PAVING PROJECTS FOR:

DADE COUNTY HIGH, MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

Prepared for the:

DADE COUNTY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Architect’s Project No. 26-005

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DADE COUNTY HIGH, MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

26-005 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Division 0 – Bid Requirements

00010 Request for Proposals

00030 Contractor’s Qualifications and Instructions

00060 Requests for Best and Final Offers

00080 Proposal Form

Exhibit / Tab “F”

00090 Form of Agreement

00100 Affidavit

Exhibit / Tab “J”

00110 Payment Bond

00120 Performance Bond

00130 Bid Bond

Exhibit / Tab “K”

00150 Preliminary Construction Schedule

Division 1 – General Requirements

01020 Allowances

01026 Unit Prices

01250 Contract Modification Procedures

01290 Payment Procedures

01310 Project Management and Coordination

01320 Construction Progress Documentation

01322 Photographic Documentation

01330 Submittal Procedures

01400 Quality Requirements

01420 References

01700 Execution Requirements

01770 Closeout Procedures

Division 2 – Sitework

02110 Site Clearing and Demolition

02200 Earthwork

02230 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement

02510 Portland Cement Concrete Paving

02580 Pavement Markings and Traffic Signs

02700 Storm Sewer

02900 Lawns, Grassing and Landscaping

Division 3 – Concrete

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Division 4 – Masonry

Division 5 – Metals

Division 6 – Wood and Plastics

Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

Division 8 – Doors and Windows

Division 9 – Finishes

Division 10 – Specialties

Division 11 – Equipment

Division 12 – Furnishings

Division 13 – Special Construction

Division 14 – Conveying Systems

Division 15 – Mechanical

Division 16 – Electrical

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SECTION 00010 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

THE DADE COUNTY, BOARD OF EDUCATION (the “Board”), pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 36-91-1, et. seq., herein seeks competitive Proposals from general contractors for the project known as: “Paving projects for Dade County High, Middle and Elementary Schools”, located at 300 Tradition Lane, 250 Pace Drive, & 306 Wolverine Drive, Trenton, GA 30752 (the “Project”).

The requirements for construction of the Project, and the duties and responsibilities of the contractor whose Proposal is accepted, are set forth in the Contract Documents which include the Instructions to

Proposers; Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions (the “Contract”);

supplementary and other conditions; the drawings; the specifications; and any addenda issued by the

Architect.

In general, the project includes repairing and repaving parking lots and drives at Dade County High

School, Dade Middle and Dade Elementary School and other work noted in the construction documents.

The requirements for construction of the Project, and the duties and responsibilities of the contractor whose Proposal is accepted (“Successful Contractor”), are set forth in the Contract Documents which include the Instructions to Proposers; the Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions

(the “Contract”); any supplementary and other conditions; the drawings; the specifications; and any addenda issued by the Architect.

Contractors interested in submitting Proposals must procure a complete set of the Contract Documents from Dade County School District website https://www.dadecountyschools.org/departments-programs/finance/requests-for-proposals All addendum, including answers to contractor’s questions, will be posted to the website. The Board reserves the right to make available other relevant documents or information concerning the Project.

All documents are available for inspection by the public at the office of the Architect identified above.

The Contract Documents require, among other things, the furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment for construction of the Project. The Board reserves the right to make available other relevant documents or information concerning the Project.

Any Contractor who intends to submit a Proposal is required to attend a Pre-Proposal Meeting, which will be held on April 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. the Central Office located at 52 Tradition Lane, Trenton, Georgia 30752. Site visits will follow the meeting. Any contractor arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be permitted to attend.

Any Proposal submitted in response to this Request should comply strictly with all requirements set forth in the Instructions to Proposers. Any such Proposal must contain the completed Proposal Form setting forth the contractor’s proposed lump sum contract price for full and complete construction of the Project in conformity with all requirements of the Contract Documents. Any Proposal must include a fully executed Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposed lump sum contract price (exclusive of any alternates and unit prices) in the form required by the Instructions to Proposers. For any work requiring a specialty or professional license, only licensed subcontractors may be submitted for consideration. The Board in its evaluation of Proposals will rely upon a contractor’s identification of proposed subcontractors.

In evaluating Proposals, the Board may seek additional information from any contractor concerning such contractor’s Proposal or its proposed subcontractors’ qualifications to construct the Project.

https://www.dadecountyschools.org/departments-programs/finance/requests-for-proposals

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The Board intends to award the construction contract to the responsible and responsive contractor whose

Proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the Board, take into consideration the following evaluation factors which are listed below:

A. General Background / Firm History (5 Points)

B. Financial Status and Bonding (5 Points)

C. Company Experience (35 Points)

D. Legal Proceedings (5 Points)

E. Company Safety Plan. (10 Points)

F. The Contractor’s proposed lump sum fee (35 Points).

G. The completeness and accuracy of proposal. (5 Points)

All Proposals must be properly signed, submitted in duplicate bound notebooks and received by the Board at is Central Office located at 52 Tradition Lane, Trenton, Georgia 30752, no later than 2:00 p.m. on

April 15th, 2026. A total of 2 proposals in bound notebooks are required. Please tab each section individually. In addition, provide a PDF copy of the proposal on a thumb drive. The Board will receive such Proposals at such time and place. Proposals received after said time will not be accepted. At the discretion of the Board, and in conformity with the applicable provisions of Georgia Law, the Board may afford contractors an opportunity for subsequent discussion, negotiation, and revision of Proposals. The

Board reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any technicalities or formalities.

Please note: All allowances included on the Proposal form shall be used only as directed by the Owner and Architect for additional work that is not already included in the contract documents. The Owner will assume full control of these funds throughout the project. At the conclusion of the project, the contract value will be reduced by the amount of any unused allowances.

Contractors are responsible for ensuring Proposals comply with Georgia law, including but not limited to all state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Any Proposal must include an affidavit meeting all requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 verifying compliance with applicable Federal work authorization program. The form for such affidavit is attached as an exhibit to the Instructions to

Proposers.

Any Proposal submitted in response to this Request shall remain open for acceptance by the Board, and same shall be honored by the contractor, for a period of sixty (60) days from the date set forth hereinabove for the receipt of Proposals.

Any questions or comments concerning this Request for Proposals should be addressed in writing to the

Architect at mparton@krharchitects.com .

Contractor must have minimum Worker’s Comp and General Liability Insurance in full force and effect.

No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds any and all necessary or required Federal, State or local licenses and/or permits. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-10-

91, all contractors and sub-contractors performing work within the State of Georgia on a contract with a public employer must register and participate in a federal work authorization. The Board will require certification for contractor that this requirement has been met. Each Respondent shall submit with its proposal a copy of current Business License &/or Occupational Tax Certificate issued in the state it resides. If bidder cannot provide this License, it will be required to obtain one from the City of Trenton if it is the Awarded Respondent.

DADE COUNTY, GEORGIA, - BOARD OF EDUCATION

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SECTION 00030 - CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS / INSTRUCTIONS

NAME OF PROJECT: PAVING PROJECTS FOR:

NAME OF BOARD: DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

INSTRUCTIONS

(1). The Owner, the Dade County Schools, Board of Education, (hereinafter “Board”), its agents and representatives, shall be entitled to contact each and every reference listed in response to this questionnaire, and each entity referenced in any response to any question in this questionnaire.

The Contractor, by completing this questionnaire, expressly agrees that any information concern-ing the Contractor in possession of said entities and references may be made available to the

Board.

(2). Only complete and accurate information shall be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor hereby warrants that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the responses contained herein are true, accurate, and complete. The Contractor also acknowledges that the Board is relying on the truth and accuracy of the responses contained herein. If it is later discovered that any material in-formation given in response to a question was provided by the Contractor, knowing it was false, it shall constitute grounds for immediate termination or rescission by the Board of any subsequent agreement between the Board and the Contractor. The Board shall also have and retain any other remedies provided by law.

(3). Questions shall be submitted to the office of the Architect in writing and addressed to Matt Parton mparton@krharchitects.com . All questions must be received by the Architect no later than five

(5) days prior to the hour set to receive proposals. All questions will be answered in writing and included in the addenda. Any changes, additions, interpretations, or corrections, to or concerning the Contract Documents prior to the date for submission of Proposals will be issued as an Adden-dum by the Architect. Only such written changes, additions, interpretations, or corrections by

Addendum shall be binding. Any changes, additions, interpretations, or corrections given by any other method shall not be valid and the Contractor shall not rely upon in any manner whatsoever any verbal statements, instructions, interpretations, corrections, or other information provided by the Board or the Architect or their representatives. All addendum, including answers to con-tractor’s questions, will be posted to the Dade County School District website:

https://www.dadecountyschools.org/departments-programs/finance/requests-for-proposals .

The Contractor is solely responsible for obtaining any addenda or further correspondence from the procurement website for this solicitation.

(4). The Architect will give consideration, prior to submission of Proposals, to requests for approval of products similar to those specified by proprietary names provided only that such requests com-ply with the following provisions:

• All requests for substitution must be written and delivered to the office of the Architect at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date required for the submission of Proposals;

• Any requests for substitution must identify the product for which substitution is requested by brand name and/or catalog number, together with Section and Article number where specified, and must identify in similar manner the proposed substitution;

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• Any requests for substitution must explain fully the difference, if any, between the pro-posed substitution and products specified, including but not limited to, physical color, function, and guarantee considerations;

• Any requests for substitution must be accompanied by technical data, including laborato-ry tests, if applicable, on the proposed substitution;

• Any requests for substitution must give complete information on changes, if any, to drawings or specifications which will be necessary or advisable if the substitution is ap-proved;

• Any requests for substitution must identify three (3) projects wherein the proposed substi-tution has been utilized and such identification must include the name, address, and tele-phone number of such projects’ Boards, architects and general contractors.

• Separate requests shall be made for each proposed substitution save and except where multiple substitutions are related to a complete assembly, such substitutions may be ad-dressed in a single request. The Architect will review requests for substitution submitted in accordance with the above requirements and if in the sole discretion of the Architect such substitution is in the Board’s interest, he will, by addendum, add the substitution to the applicable specification

(5). The submission of a Proposal constitutes an acknowledgment and representation by the Contrac-tor that it has visited the Project site and has familiarized itself with the local conditions under which the required Work is to be performed and constitutes a representation by the Contractor that it has studied and examined the Contract Documents and such other information as may have been furnished by the Board or the Architect. Furthermore, the submission of a Proposal consti-tutes a representation by the Contractor that it has no knowledge of any ambiguities, errors, omis-sions or other inaccuracies in any of the Contract Documents or material furnished by the Board or Architect in connection with the Project. The response by the Contractor to this request for proposal, and its use by the Contractor, and its use by the Board, shall not give rise to any liability on the part of the Board to the Contractor or any third party or person. Upon submission, all Pro-posals shall become and remain the property of the Board. The Board shall have no liability aris-ing out of the disclosure, dissemination, or publication of any Proposal or any information con-tained therein. At the discretion of the Board, and in conformity with the applicable provisions of

Georgia Law, the Board may afford Contractors an opportunity for subsequent discussion, nego-tiation, and revision of Proposals. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any technicalities or informalities. Incomplete or irregular Proposals, and Proposals submitted without the required Bid Bond, may be rejected by the Board;

(6). Any Proposal submitted to the Board shall remain open for acceptance by the Board, and same shall be honored by the Contractor, for a period of sixty (60) days from the date set forth here-inabove for the receipt of Proposals. The Board reserves the right to amend these Instructions, or clarify same by Addendum, within the time provided by Georgia Law. If such revisions or amendments are of such magnitude as to warrant, in the sole discretion of the Board, the post-ponement for the date of the submission and receipt of Proposals, written notification shall be is-sued to any Contractor who has notified the Board in writing of its intent to submit a Proposal pursuant to the Board’s Request for Proposals.

(7). Prior to commencing any Work on the Project, any Contractor selected by the Board shall execute a written oath in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 36-91-21(e) affirming that it has not prevented, or attempted to prevent, competition in connection with the submission of Pro-posals to the Board by any means whatever nor has it prevented, or endeavored to prevent, any-

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(8). The following questions are to be answered in full, without exception. Answer all information by attaching tabbed sheets into the contractor’s proposal as listed below.

A. GENERAL BACKGROUND – Include response as Tab “A”

a. Current Name and Address of Contractor:

b. Previous Name or Address of Contractor, if any:

c. Current President or Chief Executive Officer: Years in that Position

d. Number of Employees:

(Permanent)

e. Name and Addresses of Current Affiliated Companies (Parent, Subsidiary, Divisions):

f. Any additional information about the history of the firm the contractor wishes to include.

B. FINANCIAL STATUS AND BONDING– Include response as Tab “B”

a. Bankruptcies

1. Has the Contractor, or any of its parents or subsidiaries, ever had a Bankruptcy

Petition filed in its name, voluntarily or involuntarily? (If yes, specify date, cir-cumstances, and resolution).

2. Has any Majority Shareholder ever had a Bankruptcy Petition filed in his/her name, voluntarily or involuntarily? (If yes, specify date, circumstances, and resolution).

b. Loans

1. Is this Contractor currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agree-ment with any bank, financial institution or other entity? (If yes, specify details, circumstances, and prospects for resolution).

c. Bonding

1. What is the Contractor’s current bonding capacity with a contract surety compa-ny?

2. Please identify the Contractor’s surety company and the current line of bonding credit that company has extended to the Contractor.

3. Please give the name, address, and telephone number of your current surety agent or underwriting contact.

4. Have Performance or Payment Bond claims ever been made to a surety for Con-tractor on any project, past or present?

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5. If the answer to 4 (above) is yes, please describe the claim, the name of the com-pany or person making the claim, and the resolution of the claim.

6. In the past five (5) years, has any surety company refused to bond the Contractor on any project? (If answer is yes, specify the reasons given for such refusal, and the name and address of the surety company that refused to bond).

7. In the past five (5) years, has any surety company refused to bond the Contrac-tor’s parent, or subsidiaries, on any project? (If answer is yes, please specify the reasons given for such refusal, and the name and address of the surety company that refused to bond).

d. Mergers and Acquisitions

1. State whether or not the Contractor has been the subject of a corporate merger within the preceding three (3) years. If so, please identify all parties to such merger, provide the date of same, and a brief description of the transaction.

2. State whether or not the Contractor has acquired any other companies or entities in the preceding three (3) years. If so, please identify all companies or entities acquired, provide the date of acquisition, and a brief description of the business of the company or entity acquired.

C. COMPANY EXPERIENCE - SIMILAR PROJECTS - Include response as Tab “C”

List projects of reasonably similar (K-12) nature, scope, and duration (similar to the Board’s Pro-ject) performed by your company in the last ten (10) years. Inclusion of at least five (5) but no more than ten (10) projects is preferred. For purposes of this factor, the referenced projects are preferred to be no less than $100,000 and not more than $5,000,000 in scope. Provide the follow-ing information for each project along with any additional information that would be useful to demonstrate the Contractor’s Qualifications.

a. Project Name and Description

b. Location

c. Contract Price

d. Project Schedule – also include if the project was completed on time.

e. Construction Delivery Type CM, Design/Build, Design/Bid/Build, etc.

f. Board Representative (with contact information)

g. Design Professional (with contact information)

Of the projects listed in response to Subsection (A), identify any which was the subject of a sub-stantial claim or lawsuit by, or against, the Contractor. Please identify in your response the nature of such claim or lawsuit, the court in which the case was filed, and the details of its resolution.

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D. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Include response as Tab “D”

a. Arbitrations

List all construction arbitration demands filed by, or against, the Contractor in the last five (5) years, and identify the nature of the claim, the amount in dispute, the parties, and the ultimate resolution of the proceeding.

b. Lawsuits

List all construction-related lawsuits (other than labor or personal injury litiga-tion) filed by, or against, the Contractor in the last five (5) years, and identify the nature of the claim, the amount in dispute, the parties, and the ultimate resolution of the lawsuit.

c. Other Proceedings

Identify any lawsuits, administrative proceedings, or hearings initiated by the Na-tional Labor Relations Board or similar state agency in the past seven (7) years concerning any labor practices of the Contractor. Identify the nature of any pro-ceeding and its ultimate resolution.

Identify any lawsuits, administrative proceedings, or hearings initiated by the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration concerning the project safety practices of the Contractor in the last seven (7) years. Identify the nature of any proceeding and its ultimate resolution.

Identify any lawsuits, administrative proceedings, or hearings initiated by the In-ternal Revenue Service, or any state revenue department, concerning the tax lia-bility of the Contractor (other than audits) in the last seven (7) years. Identify the nature of any proceeding and its ultimate resolution.

Have any criminal proceedings or investigations been brought against the Con-tractor in the last ten (10) years? (If the answer is yes, please attach a complete and detailed report of the facts and circumstances concerning all such proceed-ings or investigations with your responses to this Questionnaire)

E. COMPANY SAFETY PLAN - Include response as Tab “E”

a. Please describe your company’s approach to project safety.

b. Please describe your approach to ensure the safety of students, staff and parents throughout this project.

F. PROPOSAL FORM - Include forms and response as Tab “F”

a. All Proposals must be signed by a duly authorized officer, member, or general partner (as appro-priate) and dated. All blanks on the Proposal Form, (Exhibit / Tab “F”) shall be filled in and numbers shall be written in English words and in Arabic numerals where so requested. The com-

03/06/2026 26-005 00030-6 pleted Proposal shall be without interlineations, alterations or erasures. Addenda must be acknowledged where so designated and the Proposal shall include a proposed price for all Alter-nates and units. In the event a Contractor does not desire to make a change in its Proposal for any given Alternate, it shall so indicate by using the words “No Change”.

b. Please list any additional information that you believe would assist the Board in establishing your company as the most qualified firm for this project.

G. Tab G – Not used

H. AFFIDAVIT - Include forms and response as Tab “H”

a. Any Proposal must include an affidavit meeting the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 verify-ing compliance with applicable Federal work authorization program. The form of such affidavit is attached hereto as Exhibit / Tab “H”;

I. BID BOND - Include forms and response as Tab “I”

a. Any Proposal must include a fully executed Bid Bond in the form attached hereto as Exhibit / Tab

“I” in the amount of five percent (5%) of the lump sum contract price (exclusive of any price for

Alternates or unit prices). Required Payment and Performance Bond forms will be furnished by the Architect and are required to be submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the require-ments of the Contract Documents. Such Payment and Performance Bonds shall each be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the lump sum contract price as set forth in the Agree-ment between the Board and the Contractor;

End of Section

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SECTION 00060 - REQUESTS FOR BEST AND FINAL OFFERS

(at Owner’s Option)

Date :

Re: Paving projects for Dade County High, Middle and Elementary Schools.

Dear Sir/Madam:

In conformity with the Request for Proposals issued by the Dade County, Georgia, Board of Educa-tion (“the Board”) in connection with the above-referenced Project, you are invited to submit in writing your best and final offer for construction of the Project. Any such best and final offer must provide for construction of the Project in accordance with all requirements of the Contract Documents. Any such offer must be received by the Board at its office located at_________________________________________________________________________ (telephone number __________________________) on or before _________ a.m., ______ day of

_______________, 20____.

Any best and final offer submitted should set forth your proposed lump sum contract price as well as any applicable prices for unit price work and alternates as provided in the Contract Documents. In the event you propose any substitution of subcontractors from those previously identified in your Proposal, please identify such subcontractors, and provide any required Subcontractor’s Qualifications Statement and Questionnaire in accordance with the requirements of the Instructions to Proposers.

In the event the Board receives no further response from your firm, it will consider your Proposal as previously submitted to be your best and final offer. The Board continues to reserve the right to reject any and all Proposals and to waive any technicalities or informalities. All Proposals, and any response to this request for a best and final offer, are subject to all requirements of the Request for Proposals, the In-struction to Proposers, and all other requirements of the Contract Documents, and the Board expressly reserves any and all rights relating thereto.

Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact ________________.

Very truly yours, 03/06/2026 26-005 00080-1

SECTION 00080 - PROPOSAL FORM

EXHIBIT / TAB “F”

NAME OF PROJECT:

PAVING PROJECTS FOR: DADE COUNTY HIGH, MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

NAME OF BOARD:

DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

NAME OF PROPOSED

CONTRACTOR: ________________________________________________

(The “Contractor”)

THE DADE COUNTY, BOARD OF EDUCATION (the “Board”), pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 36-91-1, et. seq., herein seeks competitive Proposals from general contractors for the project known as: “Paving projects for Dade County High, Middle and

Elementary Schools”, located at 300 Tradition Lane, 250 Pace Drive, & 306 Wolverine Drive, Trenton, GA 30752 (the “Project”).

This Proposal is submitted in response to the County’s Request for Proposals dated 03/17/2026.

This Proposal is for the full and complete construction of the Project in conformity with all requirements of the Contract Documents. The submission of this Proposal constitutes a representation by the Contractor that it has carefully studied and examined all of the Contract

Documents dated 03/06/2026 furnished by KRH Architects Inc. (the “Architect”) and such other information as may have been furnished by the Board or the Architect including

Addendum/Addenda No.______________. Contractor further represents that it has no knowledge of any ambiguities, errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in any of the Contract

Documents or other material furnished by the Board or Architect in connection with the Project.

Contractor submits herewith its duly executed affidavit in accordance with the applicable Federal work authorization program. Contractor acknowledges that upon execution of any contract with the Board, said affidavit shall be deemed a public record to the extent provided by Georgia law.

Contractor acknowledges that the Contract Documents specifically provide for the assessment of liquidated damages against Contractor in the event of unexcused delay in achieving Substantial

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Completion or Final Completion of the work. The liquidated damages to be assessed in the event of unexcused delay in achieving Substantial Completion are $ 500.00 per calendar day. The liquidated damages to be assessed in the event of unexecuted delay in achieving Final

Completion of the Work are $ 200.00 per calendar day. The terms and conditions of liquidated damages provisions set for in the Contract Documents are herein incorporated by reference. The

Contractor further acknowledges that the Contract Documents provide no incentive provisions for early Completion of the Work.

A. Base Proposal

The Contractor proposes to complete the Project in conformity with all requirements of the

Contract Documents and furnish all necessary labor, material and equipment to complete the work and, furthermore, to fully, completely, and strictly perform all obligations of the Contractor as set forth in the Contract Documents, for the lump sum contract price of

($_____________________). Said lump sum contract price is allocated, in its entirety, to the following elements of the work:

General Conditions $______________________

Paving / Asphalt $______________________

Other $______________________

Quantity Allowances (calculated below) $ ___________

Contingency Allowances $ 150,000.00_____________

TOTAL (must match lump sum) $______________________

B. Unit Price Proposal (Quantity Allowances) ENTER TOTAL ABOVE

The Contractor proposes the following Allowance/Unit prices as described in sections 01020, 01026 and 04200. The total allowance for each item must be calculated from the quantities specified in Section 01020 (entered below) and the contractor’s proposed Unit Price. Please reference section 01020 for complete description of work for each item.

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Allowance Unit Total

Item # Description Qty. Unit Price Allowance

1. Remove and dispose of mass 10 C.Y. $___________ $__________ rock off site.

2. Remove and dispose of mass 10 C.Y. $___________ $__________ rock on site.

3. Remove and dispose of 100 C.Y. $___________ $__________ unsuitable soil off site.

4. Remove and dispose of 100_ C.Y. $__________ $__________ unsuitable soil on site.

5. Haul in and place suitable 50_ C.Y. $__________ $__________ fill material from off site.

6. Haul and place suitable 50_ C.Y. $_________ $__________ fill material from on site.

7. Haul in and place #4 stone 50 Tons $__________ $__________

8. Haul in and place #57 stone 50 Tons $__________ $__________

9. Haul in and place Rip Rap 30 Tons $__________ $__________

10. Haul in and place graded 250 Tons $__________ $__________ aggregate base (GAB).

11. Furnish and install Tensar 200_ S.Y. $_________ $__________

BX 1100 Georgrid or approved equal.

TOTAL QUANTITY ALLOWANCES $__________

C. Contingency Allowances:

1. Contingency Allowance $ 150,000.00

BE SURE TO TOTAL AND INCLUDE ALL ALLOWANCES IN YOUR LUMP SUM!

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Allowances and unit prices shall be used for unforeseen conditions above and beyond the work included in the contract documents.

The unit prices set forth herein shall be binding and shall become a part of the contract. The Contractor declares that it understands that the quantities shown, for unit price items, are approximate only and are subject to either increase or decrease, and that should the quantities of any of the items of the work be increased, the Contractor proposes to do the additional work at the unit prices stated herein; and should the quantities be decreased, the unused balance will be deducted from the contractor’s lump-sum. The Contractor also understands that payment will be made on the basis of actual quantities at the unit price bid and will make no claim for anticipated profits for any decrease in quantities and that actual quantities will be determined upon completion of the work, at which time adjustment will be made to the contract amount by direct increase or decrease. The unit prices set forth herein include all general conditions, overhead, profit and other compensation of every kind and nature associated with the unit price work.

Contingency allowances shall be used for unforeseen conditions above and beyond the work included in the contract documents.

D. Alternate Proposals

Contractor proposes these Alternate Proposals. The lump sum pricing below is to fully implement the work described for each item described in Section 01030 - Alternates.

ALTERNATE NO. 1:

Additional Paving at School Entrance Drive:

Add: $___________________________

Attached hereto, and incorporated herein as part of this Proposal, Contractor submits completed Contractor’s Qualifications Tabs. Contractor acknowledges that the Board may rely upon the truthfulness and accuracy of the responses set forth therein. In addition, Contractor has submitted herewith as part of this Proposal such documentation and information as Contractor deems appropriate to establish that it is a responsible and responsive Contractor and that its

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Proposal is the most advantageous to the Board, taking into consideration the specific evaluation factors, listed in their order of relative importance, as set forth in the above-referenced Request for Proposals. Contractor acknowledges that the Board may rely upon the truthfulness and accuracy of such documentation and information.

The Contractor proposes and agrees to commence actual construction (i.e, physical work) on site with adequate management, labor, materials and equipment within ten (10) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed and prosecute the Work diligently and faithfully to completion within the required Contract Time. Prior to commencing such Work, and prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall furnish to the Board duly executed Payment and

Performance Bonds complying with all requirements of the Contract Documents along with

Certificates of Insurance demonstrating that all required coverages are in place.

Contractor submits herewith its executed Bid Bond in accordance with the requirements of the

Board as set forth in the Instruction to Proposers and the required federal forms.

Contractor herein acknowledges that this Proposal shall constitute an offer by Contractor to contract with the Board for construction of the Project in conformity with all requirements of the

Contract Documents for the lump sum contract price as set forth hereinabove. Said offer by

Contractor is irrevocable and subject to acceptance by the Board until the expiration of sixty (60) days following the date set forth in the Request for Proposals for receipt of Proposals by the

Board.

Sworn and subscribed to before me this CONTRACTOR: ________________________

_____ day of ______________, 20____. By: ____________________________________

_______________________________ Title: ___________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

Commission Expiration:

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SECTION 00090 - FORM OF AGREEMENT

A. The contract will be AIA Document A-101-2017 with a lump sum fee, as may be amended below.

1 The District, by majority vote, is the only Representative of the Owner, a public school district, having the power to enter into or amend a contract, to approve changes in the scope of the Work, to approve and execute a Change Order or Construction Change

Directive modifying the Contract Sum, or to agree to an extension to the date of

Substantial or Final Completion. The Owner designates the following as the individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the District: Mr. Josh Ingle, Superintendent, Dade County School District.

§ 1.2 The District designates the authorized representatives identified in Paragraph 8.2 to act on its behalf in other respects

§ 7.3 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE

Owner may terminate this Agreement without cause, upon seven (7) days advance written notice to Contractor, in which case Owner shall pay Contractor all undisputed monies otherwise due hereunder to date of termination, but shall have no obligation to pay or reimburse Contractor for lost profits or unabsorbed overhead, or any other consequential or incidental damages.

Contractor shall comply with and shall require all subcontractors and sub-subcontractors to comply with all provisions of the “Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance

Act”, O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Contractor shall complete the attached “Contractor Affidavit and Agreement: and, if applicable, shall require all subcontractors and sub-subcontractorsto complete the attached “Subcontractor Affidavit and Agreement”.

§ 8.7.1 The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, regardless of any conflict of law or rules that would require an application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Venue and jurisdiction shall be proper only in the federal and state courts located or serving the Dade County, Georgia area.

§ 8.7.2 As a material consideration of the making of this Agreement, the modifications to this Agreement shall not be construed against the maker of said modifications.

§ 8.7.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, or in any document forming a part hereof, there shall be no mandatory arbitration for any dispute arising hereunder.

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§ 8.7.4 The Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for acts and omissions of the

Contractor's employees, Subcontractors and their agents and employees, and other persons or entities performing portions of the Work for, or on behalf of, the Contractor or any of its Subcontractors. As part of that responsibility, Contractor shall enforce the

Owner's alcohol-free, drug-free, tobacco-free, harassment-free and weapon-free policies and zones, which will require compliance with those policies and zones by Contractor's employees, subcontractors, and all other persons carrying out the Contract.

§ 8.7.5 Execution of this Agreement shall constitute approval and acceptance of all terms, covenants and conditions as modified and contained in the Contract Documents.

§ 8.7.6 This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Invalidity of any portion of this Agreement under the laws of the State of

Georgia or of the United States shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this

Agreement.

§ 8.7.7 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011. Owner and Contractor both agree that compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, et seq., are conditions of this Agreement. By signing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that he/she is in compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, et seq., and will continue to comply with the statutes during the term of this Agreement.

§ 8.7.8 No delay or omission by either of the parties hereto in exercising any right or power accruing upon the noncompliance or failure of performance by the· other party hereto of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a waiver thereof. A waiver by either of the parties hereto of any of the covenants, conditions or agreements hereof to be performed by the other party hereto shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach thereof or of any other covenant, condition or agreement herein contained.

§ 8.7.9 Contractor stipulates that Owner is a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and as such, enjoys immunities from suit and liability as provided by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia. By entering into this Agreement, Owner does not waive any of its immunities from suit and/or liability, except as otherwise specifically provided herein and as specifically authorized by law.

§ 8.7.1 The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, regardless of any conflict of law or rules that would require an application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Venue and jurisdiction shall be proper only in the federal and state courts located or serving the Dade County, Georgia area.

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§ 8.7.2 As a material consideration of the making of this Agreement, the modifications to this Agreement shall not be construed against the maker of said modifications.

§ 8.7.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, or in any document forming a part hereof, there shall be no mandatory arbitration for any dispute arising hereunder.

§ 8.7.4 The Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for acts and omissions of the

Contractor's employees, Subcontractors and their agents and employees, and other persons or entities performing portions of the Work for, or on behalf of, the Contractor or any of its Subcontractors. As part of that responsibility, Contractor shall enforce the

Owner's alcohol-free, drug-free, tobacco-free, harassment-free and weapon-free policies and zones, which will require compliance with those policies and zones by Contractor's employees, subcontractors, and all other persons carrying out the Contract.

§ 8.7.5 Execution of this Agreement shall constitute approval and acceptance of all terms, covenants and conditions as modified and contained in the Contract Documents.

§ 8.7.6 This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Invalidity of any portion of this Agreement under the laws of the State of

Georgia or of the United States shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this

Agreement.

§ 8.7.7 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011. Owner and Contractor both agree that compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, et seq., are conditions of this Agreement. By signing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that he/she is in compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, et seq., and will continue to comply with the statutes during the term of this Agreement.

§ 8.7.8 No delay or omission by either of the parties hereto in exercising any right or power accruing upon the noncompliance or failure of performance by the· other party hereto of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a waiver thereof. A waiver by either of the parties hereto of any of the covenants, conditions or agreements hereof to be performed by the other party hereto shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach thereof or of any other covenant, condition or agreement herein contained.

§ 8.7.9 Contractor stipulates that Owner is a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and as such, enjoys immunities from suit and liability as provided by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia. By entering into this Agreement, Owner does not waive any

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B. The insurance furnished by the Contractor under this Article shall provide coverage in amounts not less than the following:

a. Comprehensive or Commercial form General Liability Insurance – Limits of

Liability.

i. $2,000,000.00 General Aggregate

ii. $1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence – combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage.

b. Business Automobile Liability Insurance – Limits of Liability

i. $1,000,000.00 Each Accident – combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage to include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.

c. Worker’s Compensation limits as required by law with Employers Liability limit of $1,000,000.00.

d. Course of Construction Insurance – 100% of the completed value of the work.

e. Any additional insurance required by the State of Georgia for the handling of

Asbestos.

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SECTION 00100 - AFFIDAVIT

EXHIBIT / TAB “H”

The Undersigned, after being duly sworn, deposes and states as follows:

1.

The Undersigned is over the legal age of majority and is duly competent to execute this Affidavit. The

Undersigned is _______________________________ of ___________________

_____________________________, a general contractor (hereinafter “Contractor”), which maintains its principal place of business at __________________________________________

_________________________________________________. The Undersigned is expressly authorized to execute this Affidavit on behalf of Contractor. The Undersigned has personal knowledge of all facts set forth herein and said facts are true and correct. This Affidavit is executed in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and is submitted in connection with Contractor’s proposal to construct for the Dade County Board of Education (hereinafter ”the Board”) a project known as the “Paving projects for Dade County High, Middle and Elementary Schools”, located at 300 Tradition Lane, 250

Pace Drive, & 306 Wolverine Drive, Trenton, GA 30752 (the “Project”).

2.

The Undersigned affirms and attests that Contractor has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program as said program is defined in the above-referenced provision of

Georgia law. The user identification number of Contractor for said program is __________ and the date of authorization for Contractor to use said program is _______________. In the event Contractor is awarded a contract for the Project, it will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period.

3.

In the event Contractor is awarded a contract for the Project, it will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to Contractor with the same information required in Paragraph 3 hereinabove.

Executed this _______ day of ______________, 20___.

Contractor: ______________________________________

By: ____________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________

Sworn and subscribed before me this ______ of ______________, 20____.

_________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC

Commission Expiration

03/06/2026 26-005 00110-1

SECTION 00110 - PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that

[Name of Contractor] (hereinafter called the “Principal”), and

[Name of Surety Company], (hereinafter called the “Surety”), are held and firmly bound unto

THE DADE COUNTY, BOARD OF EDUCATION (hereinafter called the “Obligee”), for the use and benefit of any “Claimant” as hereinafter defined in the sum of

($ ), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which the

Principal and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal has entered, or is about to enter, into a certain written agreement with the Obligee, dated , (hereinafter the “Agreement”), for completion of a project known as the “Paving projects for Dade County High, Middle and

Elementary Schools”, located at 300 Tradition Lane, 250 Pace Drive, & 306 Wolverine Drive, Trenton, GA 30752 (the “Project”).

NOW THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such, that if the Principal shall promptly make payment to any Claimant, as hereinafter defined, for all labor, services and materials used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the Agreement, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

A “Claimant” shall be defined herein as any contractor, subcontractor, person, party, partnership, corporation or other entity furnishing labor, services, or materials used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the Agreement, or completion of the Project, without regard to whether such labor, services or materials were sold, leased or rented, and without regard to whether such Claimant is or is not in privity of contract with the Principal or any contractor or subcontractor performing work on the Project. Any entity entitled to protection of a payment bond under Georgia law shall be deemed a “Claimant” under this bond.

The surety is herein bound and obligated for all obligations of a surety as set forth in

O.C.G.A. §§ 36-91-70 through and including O.C.G.A. § 36-91-75.

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In the event of any claim made by a Claimant against the Obligee, or the filing of a lien against the property of the Obligee affected by the Agreement, the Surety shall either settle or resolve the claim, or remove any such lien by bond, or otherwise take such action as provided in the Agreement.

This bond is intended to conform to all applicable statutory requirements. Any applicable requirement of any applicable statute that has been omitted from this bond shall be deemed to be included herein as set forth at length. If any provision of this bond is held by a court competent jurisdiction to be in conflict with any applicable statute, then the provision of said statute shall govern and the remainder of this bond that is not in conflict therewith shall continue in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have hereunto affixed their corporate seals and caused this obligation to be signed by their duly authorized officers on this

__________________ day of ___________________________, 20____.

[NAME OF PRINCIPAL]

BY:_________________________________ [Seal]

Witness:

Date:____________________________

[NAME OF SURETY]

BY:_________________________________ [Seal]

Date:____________________________

Approved:

Date:_________________________ BY:_____________________________________

[ATTACH SURETY’S POWER OF ATTORNEY]

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SECTION 00120 PERFORMANCE BOND

NAME OF PROJECT: PAVING PROJECTS FOR DADE COUNTY HIGH,

MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

NAME OF OWNER: DADE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that ______________________________

_______________________________________________________ [Name of Contractor]

(herein…