Final Bid Documents _ Two Firefighting Tanker.pdf

MERIWETHER COUNTY TWO .FIREFIGHTING TANKER TRUCKS

BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS

AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEIR BID.

I. GENERAL CONDITIONS

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, which entitle them to consideration as a responsible Contractor. A list of work of similar character successfully completed within the last two years may be required giving the location, size and listing equipment available for use on this work. Before accepting any bid, the County may require evidence of the Contractor's financial ability to successfully perfonn the work to be accomplished under the contract.

3. AU questions concerning the project shall be addressed in writing to John Gorton, County Administrator, at j.gorton@meriwethercountyga.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

B. GUARANTEE TO ACCOMPANY BlD

1. A 5% Bid Bond is Required for this project.

C. SUBMITTING BlDS

Bids will be accepted by the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners at 17234 Roosevelt Hwy, Bldg. B, Greenville, GA 30222, until 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 21st, 2025. Bids received after the designated time will not be considered.

1. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the following information clearly typed or printed on the outside:

D. AUTHORITY TO SIGN

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners Your Company Name

Two Firefighting Tanker Trucks

Meriwether County- Fire

The Bidder should ensure that the legal and proper name of his proprietorship, firm, partnership or corporation is printed or typed in the space provided on the Schedule of Items.

E. RIGHTS RESERVED

1. Meriwether County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to re advertise. lt is understood that all Bids are made subject to this agreement, that Meriwether 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.

2. Bidders are advised to examine any Plans and Specifications carefully and to make examinations of the site of the proposed work as necessary to familiarize themselves with local conditions, 2025 Two Fire Fighting Tanker Trucks - Meriwether County - Fire/Rescue Pagel of24 which may affect the proposed work. Bidders are also advised to inform themselves fully in regard to conditions W1der which the work will be performed. Meriwether CoW1ty will not be responsible for Bidder's errors or misjudgment, nor for any information on local conditions or general laws and regulations.

3. Any W1authorized additions, conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Bid shall render it informal and may be cause for rejection.

4. No Bids may be withdrawn after submission for a period of 60 days after the date set for opening thereof.

5. Meriwether CoW1ty reserves the right to reject any and all bids from any person, firm, or corporation who is in arrears in any department or obligation to Meriwether CoW1ty, Georgia.

6. Individuals, firms, and businesses seeking an award of a Meriwether County contract may not initiate or continue any verbal or written communications regarding a solicitation with any CoW1ty officer, elected official, employee or other CoW1ty representative without permission of the CoW1ty Administrator between the date of the issuance of the solicitation and the date of the final contract award by the Board of Commissioners. The CoW1ty Administrator will review violations.

If determined that such communication has compromised the competitive process, the offer submitted by the individual, firm or business may be disqualified from consideration for award.

F. AWARDOFCONTRACT

I. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid will be most advantageous to Meriwether CoW1ty with price and other factors considered.

2. Prior to the award of the contract, the successful bidder may be required to submit documentation demonstrating the bidder's ability to commence, proceed, and complete in a timely manner. A bidder's failure to demonstrate the ability to proceed as required may result in the award to the next low, responsive and responsible bidder, as deemed in the CoW1ty's best interest.

G. RETAINAGE

1. Retainage on work completed will be withheld by Meriwether CoW1ty as follows:

A. The county shall retain 5% of the gross value of the completed work, indicated by current estimates, until all pay items are substantially completed.

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MERIWETHER COUNTY PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Scope of Work:

1. Purpose and Intent

Meriwether County Fire & Rescue seeks qualified vendors to furnish and deliver two (2) complete Firefighting Tanker Truck that meets or exceeds the specifications contained in this Scope of Work. The unit shall be new, fully operational, and ready for immediate service upon delivery.

2. General Requirements

The contractor shall design, manufacture, and deliver two (2) 4,000-gallon firefighting tanker truck built on a new model-year chassis (Freightliner I 0SSD or equivalent). All materials, components, and workmanship shall comply with applicable DOT, NFPA, and Georgia state regulations.

The contractor shall provide full manufacturer's warranties for both the chassis and the tanker body.

3. Technical Specifications

A. Tank Configuration

• 4,000-gallon low-profile tank, modified elliptical or flat-side "O" round design

• Dimensions: 14' L x 5'4" H x 90" W

• Construction: ¼" carbon steel bottom and end plates; 3/16" top and baffles

• Two (2) cross baffles with 2" tubular bracing and gussets

• 14' of3" internal plumbing to pressurize rear outlets

• Internal collar coating and zinc anodes for corrosion protection

• Six (6) 3" fire hydrant fills with 2½" fire hose adapters

• 20" x IO" Betts vented manway with access ladder and lifting eyes

• Carbon steel fenders welded to tank subframe

• DOT-compliant lighting and clear-coated DFI Elite Red finish

• Water-level indicator lights on both sides and rear with four-color increments

B. Pump and Spraying System

• Hot-shift PTO for Allison transmission; direct mount PTO pump

• Berkeley 4" x 4" self-priming pump (700 GPM minimum) or equivalent

• 30-gallon hydraulic reservoir with filtering and vented fill cap

• Two (2) rear-mounted 2½" pressurized outlets with ball valves

• One (1) 10" rear inlet with air-operated dump valve capable of dumping to either side

• Six (6) total 3" inlets with check valves and fire hose adapters

• In-cab controls with independent air switches for each spray head

C. Storage and Lighting

• Three (3) aluminum toolboxes:

o One (1) 48" x 24" x 24" curbside under tank o Two (2) 24" x 24" x 24" mounted on each side of extended rear bumper

• Dual stainless steel "T' handle latches and gas shocks

• LED work lights (rear, front comers, and pump area)

D. Emergency Lighting

• Whelen ION red LED warning lights with clear lenses

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• Exact light placement to be approved by Fire Rescue Chief

E. Subframe Assembly

• 6" heavy-duty carbon steel welded subframe

• UHMW sub-slate material for chassis protection

• 14' length suitable for tandem-axle chassis with 24" extended rear bumper

F. Vehicle Chassis

• Freightliner 108SD 2025 (or equivalent) tandem axle chassis

• Cummins L9 330 HP engine @ 2000 RPM with engine brake

• Allison 3000 RDS 6-speed automatic transmission

• Suspension: 16,000 lb. front/ 40,000 lb. rear (Hendrickson RT403)

• 54,000 GVW I 5.86 gear ratio/ double frame

• 60-gallon aluminum fuel tank (driver side)

• Air conditioning, air brakes, air ride driver's seat

• Aluminum Budd wheels and Continental tires (front and rear}

• 12V battery plug-in and all Freightliner factory warranties

4. Design and Function

The system shall maximize operational efficiency while minimizing maintenance costs. The hydraulic system shall enable low RPM engine operation (900-1200 RPM) while maintaining pump RPM (2100-3100 RPM). Each spray head shall be independently operated to optimize water direction and flow control.

5. Delivery and Inspection

• The completed unit shall be delivered to:

Meriwether County Fire & Rescue 59 Hill Haven Rd, P .0. Box 628 Greenville, GA 30222

• Final inspection and acceptance will be conducted by the Fire Chief or designee.

6. Warranty and Documentation

The vendor shall provide:

• Manufacturer's standard warranty for chassis and tank body

• Operator and service manuals ( digital and hard copy)

• Certification of compliance with bid specifications

G. Timeline:

Vehicles should be delivered no later than 6 months after the contracts are executed.

H. COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

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

I. INSPECTION

Meriwether County has the right to inspect the vehicles to ensure that all specifications are satisfactory and meet the requirements outlined in the scope of work by Fire Chief or designee.

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J. GENERAL BOND REQUIREMENTS

1. Bid Bonds- 5% of total amount ofcontract

2. Performance Bond- (Supplied by successful vendor)-Is required for this Proposal.

3. Payment, Labor and Materials Bonds -Is not required for this Proposal.

K. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

I. Successful vendor is required to do the following within ten (I 0) days of Notice of Award:

A. Return to the County Administrator all contract documents executed by the authorized representative and attested by the corporate secretary treasurer.

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

C. Provide bonding as required by the bid documents. - Not required for this proposal.

2. Failure to execute the Contract 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. 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.

L. INSURANCE

Contractor shall maintain in full force and effect the following insurance coverages:

I . Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance A. As required by law.

2. Commercial General Liability Insurance A. $1,000,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage

$2,000,000 annual aggregate.

B. Separate $1,000,000 Owner's and Contractor's Protective policy with Meriwether County

Board of Commissioners as Named Insured

C. The following additional coverage must apply:

(a) 1986 (or later) ISO Commercial General Liability Form

(b) Dedicated Limits per Project Site or Location (CG 25 03 or CG 25 04) ( c) Additional Insured Endorsement (Form B CG 20 10 with a modification for completed operations or a separate endorsement covering Completed Operations) naming Meriwether County as additional insured.

( d) Blanket Contractual Liability ( e) Broad Form Property Damage

(f) Severability of Interest

(g) Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage.

(h) Personal Injury (deleting both contractual and employee exclusions)

(i) Incidental Medical Malpractice G) Hostile Fire Pollution Wording

(k) X, C, U ( explosion, collapse and underground coverage

3. Auto Liability Insurance A. $1,00,000 limit ofliability 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 naming Meriwether County as additional insured.

D. Contractual Liability

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4. Umbrella Liability Insurance - Minimum $5,000,000 limit ofliability (Higher limit may be required depending on the extent of contract) A. The following additional coverage must apply

a) Additional Insured Endorsement naming Meriwether County as additional insured.

b) Concurrency of Effective Dates with Primary

c) Blanket Contractual Liability

d) Drop Down Feature

e) Care , Custody, and Control - Follow Form Primary

f) Aggregates: Apply Where Applicable in Primary

g) Umbrella Policy must be as broad as the primary policy

5. Meriwether County Board of Commissioners should be shown as an additional insured on General Liability, Auto Liability and Umbrella Liability policies. All insurance shall be occurrence based.

I. The cancellation should provide 10-day notice for nonpayment and 30-daynotice of cancellation.

II. Certificate Holder should read:

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners 17234 Roosevelt Hwy, Bldg. B Greenville, GA 30222

III. Insurance Company, except Worker' Compensation carrier, must have an A.M. Best Rating of A-10 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-10 or better.

IV. Insurance Company should be licensed to do business by the Office of Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

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

VI. 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.

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

VIII. 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.

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IX. 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 Meriwether County as to form and content has been filed with Meriwether 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.

X. 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.

XI. 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.

XII. 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.

XIII. 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.

XIV. 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.

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

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The County requires that all who enter into a contract for the physical performance of services with the County must satisfy O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and Rule 300-IO-l-.02, in all manner, and such are conditions of the contract.

In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted by the Board of Commissioners within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening, to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted within the time specified in the Bid Schedule.

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

Federal Tax ID ______________________ _

Address _____________________________________ _

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

Representative Signature. _______________________________ _

Print Authorized Representative's Name. __________________________ _

Telephone Number ______________ .Fax Number _______________ _

E-Mail Address ________________________________ _

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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

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners (Name of Obligee)

17234 Roosevelt Hwy, Bldg B, Greenville, GA 30222 (Address of Obligee)

Thereinafter referred to as Obligee: in the penal sum of Five Percent of the Total Bid Amount Dollars ($ ----5%---- ) 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 MERIWETHER County, Georgia, a proposal for furnishing materials, labor, and equipment for: _____________________ ___2025 Two Fire Fighting Tanker Trucks - Meriwether County -Fire/Rescue__________________

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 Meriwether County, Georgia, and execute a sufficient and satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond payable to Meriwether County, Georgia, each in the amount of 100% of the total Contract Price, in form and with security satisfactory to said Meriwether 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 Meriwether 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.

Meriwether 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)

(Address)

(Surety)

ATTEST: By: __________ _ (Attorney-in-Fact)

Resident Agent (Address)

(SEAL)

(Witness as to Surety)

(Address)

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.

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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:

I NAME AND ADDRESS I TYPEOFWORK I

Company Name'------------------------------

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REFERENCES

MERIWETHER County requests a minimum of three, (3) refereuces where work of a similar size and scope has been completed.

1. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contact Person

Telephone _____________ Facsimile, _____________ _

E-Mail Address

2. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contact Person

Telephone ______________ Facsimile. _____________ _

E-Mail Address

3. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contact Person

Telephone ______________ Facsimile. _____________ _

E-Mail Address

Company Name _______________________________ _

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CONTRACT

This CONTRACT made and entered into this ______ day of _______ � 2025 by and between Meriwether County, Georgia (Party of the First Part, hereinafter called the "County"), and _____________ (Party of the Second Part, hereinafter called the "Contractor").

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations contained herein and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties do hereby agree as follows:

1. TERM:

This contract shall commence upon Acceptance by Meriwether County Board of Commissioners and shall be completed by Contractor no later than May 31, 2026.

2. ATTACHMENTS:

Copies of the Contractor's proposal, including all drawings, specifications, price lists, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Special Provisions, and Detailed Specifications submitted to the County during the Bid process (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Bid ") are attached hereto (Exhibit A) and are specifically incorporated herein by reference. The E-Verify Affidavit form is included as Exhibit "B" and must be completed and returned. The SA VE Affidavit is attached as Exhibit "C" and must be completed and returned. In the event of a conflict between the County's contract documents and the Bid, the County's contract documents shall control.

3. PERFORMANCE:

Contractor agrees to furnish all skill and labor of every description necessary to carry out and complete in good, firm and substantial, workmanlike manner, the work specified, in strict conformity with the Bid.

4. PRICE:

As full compensation for the performance of this Contract, the County shall pay the Contractor the sum total of compensation as stated in "Exhibit "A" - Bid Tabulation Sheet". The County agrees to pay following the receipt of all completed work as described in the bid documents.

5. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS:

Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the COUNTY, its Commissioners, officers, agents and employees from and against any and all liability, damages, claims, suits, liens, and judgments, for whatever nature, including claims for contribution and/or indenmification, for injuries to or death of any person or persons, or damage to the property or other rights of any person or persons to the extent arising out of and attributed to the negligent errors, acts, or omissions of the Contractor. Contractor's obligation to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, as set forth hereinabove shall include any matter arising out of any patent, trademark, copyright, or service mark, or any actual or alleged unfair competition disparagement of product or service, or other business tort of any type whatsoever, or any actual or alleged violation of trade regulations.

Contractor further agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its Commissioners, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims or liability for compensation under the Worker's Compensation Act arising out of injuries sustained by any employee of the Contractor.

6. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE:

The County may terminate this Contract for cause upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the Contractor of the Contractor's default in the performance of any term of this Contract. Such termination shall be

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7. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE:

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

8. CONTRACT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE:

During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability which does not preclude the applicant or employee from performing the essential functions of the position. The Contractor will also, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by qualified applicants, consider the same without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability which does not preclude the applicant from performing the essential functions of the job. The Contractor will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Contract so that such provision will be binding upon each subcontractor, providing that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contracts or subcontractors for standard commercial supplies of raw materials.

9. ASSIGNMENT:

The Contractor shall not sublet, assign, transfer, pledge, convey, sell or otherwise dispose of the whole or any part of this Contract or his right, title, or interest therein to any person, firm, or corporation without the previous consent of the County in writing.

10. WAIVER:

A waiver by either party of any breach of any provision, term, covenant, or condition of this Contract shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision, term, covenant, or condition.

11 SEVERABILITY:

The parties agree that this Contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. This Contract has been signed in Meriwether County, Georgia. Any dispute related to this Contract shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Superior Court of Meriwether County.

12. GOVERNING LAW:

The parties agree that this Contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. This Contract has been signed in Meriwether County, Georgia.

13. MERGER CLAUSE:

The parties agree that the terms of this Contract include the entire Contract between the parties, and as such, shall exclusively bind the parties. No other representations, either oral or written, may be used to contradict the terms of this Contract.

14. VENUE:

The parties agree that the venue of any dispute arising from this Contract shall be resolved in the Superior Court of Meriwether County, Georgia and the parties submit the jurisdiction of said Court and waive any objection to said venue based on jurisdiction or otherwise.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting through their duly authorized agents, have caused this CONTRACT to be signed, sealed, and delivered.

CONTRACTOR:

BY:

(Signature)

(Print Name)

(Title)

ATTEST:

(Signature)

(Print Name)

Corporate Secretary (Seal)

MERIWETHER COUNTY, GEORGIA

By: ___________ _ Adam Worsley, Chairman Meriwether Co. Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

Allyson Stephens, County Clerk Meriwether Co. Board of Commissioners

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PERFORMANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that

(Name of Contractor)

(Address of Contractor)

BOND# ________ _

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

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners (Name of Obligee)

17234 Roosevelt Hwy. Bldg B. Greenville, GA 30222 (Address of Obligee) hereinafter referred to as Obligee, are held and firmly bound unto said Obligee and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery, supplies, or material under or for the purpose of the Contract hereinafter referred to, 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.

The condition of this obligation is such, as whereas the Principal entered into a certain contract, hereto attached, with the Obligee.

NOW, THEREFORE THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal shall well, truly, fully and faithfully perform said contract according to its terms, covenants, conditions, and agreements of said contract during the original term of said contract and any extensions thereof that may

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PROVIDED FURTHER, that said Surety to this Bond, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alterations, or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations, or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder.

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 construed as a bond in compliance with the requirements thereof.

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ATTEST:

(Principal)

(Principal Secretary) By:------------

(SEAL)

(Address)

(Witness as to Principal)

(Address)

(Surety)

ATTEST: By: ___________ _ (Attorney-in-Fact)

Resident or Nonresident Agent

(SEAL)

(Address)

(Witness as to Surety)

(Address)

BONDING AGENT CONTACT INFO

Print Name -----------------------------------

Company Name _____________________________ _

E-Mail _______________________________ _

Phone ______________ _

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.

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***ATTENTION***

FAILURE TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN BID BEING

DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION:

1. FAILURE TO USE COUNTY BID SCHEDULE.

2. FAILURE TO RETURN APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE

SHEETS/SPECIFICATION SHEETS.

3. FAILURE TO RETURN APPLICABLE ADDENDA.

4. FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ALTERNATES OR

EQUIVALENTS.

5. THE COUNTY SHALL BE THE SOLE DETERMINANT OF TECHNICALITY

VS. NON-RESPONSIVE BID.

6. FAILURE TO PROVIDE BID BOND, WHEN REQUIRED, WILL RESULT IN

BID BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION.

BID BONDS ARE NOT REQUIRED ON ALL BIDS. BOND REQUIREMENTS

ARE CLEARLY STATED ON THE INVITATION TO BID. IF YOU NEED

CLARIFICATION, CONTACT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.

7. FAILURE TO PROVIDE CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT,

WHEN REQUIRED, MAY RESULT IN BID BEING DEEMED NON

RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION. CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

AND AGREEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED ON ALL BIDS. IF YOU NEED

CLARIFICATION, CONTACT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.

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Exhibit "A"

Bid Tabulation Sheet

Cost of each firefighting tanker $ ______ _

TOTAL (bothfirefightingtankers).................................. $'-------

Bidder:

Signature:----------�--------

Date: ___________________ _

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EXHIBIT "B"

E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT

Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91{b }{I)

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

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

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

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

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

e) The Contractor will contract for the performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the Contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-9l(a), (b), and (c);

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

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

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number

Name of Contractor

MERIWETHER COUNTY, GEORGIA

Name of Public Employer

Date of Authorization

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

Executed on-----�-----� 2025, in ______ (city), ____ (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME

ON THIS __ DAY OF ____ ., 2025.

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires: _________ _

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EXHIBIT "C"

SAVE Affidavit Verifying Status for Meriwether County Public Benefit Application

By executing this affidavit under oath, as a bidder for a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL or other public benefit as referenced in O.C.G.A § 50-36-1 from MERIWETHER COUNTY, GEORGIA, the undersigned applicant verifies one of the following with request to my application for public benefit for __________ . [Name of natural person applying on behalf of individual, business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity]

I) _____ .I am a United States citizen

2) _____ .I am a legal permanent resident of the United States

3) _____ .I am a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act with an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other Federal immigration agency.

My alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other Federal innnigration agency is:

The undersigned applicant also hereby verifies that he or she is 18 years of age or older and has provided at least one secure and verifiable document, as required by O.C.G.A § 50-36-1 (f) (1), with this affidavit.

The secure and verifiable document provided with this affidavit can best be classified as:

1n making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20, and face criminal penalties as allowed by such criminal statute.

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Executed in __________ ,(city), _____________ ,(state)

SUBSRIBED AND SWORN

BEFORE ME ON THIS THE

___ DAY OF ____ �2025.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: ____ _

Signature of Applicant:

Printed Name of Applicant

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