitting a Bid Proposal for this project. Also, please use only the Bid Proposal Form provided. For certain packages, submittals shall be provided with Bid Proposal.

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit:

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 10:00 A.M. EST

While these site visits are not mandatory, they are encouraged.

All Bid Documents will be made available online through iSqFt. If your company received an Invitation to Bid via iSqFt, please respond as to whether or not you plan to bid the project. If you did not receive an Invitation to Bid via iSqFt and are interested in bidding the project, please contact Mike Boudousquie at 229-347-3228 or mikeb@lraconstructors.com. All notifications, clarifications, supplemental instructions, addenda and other bid documents will be issued/posted via iSqFt.

Bid Documents:

***LRA Supplemental Drawings (SD) take precedence over Architectural Drawings***

Notice to Bidders (this document)

Final Architectural & MEP Drawings dated November 13, 2023

LRA SD Drawings dated 07/12/24

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All Trades

Notice to Bidders

LRA Constructors, Inc.

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Final Civil Drawings dated 01/23/2024

General Package Notes

Construction Manager’s Special Conditions

GMP Work Packages List/Descriptions

Schedule of Work

Alternates

Bid Proposal Form

All questions regarding bidding this project shall be directed to Mike Boudousquie at mikeb@lraconstructors.com.

Special Note: The Owner in conjunction with the Construction Manager reserves the right to reject any and all bids received and to waive any and all informalities or irregularities in regard thereto as deemed in the best interest of the Owner.

End of Notice to Bidders

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All Trades

General Package Notes

LRA Constructors, Inc.

It is the responsibility of all bidders to check for any Addenda and/or Supplemental Instructions issued and to include all Addenda and/or Supplemental Instructions in their pricing.

Bidders shall notify the Construction Manager in writing of any inconsistencies or irregularities in the Bid Documents.

Special attention is called to the General Package Notes and Construction Manager Special

Conditions as these requirements shall be followed for all packages.

Bidders of all packages shall include any alternates affecting their work.

Any contractor penetrating a wall, floor or other work shall be responsible for the coordination, patching and fire stopping as required.

Bidders are not required to attend a pre-bid conference prior to submitting a bid. Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site to review existing conditions prior to submitting a bid.

Bidders certify that in submitting a bid proposal they have thoroughly reviewed the bid documents, made any allowances for the cost of the work and reported any discrepancies prior to submitting their bid.

Contractors shall be proactive in coordinating work with the Construction Manager and other contractors.

The project will be constructed between September 16, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Contractors shall be required to follow any and all state and local protocol as it relates to construction and this project.

Payment & Performance Bond – Contractors shall provide Alternate for Payment & Performance

Bonds. All bonds are 100% Payment and Performance Bonds and the bonding company shall be a surety company certified on the United States Department of the Treasury’s Listing of

Approved Sureties and rated no less than “A” by A.M. Best ratings agency and acceptable to the

Construction Manager.

Contractors should pay special attention to the Schedule of Work. THE CONSTRUCTION

MANAGER AND ALL CONTRACTORS WILL BE PROACTIVE IN CONTINOUSLY WORKING TO

IMPROVE THE PROJECT SCHEDULE.

In accordance with the Subcontract Agreement, ten percent (10%) retainage will be held on all packages.

Change Orders – All change orders will include cost of the work on site plus a maximum of 15% overhead and profit for work performed with the contractor’s own forces and 7.5% for subcontractor work. A detailed cost breakdown shall be submitted.

All contractors shall include necessary licenses, permits, fees and other requirements of the local and state governing authority.

All contractors shall provide competent supervision. The site supervisor must be acceptable to the Construction Manager as this person is the main point of contact for the Construction

Manager.

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General Package Notes

All contractors shall include any required fire stopping of their work.

Contractors are responsible to notify Construction Manager in a timely manner if another contractor’s work is preventing their progress.

Completion Date: See Schedule of Work.

See Alternates.

All contractors shall be responsible for their own storage of materials. Contractors will NOT be allowed to store materials within the building except for those about to be installed.

Contractors shall anticipate working a minimum of a 5-day workweek and 8-hour days, if necessary, for this project due to schedule.

The agreed daily amount for Liquidated Damages is $0.00.

End of General Package Notes

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Construction Manager’s Special Conditions

Subcontractor shall comply with all safety requirements mandated by the Construction Manager and OSHA.

Subcontractors are responsible for on-going and final clean-up of their work. A dumpster will be provided by the Construction Manager for the disposal of refuse and the Subcontractor is responsible to place his debris in the dumpster, unless package requires contractor to furnish their own dumpster. Also, the Subcontractor is responsible to provide a thorough/initial cleaning of any product he installs or any installed item he dirties including construction that is covered by soil cement dust, fill dirt or topsoil; concrete paving, blacktop paving, sidewalks, curbing, masonry items, stone, structural and miscellaneous steel, cabinets, trim, metal panels, awnings, doors, glass, storefront systems, flooring and all plumbing, mechanical and electrical fixtures. Subcontractors that fail to fulfill these obligations will be back charged the cost to have the work completed on their behalf.

Please sign and return one copy of the Subcontract Agreement to the Contractor prior to beginning work. A fully executed copy of this document, as well as an electronic version, such as a PDF, JEPG, facsimile, or copy of such electronic versions, shall be deemed an original and fully enforceable as an original.

This Subcontract Agreement and the obligations, agreements and warranties of Subcontractor shall accrue to the benefit of Owner and shall be enforceable by Owner directly at the election of Owner.

In the event that Subcontractor fails to perform any of its obligations under the Subcontract

Agreement and Contractor or Owner retains an attorney with respect thereto, Subcontractor shall pay to Contractor and Owner any costs and attorney’s fees incurred by them.

Contractor may terminate the Subcontract Agreement upon written notice to Subcontractor.

The Subcontract Agreement shall not be in effect until signed by both parties.

Subcontractor is responsible to acquire and review the final set of plans & specifications & to ensure that his contract amount is correct.

The subcontractor is responsible for all demolition required for installation of his new construction and patch back, fire caulking and etc. except as expressly set forth by the

Subcontract Agreement.

The subcontractor shall provide necessary supervision and project management required to perform his work. Additionally, when project meetings are called for by the Construction

Manager project manager or superintendent, the subcontractor shall have the appropriate personnel in attendance to address project issues and questions.

Insurance Requirements:

o Prior to the start of Subcontractor’s Work, Subcontractor shall procure and maintain in force for the duration of the Work, Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Employers Liability

Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and all insurance required of

Contractor under the Contract Documents. Contractor, Owner, and Architect shall be listed as additional insured on each of these policies with the exception of Worker’s

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Compensation. A waiver of subrogation must be included on the Worker’s Compensation

Certificate of Insurance. Certificates of Insurance must be submitted by the Subcontractor to Contractor prior to beginning work. No payments will be issued until these documents have been received.

o The minimum limits of insurance shall be:

Commercial General Liability - Each occurrence - $1,000,000;

Damage to rented premises - $50,000;

Medical expense - $5,000;

Personal and advertising injury - $1,000,000;

General aggregate - $2,000,000;

Products - Comp/OP AGC - $2,000,000.

Automobile Liability Insurance - Combined single limit (each occurrence) - $1,000,000.

Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance - Each occurrence - $1,000,000;

Aggregate - $1,000,000.

Workers Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance - E.L. each accident - $500,000;

E.L. disease - each employee - $500,000;

E.L. disease - policy limit - $500,000.

Utilize a project team approach.

Submit all shop drawings and submittals within seven (7) days unless otherwise noted, except for certain packages.

Begin work on site within ten (10) days of Notice to Proceed.

Submit all closeout documents within ten (10) days of Substantial Completion.

Attend weekly or bi-weekly on-site progress & coordination meetings as scheduled by the

Construction Manager.

Provide documents in accordance with Subcontractor Requirements letter. This document is by reference only.

Work with the Construction Manager regarding budget, value engineering, availability of materials, phasing and scheduling.

Maintain contractor’s safety program and Construction Manager’s safety program.

Provide Construction Manager Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to beginning work on site. These shall be delivered to the jobsite field office of the Construction Manager.

Jobsite will be tobacco free, drug free and alcohol free.

In the event OSHA or other inspecting authority levies a fine against Construction Manager due to violation(s) of a subcontractor, the subcontractor in violation of codes and regulations shall be responsible for the fine levied against the Construction Manager.

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Contractors must provide E-Verify Affidavit provided by the Construction Manager.

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GMP Work Packages

Work Packages List

1a – General Requirements (CM/GC Only – Fee Proposal)

1b – General Work

2 – Sitework

3 – Concrete

9a – Gypsum Assemblies & Acoustical Ceilings

9b – LVP

9c – Painting

9d – Fiberglass Reinforced Panels

10 – Specialties

11 – Kitchen Equipment

15a – Plumbing

15b – Mechanical

16 – Electrical

Please carefully review the following work package descriptions.

***LRA SD Drawings take precedence over Architectural Drawings***

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Work Package: 1a – General Requirements (CM/GC Only – Fee Proposal)

Work Package: 1b – General Work

Provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all General

Work as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Architectural Drawings dated November 13, 2023

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Final Civil Drawings dated 01/23/2024

Furnish & Erect pre-engineered metal building

Provide metal building insulation (Basis of Design: Therm-All Proliner System).

Provide alternate for wire suspended batt insulation system at roof line.

Furnish and install blocking in walls as required.

On-going and final clean-up.

Work Package: 2 – Sitework

Provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all Site

Work as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Civil Drawings dated 01/23/2024

Clearing/Grading, underground utilities, GAB parking area (including wheel stops)

Curb cut, driveway and sidewalk

Site concrete: handicapped parking (including signs and pavement marking), sidewalk

Installation and maintenance of required BMPs per GSWCC requirements. Disturbed area is less than 1 acre, so a General Permit will not be required.

Temporary & Permanent Seeding included.

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Work Package: 3 – Concrete

Provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all Building

Concrete Work as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Final Civil Drawings dated 01/23/2024

Form, place and finish the following concrete: Building Foundations, SOG, Porches (front & back), HVAC condenser pads

Includes all needed materials (forms, rebar, sand fill, 6mm poly, concrete, curing compound/sealer)

Includes saw-cutting SOG

Includes setting anchor bolts. CM will provide anchor bolts and template. CM will verify anchor bolt placement prior to concrete being placed.

Work Package: 9a – Gypsum Assemblies & Acoustical Ceilings

Provide all supervision, layout, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all

Gypsum Assemblies & Acoustical Ceilings as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Includes metal stud framing of all exterior and interior walls.

Includes 5/8” Type X mold resistant drywall at all walls

Includes 2’x4’ acoustical ceiling panels. Provide vinyl coated drywall panels around both commercial hoods as required.

Provide alternate pricing for 2’x2’ system.

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Work Package: 9b – LVP Flooring

Provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all LVP &

Rubber base as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

LVP (20mil wear layer) to be provided in ADA Unisex Restroom, Office and Front Entryway.

4” rubber base and transition strips to be provided in these locations also

Work Package: 9c – Painting

Provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all Painting as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Painting will be limited to Office and Front Entryway. All doors and jambs will also require paint.

All other walls will require FRP (see Section 9d).

Work Package: 9d – Fiberglass Reinforced Panels

Provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all

Fiberglass Reinforced Panels as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Fiberglass Reinforced Panels are required at all walls within the Kitchen Area, ADA Unisex

Restroom and Janitorial Closet

All required trim and adhesive should be included for complete installation.

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Work Package: 10a – Specialties

Specialties as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Toilet and bath accessories.

Work Package: 11 – Kitchen Equipment

Provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all Kitchen

Equipment as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Contract for Kitchen Equipment Package will be administered directly thru Fitzgerald & Ben Hill

County Development Authority. Selected vendor will be responsible for coordinating all equipment and equipment requirements with CM. Vendor will also be responsible for coordinating with other trades as it relates to their work. Vendor will be responsible for delivery, uncrating/unboxing, assembly and final placement of their equipment. Dumpster will be provided onsite for disposal of packaging materials.

Work Package: 15a – Plumbing

Plumbing as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Final Civil Drawings dated 01/23/2024

Includes all required plumbing (including final connections) for commercial kitchen equipment.

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Work Package: 15b – Mechanical

Mechanical as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Final Civil Drawings dated 01/23/2024

Includes Final Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

Includes all required mechanical (including final connections) for commercial kitchen equipment.

Kitchen Hoods (including hood, exhaust fans, fresh air fans, fire suppression system and all associated duct) will be responsibility of Owner’s Kitchen Equipment Subcontractor.

Work Package: 16a – Electrical

Provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary and incidental to complete all Electrical as per the Bid Documents, including but not limited to, the following:

Final Food Service Drawings dated August 31, 2022

Final Civil Drawings dated 01/23/2024

Coordinate with Mechanical for Commercial Kitchen Hoods requirements as well as all other

HVAC equipment.

Includes all required electrical (including final connections) for commercial kitchen equipment.

Includes fire/smoke alarm requirements.

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Schedule of Work

The anticipated project schedule is currently as follows:

Start Work – September 16, 2024

Substantial Completion – June 30, 2025

All contractors understand that time is of the essence.

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Alternates

1. Additive Alternate – Provide Performance & Payment Bonds

2. Additive Alternate – Provide pricing for wire suspended insulation system in lieu of Basis of

Design (Therm-All System).

3. Additive Alternate – Provide pricing for 2’x2’ acoustical ceiling system in lieu of 2’x4’ system.

Value engineering alternates are welcomed.

End of Alternates

Work Package Number:

Work Package Description:

Contractor:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Base Bid:

Alternates (if applicable):

Alternate Number (required): Furnish P&P Bonds Add/Deduct:

Alternate Number: 1 Add/Deduct:

Alternate Number: 2 Add/Deduct:

Alternate Number: Add/Deduct:

Alternate Number: Add/Deduct:

Alternate Number: Add/Deduct:

Alternate Number: Add/Deduct:

Schedule:

Start Work September 16, 2024

Substantial Completion June 30, 2025

Supplemental Instructions Acknowledgement (if applicable):

Supplemental Instructions Number: dated

Supplemental Instructions Number: dated

Supplemental Instructions Number: dated

Cottage Innovations Center for Culinary Entrepreneurship

Fitzgerald & Ben Hill County Development Authority

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Bid Proposal Form - August 28, 2024

Bid Documents (Yes/No):

- Bidding per Drawings and Specifications

- Reviewed General Package Notes

- Reviewed CM's Special Conditions

- Reviewed Work Package Descriptions

- Reviewed Subcontract Agreement

- Reviewed Safety Plan

Submitted By:

By:

Print Name:

Title:

Attach Proposal w/ any clarifications, if necessary

Attach Staffing Letter indicating available manpower

Included proposer's name and email to:

LRA Constructors, Inc.

2727 Upland Court

Albany, Georgia 31721 mikeb@lraconstructors.com

Email Subject & File Name Format - Cottage Innovations_Bid Proposal_ABC Contracting

End of Bid Proposal Form

A Trusted Name in Construction

2727 Upland Court - Albany, Georgia 31721 - P.O. Box 3386 - Albany, Georgia 31706 Phone - (229) 883-8473, Fax - (229) 883-7009 www.lraconstructors.com An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

To Whom It May Concern, Please read the Subcontract Agreement provided to your company carefully and then sign the agreement and return it to LRA’s office before beginning your scope of work. Listed below are highlights of LRA’s requirements for every Subcontractor performing work for us.

Insurance o Prior to the start of Subcontractor’s Work, Subcontractor shall procure and maintain in force for the duration of the Work, Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Employers Liability Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and all insurance required of Contractor under the Contract Documents. Contractor, Owner, and Architect shall be listed as additional insured on each of these policies with the exception of Worker’s Compensation. A waiver of subrogation must be included on the Worker’s Compensation Certificate of Insurance. Certificates of Insurance must be submitted by the Subcontractor to Contractor prior to beginning work. No payments will be issued until these documents have been received.

o The minimum limits of insurance shall be:

o Commercial General Liability -

Each occurrence - $1,000,000;

Damage to rented premises - $50,000;

Medical expense - $5,000;

Personal and advertising injury - $1,000,000;

General aggregate - $2,000,000;

Products - Comp/OP AGC - $2,000,000.

o Automobile Liability Insurance - Combined single limit (each occurrence) - $1,000,000.

o Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance - Each occurrence - $1,000,000;

Aggregate - $1,000,000.

o Workers Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance - E.L. each accident - $500,000;

E.L. disease - each employee - $500,000;

E.L. disease - policy limit - $500,000.

o Each certificate will provide that LRA Constructors, Inc. will receive thirty days advance written notice of any material alteration, cancellation, or non-renewal of such coverage.

Pay Request Procedures o Please complete the provided form entitled “Subcontractor’s Application for Payment” for each pay request submitted to LRA Constructors, Inc. Please make sure to keep the pay request numbers in sequential order from start to finish. You may substitute this document with AIA forms G702 and G703 if you would prefer. Within 30 days of completing your scope of work, you will need to submit your final pay request for retainage along with any other required documents noted in Item #1 of your contract in order to receive said retainage.

o Also required are the provided forms entitled “Interim Waiver and Release Upon Payment” (this is to be submitted with every pay request) and “Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment” (this is to be submitted with your final pay request). These forms are the legal wording listed in GA Code §44-14-366 and cannot be substituted by any other version of lien waiver.

Please review Change Orders section of your Subcontract Agreement. Additionally, once a change order is approved and included on the application for payment, the change order amount should remain on the following application for payments.

If the subcontract amount exceeds $10,000.00, a sufficient schedule of values is required with the application for payment.

Please begin preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and deliver to the project superintendent.

Please execute and return a copy of the Safety Program Acknowledgment form to our office. The Safety Program will be sent electronically.

Thank you so much for your cooperation in these matters.

CONTRACTOR: LRA CONSTRUCTORS, INC

P.O. BOX 3386, ALBANY, GA. 31706-3386

2727 UPLAND COURT, ALBANY, GA 31721

OFFICE 229-883-8473, FAX. 229-883-7009

E-mail: mikeb@LRACONSTRUCTORS.COM

Subcontract Agreement

DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT:

PROJECT NAME:

PROJECT ADDRESS:

OWNER:

ARCHITECT:

CONTRACTOR: LRA Constructors, Inc., 2727 Upland Court, Albany, Georgia 31721

SUBCONTRACTOR:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE: FAX: CELL: CONTACT:

SUBCONTRACTOR’S WORK: as more specifically described in the attached proposal, specifications or other documents designated by Contractor (“Contract Documents”).

SUBCONTRACT AMOUNT:

1. CONTRACT PAYMENT. The Contractor agrees to pay the Subcontractor for satisfactory performance of the

Subcontractor’s Work the Subcontract Amount stated above. Within seven days of receiving payment from the owner the Contractor shall make payment to the Subcontractor for work satisfactorily performed the prior month less ten percent (10%) retainage and previous payments, provided Subcontractor has first delivered to Contractor such properly signed and completed lien waivers, affidavits, warranties, guarantees and other documents and materials required by the Contract Documents or the Contractor. Please have your mail delivered/hand delivered written billings in our hands by the 4th of the month in which you wish to be paid. Otherwise they will be paid by the end of the following month. Email and facsimile requests will not be processed for payment. Additionally, as a condition to its right to receive final payment, Subcontractor shall execute and deliver its final application for payment within 30 days of completing its work along with other required documents as noted above.

2. SCOPE OF WORK. Subcontractor agrees to perform Subcontractor’s work in a skillful, timely and good and workmanlike manner free of defects and deficiencies. Subcontractor agrees to commence Subcontractor’s work upon notification by Contractor, and to perform and complete such work in accordance with the Contract Documents and under the general direction of the Contractor in accordance with Contractor’s schedule. This shall include all work necessary or incidental to meet and complete the Subcontractor’s work. Subcontractor has disclosed to Contractor in writing any labor and materials that are not included in the scope of Subcontractor’s work that are known to Subcontractor or should reasonably have been known to Subcontractor that are necessary to provide a complete and correct job. Subcontractor warrants that it is licensed (if licenses are required) and that it and its employees and agents are qualified to perform the Subcontractor’s work. Where a permit is required by a licensed trade, Subcontractor shall obtain such permit at its expense.

3. SCHEDULE OF WORK. Time is of the essence. Subcontractor shall provide Contractor with any requested scheduling of Subcontractor’s work. The schedule of work, including that of the Subcontractor shall be prepared by Contractor and may be revised as the Work progresses. Subcontractor recognizes that changes may be made in the Schedule of Work and agrees to comply with such changes without additional compensation. Subcontractor shall coordinate its work with all other contractors and suppliers on the project so as not to delay or damage their performance, work or the Project. The subcontractor is responsible for timely submission of submittal documents and failure to do so could result in delay back charges.

4. CHANGE ORDERS: Contractor, without nullifying this Agreement may direct Subcontractor in writing to make changes to Subcontractor’s Work. Adjustment, if any, in the contract price or contract time resulting from such changes shall be set forth in a Subcontract Change Order pursuant to the Contract Documents. When changes in contract value exceed $500 in value they must be authorized by a signed and written change order. In the absence

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of guideline rates set forth by the project specifications the following rates will govern. For each subcontractor or his sub-subcontractor, the work performed by the subcontractor’s or sub-subcontractor’s own forces will receive a mark-up of 15% of the cost. For the subcontractor, for work performed by the sub-subcontractor, the mark-up will be 7 1/2% of the sub-subcontractor’s charges. In order to verify extras or credits, all proposals, shall be accompanied by a complete itemization of costs including labor (provide all timesheets and pay rates as documentation), materials (provide material invoices as documentation), and sub-subcontract agreements. This same documentation shall be provided by the sub-subcontractor when his billing exceeds $500 in value.

5. FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE. Should Subcontractor fail to satisfy contractual deficiencies or perform any of its obligation under this agreement within three (3) working days from receipt of Contractor’s written, emailed or faxed notice (or sooner if circumstances require it), then the Contractor, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies herein or under the law, shall have the right to take whatever steps are deemed necessary to correct said deficiencies or perform such work and charge the cost thereof to Subcontractor, who will be liable for payment of same, including reasonable overhead, profit and attorney fees.

6. INSURANCE. Prior to the start of Subcontractor’s Work, Subcontractor shall procure and maintain in force for the duration of the Work, Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Employers Liability Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and all insurance required of Contractor under the Contract Documents.

Contractor, Owner, and Architect shall be listed as additional insured on each of these policies with the exception of Worker’s Compensation. A waiver of subrogation must be included on the Worker’s Compensation Certificate of Insurance. Certificates of Insurance must be submitted by the Subcontractor to Contractor prior to beginning work. No payments will be issued until these documents have been received.

The minimum limits of insurance shall be:

A. Commercial General Liability -

Each occurrence - $1,000,000;

Damage to rented premises - $50,000;

Medical expense - $5,000;

Personal and advertising injury - $1,000,000;

General aggregate - $2,000,000;

Products - Comp/OP AGC - $2,000,000.

B. Automobile Liability Insurance - Combined single limit (each occurrence) - $1,000,000.

C. Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance - Each occurrence - $1,000,000;

Aggregate - $1,000,000.

D. Workers Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance - E.L. each accident - $500,000;

E.L. disease - each employee - $500,000;

E.L. disease - policy limit - $500,000.

Each certificate will provide that LRA Constructors, Inc. will receive thirty days advance written notice of any material alteration, cancellation, or non-renewal of such coverage.

7. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Subcontractor shall indemnify and hold harmless

Owner, Architect, consultants, and Contractor from all damages, losses, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, from any claims or damages for bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or from claims for damage to tangible property arising from or relating to the Work or to the activities and work of the Subcontractor. This indemnification shall extend to claims resulting from performance of this Subcontract and shall apply only to the extent that the claim or loss is caused in whole or part by any negligent act or omission of Subcontractor or any of its agents, employees or subcontractors. This indemnity shall be effective regardless of whether the claim or loss is caused in some part by a party to be indemnified. The obligation of the Subcontractor under this article shall not

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extend to claims or losses that are primarily cause of the Architect, or the Architect’s consultant’s performance or failure to perform professional responsibilities.

8. WARRANTY. Subcontractor warrants its work against all deficiencies and defects in materials and/or workmanship and agrees to promptly satisfy and correct same without cause to Owner or Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date of Substantial Completion of the Project or per Contract Documents, whichever is longer, and in the case of a concealed or latent defect, for a period of one (1) year from the time that the defect is discovered. Any other warranties relating to workmanship and materials shall be in addition to this warranty, but in no instance shall reduce the scope of the warranty stated in this section. Subcontractor shall assign manufacturer warranties to Owner and/or Contractor.

9. SPECIAL PROVISIONS.

A. Subcontractor shall comply with all safety requirements mandated by the Contractor and OSHA. A copy of Contractor’s Safety Policy may be found at Contractor’s Website: LRAConstructors.com. Any fines levied by regulatory agencies shall be paid by the offending subcontractor.

B. Subcontractors are responsible for on-going and final clean-up of their work. A dumpster will be provided by the general contractor for the disposal of refuse and the Subcontractor is responsible to place his debris in the dumpster. Also, the Subcontractor is responsible to provide a thorough/initial cleaning of any product he installs or any installed item he dirties including construction that is covered by soil cement dust, fill dirt or topsoil; concrete paving, blacktop paving, sidewalks, curbing, masonry items, stone, structural and miscellaneous steel, cabinets, trim, metal panels, awnings, doors, glass, storefront systems, flooring and all plumbing, mechanical and electrical fixtures. On Thursday afternoon of every week the Subcontractors and the general contractor will clean construction debris from the site. Subcontractors that fail to fulfill these obligations will be back charged the cost to have the work completed on their behalf.

C. Please sign and return one copy of this agreement to the Contractor prior to beginning work. A fully executed copy of this document, as well as an electronic version, such as a PDF, JEPG, facsimile, or copy of such electronic versions, shall be deemed an original and fully enforceable as an original.

D. This Agreement and the obligations, agreements and warranties of Subcontractor shall accrue to the benefit of Owner and shall be enforceable by Owner directly at the election of Owner.

E. In the event that Subcontractor fails to perform any of its obligations under this agreement and Contractor or Owner retains an attorney with respect thereto, Subcontractor shall pay to Contractor and Owner any costs and attorney’s fees incurred by them.

F. Contractor may terminate this agreement upon written notice to Subcontractor.

G. This agreement shall not be in effect until signed by both parties.

H. Subcontractor is responsible to acquire and review the final set of plans & specifications & to ensure that his contract amount is correct.

I. The subcontractor is responsible for all demolition required for installation of his new construction and patch back, fire caulking and etc. except as expressly set forth by this agreement.

J. The subcontractor shall provide necessary supervision and project management required to perform his work. Additionally, when project meetings are called for by the LRA project manager or superintendent, the subcontractor shall have the appropriate personnel in attendance to address project issues and questions.

SUBCONTRACTOR (COMPANY NAME) CONTRACTOR (COMPANY NAME)

BY: SIGNED NAME BY: SIGNED NAME

PRINTED NAME AND TITLE PRINTED NAME AND TITLE

Cottage Innovations Center for Culinary

Entrepreneurship

Fitzgerald & Ben Hill County Development

Authority

Project Safety Plan

1. Introduction:

1.1. LRA is committed to the protection of ALL of its resources from losses due to incidents or accidents.

1.2. To meet this commitment to protect our employees, subcontractors and property, LRA has a Company Safety & Health Plan, which is a crucial part to this site specific safety plan. Every Superintendent and Crew Leader has a copy and every employee has access to it.

1.3. The health and safety of our employees, subcontractors, vendors, and the general public is the first consideration in the operation of our business, and in particular, this project: Cottage Innovations Center for Culinary Entrepreneurship.

1.4. Our objective is to eliminate all hazards that may lead to personal injury or illness, as well as fires, damage or loss of property by maintaining safety policies and practices which are in full compliance will all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, especially those issued by the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration.

2. Emergency Numbers

2.1. Medical Emergency Facility: TBD

Address: TBD

Telephone #: TBD

2.2. Occupational Health Care Services: TBD

Address: TBD

Telephone #: TBD

2.3. Superintendent: TBD

Telephone #: TBD

2.4. Local Emergency Services: 911

3. Emergency & First Aid Protocol

3.1. The Superintendent will post the Emergency Action Plan on the document board which will be located in a visible area for all workers to view.

3.2. Emergency procedures are as follows:

-Call 911 for all emergencies

-In the event of a fire or inclement weather, the Superintendent will enact the evacuation procedures as described in the Emergency Action Plan.

3.3. There will be a fully stocked first aid kit in the jobsite trailer.

4. Special Needs For this Project

4.1. No tobacco products on the jobsite

4.2. Public safety concerns

5. Protection of the General Public

5.1. Construction fencing and barriers

5.2. Sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots clear of debris

5.3. Project signage

6. Protection of Site Work Personnel

6.1. New hire safety orientation

6.2. Safety Data Sheets

6.3. Job board (OSHA posters)

6.4. Personal Protective Equipment

6.5. Safety Programs

6.6. Specialized training/certification that may be specific to this site but not limited to the following:

6.6.1. Demolition

6.6.2. Excavation

6.6.3. Scaffold Erection

6.6.4. Fall Protection

6.6.5. Lockout / Tag Out

7. Project Safety Site Drawings

7.1. Highlight hazardous areas on site drawings

7.1.1. Demolition

7.1.2. Excavation

7.1.3. Material unloading zones

7.2. Emergency exit routes

7.3. First aid kit location

7.4. Job board location

8. Safety Meetings

8.1. Weekly Toolbox talks will be held with employees every Monday.

8.2. Superintendent will walk the project site every day to look for any possible hazards.

8.3. Superintendent will ensure all fencing and barricades are in place at all times.

9. Project Safety Documentation

9.1. OSHA 300A log will be kept up to date

9.2. A health and safety plan will be collected from each subcontractor on site

9.3. Daily inspection reports will be filed.

9.4. Accident/Incident reports will be filed.

10. Reporting Requirements

10.1. Accident/Incident or any near misses will be reported as follows:

10.1.1. Verbal – immediately

10.1.2. Draft report - before the end of the business day

10.1.3. Final report – within two business days

10.2. Any unsafe acts that are life threatening and/or repeat offenders

11. Accident/Incident Follow-Up

11.1. A Root cause analysis will be completed.

11.2. Corrective actions will occur immediately.