05/28/2026 NOTICE OF SOLICITATION: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FY26-CP-E15 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTION

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTION

BULLOCH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners (herein after referred to as the “County”) is accepting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from GDOT Prequalified Consultants to provide Professional Services for Construction Engineering & Inspection as further described and stated in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Interested Consultants shall employee a minimum of 50% of the personnel providing the professional services during the term of this agreement with Bulloch County and must also appear on the GDOT Prequalification List for providing Construction Engineering & Inspection services, no later than the deadline for receipt of all submissions. The deadline for receipt of all submissions is 2:00 PM EDT, Friday, June 26, 2026, where each will be recorded as received. Interested Consultants shall file all documents necessary to support its submittal, as prescribed.

A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package may be requested from Bulloch County at procurementeng@bullochcounty.net or by going to the Bulloch County procurement website:

https://bullochcounty.net/bid-opportunities/, or by going to the Georgia Procurement Registry website: https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/georgia-procurement-registry-local-governments/gpr-overview.

Revisions to any part of this RFQ, will be posted to the beforementioned websites. Interested consultants are responsible for checking the before mentioned procurement websites periodically for any revisions posted during the public advertisement period. Interested consultants are reminded to acknowledge receipt of all amendments, addenda, and changes issued in connection with this RFQ by including a signed copy of each acknowledgement form along with the sealed proposal. Failure to provide the before described acknowledgement form shall result in the submitted proposal being found nonresponsive and therefore not considered for this RFQ advertisement.

Each Consultant is responsible for the actual delivery of submittals either through electronic delivery at procurementeng@bullochcounty.net or physical delivery of submittals during normal daytime hours of operation Monday-Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) to the Procurement Office, Bulloch County Board of Commissioners, North Main Annex, 115 North Main Street, Statesboro Georgia 30458. If physical delivery is selected, an ORIGINAL PROPOSAL along with THREE (3) copies and ONE (1) electronic copy on a thumb drive must be submitted in a sealed clearly marked envelope. A vendor’s conference will NOT be held for this advertisement.

Submission Identification: For hand delivery, the outside of the sealed envelope shall include the following:

RFQ: FY26-CP-E15 Professional Services – Construction Engineering & Inspection Request for Qualifications Due Date: June 26, 2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT Attn: Procurement Director

Electronic submittals or hand delivered sealed submittals received after the proposal submittal deadline of June 26, 2026 2:00 PM EDT will be rejected. Electronic submittals or hand delivered Submittals received on or before June 26, 2026 2:00 PM EDT will be recorded as received at the date and time of receipt and placed in a secure designated location so as to avoid disclosure of contents to competing consultants. Please note cost for requested services is NOT a component of the submittal. Rather, the County will evaluate and score each submittal, therefore establishing a hierarchy based upon evaluation scores. Once the scoring hierarchy is established, the County Engineer will request approval from the Board of Commissioners to enter into negotiations. If approved by the Board of Commissioners, the County Engineer will lead negotiations beginning with the top ranked consultant to determine if a mutually agreed upon price can be reached between both parties. If an agreed upon price can be reached between both parties the County will formally prepare and execute a Contract. However, if both parties cannot reach a mutually agreed upon price the County will notify the consultant in writing that price negotiations have concluded unsuccessfully and the County will immediately notify the second ranked consultant and the price negotiation process will repeat. The County will repeat this process until an agreed upon price can be reached between both parties.

Consultant Prequalifications

Prime Consultants are defined as the firm submitting the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and the firm with whom Bulloch County will contract. The Team is defined as the Prime Consultant and their sub-consultant, who are considered team members. The Prime Consultant must be prequalified in the Area Classes identified below in Section A. The Prime Consultant or the sub-consultant team members must be prequalified in the Area Classes identified below in Section B.

Respondents should submit a summary form which details the required Area Classes for the Prime Consultant and the sub-consultants or joint venture of consultants on the team listed in the SOQ. The Area Classes listed on the summary form must meet all required Area Classes or the team will be disqualified. The Prequalification Expiration Date must be current by the deadline stated for this RFQ, June 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.

A. The Prime Consultant MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the Area Classes listed below:

Number Area Class

3.16 Value Engineering

4.01a Minor Bridge Design

4.05 Bridge Inspection

8.01 Construction Engineering

9.01 Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan (ESPCP) Preparation

9.02 Rainfall & Runoff Reporting

9.03 Field Inspection for Compliance of Erosion and Sedimentation Control Device Installations

B. The Team (either the Prime Consultant and/or one or more of their sub-consultant team members) MUST be qualified by GDOT in the Area Classes listed below

Number Area Class

3.10 Utility Coordination

5.02 Engineering Surveying

6.04a Laboratory Material Testing 6.04b Field Testing of Roadway Construction Materials

RFQ Submission Requirements

The following content and order shall be contained in your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Please do not add any marketing material unless it is relevant to explaining your approach to providing professional services. Non-extraneous and supplemental attachments and explanations are acceptable. Prose and style should be straightforward and not superfluous. Limit submission to no more than fifteen (15) pages with minimum font size ten (10) and using page dimensions 8 ½ Inch X 11 Inch. Maximum page count excludes mandatory signed forms, cover-page, back-page, team organizational chart, and GDOT Consultant Area Class prequalification forms.

I. Basic Company Information

a. Company name

b. Company headquarters address

c. Contact information for the company’s point of contact for this solicitation

d. Company website, if available

e. Addresses for offices located in the State of Georgia

f. Staff – Number and disciplines of staff members employed in each office in

Georgia

g. Ownership – State of residency or incorporation, number of years in business, and form of ownership

h. Non-Collusion Form (provided for Prime Consultant only)

i. Bidder Declaration Form (provided for Prime Consultant only)

j. Contractor Affidavit Form (provided for Prime Consultant)

k. Contractor Affidavit Form (provided for Subconsultant)

II. Prequalified Consultant & Subconsultant

a. GDOT Area Class prequalification for Prime Consultant and sub-consultant (Must be current by the deadline for this RFQ, June 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.)

III. Prime Consultant – Key Team Members

a. Prime Consultant – Principal-in-Charge* – Must be a Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer (Minimum 10 years industry experience)

b. Prime Consultant – Project Manager* – Minimum 10 years industry experience including 5 years as Construction Engineering & Inspection, Project Manager

c. Prime Consultant – Lead Bridge & Structure Inspector* – Minimum 10 years industry experience including 5 years as Bridge & Structure Inspector

d. Prime Consultant – Bridge & Structure Inspector** – Minimum 10 years industry experience including 5 years as Bridge & Structure Inspector

e. Prime Consultant – Lead Roadway Inspector* – Minimum 10 years industry experience including 5 years as Lead Roadway Inspector

f. Prime Consultant – Roadway Inspector** – Minimum 10 years industry experience including 5 years as Roadway Inspector

g. (Optional) Prime Consultant – Inspector Aide*** – No minimum industry experience required

*Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, Lead Bridge & Structure Inspector, Lead Roadway Inspector shall be direct employees of the Prime Consultant.

**Bridge & Structure Inspector and Roadway Inspector can be direct employees of the Prime Consultant or a Subconsultant.

***Inspector Aide can be a direct employee of the Prime Consultant or a Subconsultant.

IV. Key Team Members – Experience and Qualifications

a. Principal-in-Charge

i. Education/Registration

ii. Relevant Certification

iii. Relevant experience providing Construction Engineering & Inspection services to local governments in Georgia (Minimum 10 years industry experience)

b. Project Manager

i. Education

ii. Relevant Certifications

iii. Relevant experience providing Construction Engineering & Inspection services to local governments in Georgia

iv. Relevant project management experience & oversight leading a

Construction Engineering & Inspection team (Minimum 10 years industry experience includes 5 years as CE&I PM)

c. Lead Bridge & Structure Inspector

ii. Relevant Certifications

iii. Relevant experience providing bridge & structure inspection services

iv. Relevant experience leading a bridge & structure inspection team

(Minimum 10 years industry experience includes 5 years Bridge & Structure Inspection)

d. Lead Roadway Inspector

ii. Relevant Certifications

iii. Relevant experience providing roadway inspection services

v. Relevant experience leading a roadway inspection team

(Minimum 10 years industry experience includes 5 years Roadway

e. Bridge & Structure Inspector

ii. Relevant Certifications

iii. Relevant experience providing bridge & structure inspection services

(Minimum 10 years industry experience includes 5 years Bridge & Structure

f. Roadway Inspector

ii. Relevant Certifications

iii. Relevant experience providing roadway inspection services

(Minimum 10 years industry experience includes 5 years roadway

g. Inspector Aide (Optional not required)

ii. Relevant Certifications (If any)

iii. Relevant Experience (If any)

V. Prime Consultant Work Experience

a. Provide Prime Consultant’s past work experience with delivery of Construction Engineering & Inspection services for local governments in Georgia including experience with county-maintained road construction projects involving 1) unpaved road to paved road projects, 2) paved road repair and drainage structure replacement projects, 3) intersection improvement projects, 4) paved road widening projects, 5) paved road safety improvement projects, 6) paved road maintenance and resurfacing projects, and 7) bridge replacement and new bridge construction projects. Provide no more than ten (10) Construction Engineering & Inspection work experiences within the past five (5) years which demonstrates the Prime Consultant’s experience with successfully providing Construction Engineering & Inspection services for local government county-maintained road projects in Georgia. For each project, the following information should be provided:

i. Client name and owner’s contact information including valid email and phone number, project location, and dates during which Construction Engineering & Inspection services were provided.

ii. Basic description of the project including the owner’s project construction budget and the Construction Engineering & Inspection services provided by the Consultant.

iii. Provide Consultant’s original task order budget and final actual cost for Construction Engineering & Inspection services for the construction project.

iv. Provide details of any involvement by Key Team Members on each project.

VI. Resources/Workload Capacity

a. Provide information regarding resources and workload capacity of each Key Team

Member dedicated to the delivery of Construction Engineering & Inspection services as follows:

i. Organizational chart identifying the Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, Lead Bridge & Structure Inspector, Lead Roadway Inspector, Bridge & Structure Inspector, Roadway Inspector, and Inspector Aide, other support personnel, and reporting structure.

ii. Primary Office – Identify and discuss the Consultant’s primary office that will be responsible for handling the specific tasks, number and types of staff employed by the office, and how those employed by this office will benefit the project and promote efficiency.

iii. Additional Resources and Abilities – Provide information regarding any additional resources and abilities identified as important to the delivery of Construction Engineering & Inspection services, discuss how these resources and abilities will integrate and work together, and how the team can deliver the required services on schedule given their current and future workload capacity.

Advantages of your team and abilities of your team members which will enable Construction Engineering & Inspection services to be meet or exceed expectations throughout the term of service delivery.

iv. Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, Lead Bridge & Structure Inspector, Lead Roadway Inspector, Bridge & Structure Inspector, Roadway Inspector Commitments Table – Provide a list of commitments on which the proposed Key Team Members are currently committed which will enable the County to understand the availability and dependability of each.

Criteria for Evaluation of Submissions

Immediately following the proposal submission deadline of June 26, 2026 2:00 PM EDT, the County will begin the proposal evaluation period. Each proposal will be evaluated and scored using the criteria below.

20% Factor: Detailed qualifications of the Prime Consultant’s Company and overall history of delivering Construction Engineering & Inspection services.

30% Factor Detailed qualifications and experience of Prime Consultant’s and Subconsultant’s

Key Team Members delivering Construction Engineering & Inspection services to local governments in Georgia.

20% Factor Detailed work experience for the Prime Consultant providing Construction

Engineering & Inspection services to local governments in Georgia on specific construction projects including original task order budget for Construction Engineering & Inspection services compared to final actual cost.

20% Factor Resources and Workload Capacity for Prime Consultant and Subconsultant Key

Team Members.

10% Factor Past work experience providing Construction Engineering & Inspection services and client references.

Upon completing evaluations for all proposals, the technical review committee will recommend a hierarchy of consultants to the County Engineer for consideration. The County Engineer will request approval from the Board of Commissioners, at its next subsequent regular Board meeting, to enter into negotiations based upon the established hierarchy of consultants.

Bulloch County is an equal opportunity procurer. Bulloch County does not discriminate against any vendor regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin.

Bulloch County reserves the right to reject any and all submissions during this RFQ process and to waive any technicalities or informalities associated with this RFQ it deems is in the best interest of the County.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Disqualification: Submissions may be disqualified for: a) receipt of the proposal by the County past the stated deadline; b) any irregularities; c) failure to complete requested information correctly; or d) failure to comply with restrictions to consultants. If in the opinion of the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners, the consultant is not in a position to perform the contract, the statement may be disqualified. The County reserves the right to waive any minor informality or irregularities.

Restrictions to Consultants: No employee of Bulloch County shall have a financial interest either directly or indirectly in the purchase of or contract for any goods or services, nor in any firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or any other legal entity furnishing any goods or services to Bulloch County or any of its departments. For the purposes of this provision, an indirect financial interest includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the financial interest of an employee’s spouse.

Contact: Please submit all questions or concerns for this RFQ to the email address procurementeng@bullochcounty.net. All email correspondence during the questions & response period must include the project identifier FY26-CP-E15 Professional Services – Construction Engineering & Inspection in the subject line of the email.

Consultants are required to communicate with Bulloch County using only the email address procurementeng@bullochcounty.net to clarify any part of this RFQ. Consultants are forbidden from contacting elected or appointed officials or any other employee of Bulloch County.

Consultants shall not contact the aforementioned individuals with the intent of discussing this RFQ without the express written consent of the County Manager. Any unauthorized contact shall not be used as a basis for responding to this RFQ and will result in the rejection of the Consultant's submittal. Questions must be received June 12, 2026, @ 5:00 PM EDT.

Responses will be issued June 16, 2026 by 5:00 PM EDT.

BID SCHEDULE

ACTIVITY DATE ACTION

Request for Qualifications Issued May 28, 2026 Begin Procurement Period

Vendors Conference N/A N/A

Deadline to submit questions June 12, 2026

5:00 PM EDT

County to receive all questions via email at Procurementeng@bullochcounty.net

Deadline to respond to questions and post addenda

June 16, 2026

5:00 PM EDT

County to respond to all questions via Procurementeng@bullochcounty.net and via Addenda posted to solicitation websites

SOQ Submission Deadline June 26, 2026

2:00 PM EDT

Electronic Delivery Option:

Submit by electronic delivery at procurementeng@bullochcounty.net

Physical Delivery Option:

Submit one (1) original w/attachments & one

(1) copy w/attachments:

Bulloch County Board of Commissioners

115 North Main Street Statesboro, Georgia 30458 Attn: Procurement Director

Estimated Award Date August 4, 2026 Bulloch County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 5:30 PM EDT

Consultants who obtain this RFQ from Georgia Procurement Registry website https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/georgia-procurement-registry-local-governments/gpr-overview or Bulloch County website https://bullochcounty.net/bid-opportunities/ or from other procurement website providers are advised to revisit the above websites to obtain any addenda which may be issued prior to the RFQ closing date June 26, 2026 2:00 PM EDT.

The County assumes no responsibility for Consultant’s failure to acknowledge all addenda issued.

Lawsuits/Bribery: Prospective Consultants shall disclose any record of pending lawsuits, criminal violations and/or convictions, etc., conflicts of interest, or contract defaults.

Liability: The County is not liable for any cost incurred in the preparation of the submission. Nor is the County bound by any information provided unless reduced to writing and distributed as a written addendum.

Reservations: The County reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, to award in whole or in part and to waive minor immaterial defects in submissions. Negotiations may be necessary to complete the contract.

Clarification of submittals: The County reserves the right to seek clarification of any point in a respondent's submission, or to obtain additional information.

Exceptions: Conditional proposals or those that take exception to the specifications will be considered only at the discretion of the Project Manager.

Indemnification: The Consultant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the County, its officials, and employees (hereinafter collectively “the indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, suits, proceedings, costs, and expenses of litigation (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees) related to or arising in any way out of the performance of this Agreement, unless such is attributable to the sole negligence of the indemnitees. The indemnity obligation of the Consultant will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

Correction or withdrawal of proposals, cancellation of awards: Correction or withdrawal of proposals before or after opening, or cancellation of awards or contracts may be permitted only to the extent that the Consultant can show by clear and convincing evidence that a mistake of non-judgmental character was made, or where the award or cancellation is in the best interest of the County.

County Obligations: Bulloch County has a standing policy to disqualify or withhold compensation to vendors, consultants, and design professionals from compensation or doing business with the County if there are existing obligations to Bulloch County for any liens, ad valorem taxes, licenses, or other financial remittances due to the County.

Award: Award, if made, may be with the Consultant that is selected by the proposal review committee based on scoring using the evaluation criteria set forth herein; however, the County reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and to waive technicalities or informalities associated with the submission, and to make the award that it deems is in the best interest of the County. The Consultant to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date.

The County reserves the right to reject any submission from a consultant who has previously failed to perform properly, or to complete on time contracts of a similar nature.

Contract: The successful Consultant will be required to execute a contract in the form attached as an example hereto as an Attachment. The project schedule shall be defined in the notice to proceed and be complete according to the time schedule set forth in the contract. Time is of the essence.

Insurance: The County’s preference is to establish Insurance requirements with the selected Consultant during negotiations. However, the selected Consultant should be prepared to provide the following minimum Insurance requirements. The selected Consultant shall provide proof of purchase from and maintain with a company or companies authorized to do business in the state of Georgia the following types of insurance:

A. Statutorily required workers’ compensation insurance.

B. General comprehensive liability insurance, with an endorsement naming the County and its officials, officers, and employees as additional insureds, and with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

C. Auto liability insurance, with an endorsement naming the County as an additional insured, and with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

D. Professional malpractice insurance (i.e., errors and omissions insurance) in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.

The Consultant shall provide the County with certificates of insurance prior the issuance of Notice-to-Proceed and thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to cancellation, and registered as a corporate surety in the most recent edition of Circular 570 of the United States Department of the Treasury.

Termination. The County or Consultant may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. The County shall pay in full for all work previously authorized and performed prior to notice of termination. In the event of termination, the Consultant agrees to cooperate reasonably with any other consultant thereafter retained by the County in making available information developed as the result of work previously performed by the Consultant.

EXEUCTIVE SUMMARY AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Bulloch County is requesting qualifications from a GDOT prequalified engineering consulting firm to provide Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) services. The selected firm will support the construction delivery phase of Bulloch County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes multiple projects currently nearing the completion of design and right-of-way acquisition.

The CEI services will ensure projects are constructed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable regulations, maintaining quality, safety, and schedule objectives.

Bulloch County seeks a firm with demonstrated experience in similar transportation and infrastructure projects, capable of providing professional oversight, documentation, and technical guidance throughout the construction process. The below projects are nearing completion of design and right-of-way acquisition.

PROJECT NO. DESCRIPTION LET DATE FUNDING

FY25-CP-E15

Cypress Lake Road Bridge Replacement

JUN-2026 GDOT FY25 LRA

FY26-CP-E01

G.W. Oliver Road New Bridge Construction

JUN-2026 FEMA/GEMA/TSPLOST

FY26-CP-E08

Anderson Cemetery Unpaved Road to Paved Road

JUL-2026 TSPLOST

0016632 S&S Greenway Phase 3 – Burkhalter Road Roundabout to Grimshaw Road

Fall-2026 FHWA/TSPLOST

FY27

Josh Hagin Unpaved Road to Paved Road

Fall-2026 TSPLOST

FY25-CP-E05

Roadway Design Batch 1 Unpaved Roads to Paved Roads – Grimshaw Road, Grimshaw Lane, Prather Road, Floyd Clark Road, Deer Run Road, Deer Run Lane, and Deer Run Court

Fall-2026 Winter-2027

TSPLOST

FY25-CP-E06

Roadway Design Batch 2 Unpaved Roads to Paved Roads – Lakeside Estates (Bream Road, Bass Court, and Pike Road) and Shuman Road, R.L. Lee Road, Club Road, and J.R.

Parker Road

Winter-2027 Spring-2027

TSPLOST

FY26-CP-E03

Metts Road Drainage Repair Project

- Demolition of existing RCP cross drains and construction of a new reinforced concrete triple box culvert

AUG-2026 DCA Grant/TSPLOST

FY27 Annual County Road Resurfacing SEP-2026 FY26 LMIG/TSPLOST FY27 Lee Unpaved Road to Paved Fall-2026 TSPLOST

FY27

Moore Unpaved Road to Paved Road

Fall-2026 TSPLOST

FY27

J.A. Hart Unpaved Road to Paved Road

Fall-2026 TSPLOST

FY27

Clark Farm Unpaved Road & W.D.

Peacock Unpaved Road to Paved Road

Winter-2027 TSPLOST

FY27

Old Happy Unpaved Road to Paved Road

Summer-2027 TSPLOST

GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES

Bulloch County seeks a GDOT-prequalified consulting firm to provide Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) services for its Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The selected firm will oversee construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and regulations, while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule. Key services include on-site construction supervision, inspection of work and materials, quality assurance testing, documentation and reporting, and support for contract administration and project closeout. The firm will coordinate with the County, GDOT, and contractors to facilitate efficient and successful project delivery.

SPECIFIC SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected GDOT-prequalified consulting firm will provide comprehensive Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) services to support Bulloch County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Project Oversight and Management

a) Provide on-site supervision and management of construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

b) Coordinate with the County, contractors, GDOT, and other stakeholders to address project issues promptly.

c) Maintain project schedules and assist in monitoring progress to ensure timely completion.

2) Construction Inspection

a) Conduct daily inspections of construction work, materials, and equipment to verify adherence to contract requirements.

b) Document observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions.

c) Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including safety and environmental standards.

3) Testing and Quality Assurance

a) Coordinate or perform material sampling and testing as required by project specifications.

b) Review test results and recommend corrective measures if standards are not met.

c) Maintain accurate records of quality control and assurance activities.

4) Documentation and Reporting

a) Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction reports to the County.

b) Maintain as-built drawings, field records, and project documentation.

c) Assist the County in preparing final project closeout documentation, including certifications and project summaries.

5) Contract Administration Support

a) Review contractor pay requests and change orders, providing recommendations to the County.

b) Assist in resolving disputes or claims related to construction activities.

c) Support the County in ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions.

6) Meetings and Coordination

a) Attend project meetings with the County, GDOT, contractors, and other stakeholders as required.

b) Provide technical guidance and recommendations to support decision-making throughout construction

Consultant Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned consultant verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13- 10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of Bulloch County, Georgia has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned consultant will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned consultant will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subconsultants who present an affidavit to the consultant with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b). Consultant hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization E-verify Company ID# Date of Authorization

Name of Company

Name of Consultant

FY26-CP-E15 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTION

Name of Project

__Bulloch County, Georgia___________ Name of Public Employer

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

Executed on ____________, _____, 20____ in _________________ (city), ____ (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME

ON THIS THE ______ DAY OF _________________,20____.

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

* As of the effective date of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, the applicable federal work authorization program is the "EEV/Basic Pilot Program" operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

BULLOCH COUNTY, GEORGIA

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

The following affidavit is to accompany the submission:

STATE OF: GOERGIA

COUNTY OF: BULLOCH

Owner, Partner or Officer of Firm:

Company Name, Address, County and State:

The undersigned, being of lawful age, being first duly sworn, on oath says that he/she is the agent authorized by the firm to submit the attached information and that neither he/she nor the firm has directly or indirectly violated any of the provisions of Section 36-91-21(d) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. In making such representation, affiant further states for himself/herself and on behalf of firm, that they have not been a party to any collusion among firms in restraint of competition by agreement to submit a proposal at a fixed price or to refrain from submitting; or with any office of Bulloch County or any of their employees as to quantity, quality or price in the prospective contract; or any discussion between firms and any official of Bulloch County or any of their employees concerning exchange of money or other things of value for special consideration in submitting a sealed proposal for:

FIRM NAME:

SIGNATURE:

PRINT NAME:

TITLE:

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of _________ 20____.

NOTARY PUBLIC

BULLOCH COUNTY, GEORGIA

CONSULTANT DECLARATION

The Consultant understands, agrees and warrants:

That the Consultant has carefully read and fully understands the full scope of the specifications.

That the Consultant has the capability to successfully undertake and complete the responsibilities and obligations in said specifications.

That this Statement shall be valid for 60 days.

That this Statement of Qualifications may be withdrawn by requesting such withdrawal in writing at any time prior to Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT, but may not be withdrawn after such date and time for a period of 60 days.

That Bulloch County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept that proposal which will, in its opinion, best serve the public interest. Bulloch County reserves the right to waive any technicalities or informalities in the proposal process.

That by submission of this proposal the bidder acknowledges that Bulloch County has the right to make any inquiry or investigation it deems appropriate to substantiate or supplement information supplied by the bidder.

If a partnership, a general partner must sign.

If a corporation the authorized corporate officer(s) must sign, and the corporate seal must be affixed to this proposal.

Bidder:

Name: Signature/Print Title

Name: Signature/Print Title

AFFIX CORPORATE SEAL (if applicable)

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of _______________ 20____.

NOTARY PUBLIC _____________________________________

ATTACHMENT: EXAMPLE CONTRACT FORMAT

STATE OF GEORGIA

COUNTY OF BULLOCH

BULLOCH COUNTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT:

This Agreement is entered into this day of , 2026, by and between Bulloch County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and through its governing authority, the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners, (hereinafter “the COUNTY”), and (hereinafter “the CONSULTANT”).

WITNESSETH: That in consideration of the mutual covenants, obligations, and promises herein contained, the parties do mutually agree as follows:

1. Engagement: The COUNTY, acting pursuant to its vested authority, does hereby hire the CONSULTANT to perform, and the CONSULTANT agrees to perform, professional services as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein as a part of this Agreement.

2. Items to be Furnished by the COUNTY: Assist the CONSULTANT by providing at his disposal all studies, reports, sketches, engineering plans, contracts, maps and other documents in possession of or accessible to the COUNTY required to ensure successful project completion.

3. Time for Performance: Work under this Agreement shall commence upon the giving of written notice to proceed by the COUNTY to the CONSULTANT.

CONSULTANT shall perform all services and provide all work product, for that portion of Exhibit “A” attached hereto, necessary to fulfill all professional service requirements as Programmatic Construction Engineering & Inspection Consultant as tasked. All professional service requirements pertaining to the full delivery of the work product in Exhibit “A” shall be completed no later than , unless an extension of such time is granted in writing by the COUNTY.

4. Payment: The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the COUNTY for completed work and for services rendered under this Agreement as follows:

a. Payment for the work provided by CONSULTANT shall be made as provided in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, provided that the total amount of payment to CONSULTANT shall not exceed $ (hereinafter the “CONTRACT PRICE”) without express written modification of this Agreement signed by the COUNTY.

b. The CONSULTANT may submit vouchers to the COUNTY once per month during the progress of the work for partial payment for project completed to date, up to 95% of the CONTRACT PRICE. The COUNTY will check such vouchers, and upon approval thereof, payment will be made to the CONSULTANT in the amount approved.

c. Final payment of any balance due the CONSULTANT of the CONTRACT PRICE earned will be made promptly upon its ascertainment and verification by the COUNTY after the completion of the work under this Agreement and its acceptance by the COUNTY.

d. Payment as provided in this section shall be full compensation for work performed, services rendered and for all materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

5. Ownership and Use of Documents: All documents, drawings, specifications and other materials produced by the CONSULTANT in connection with the services rendered under this Agreement shall be the property of the COUNTY whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The CONSULTANT shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies of drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with CONSULTANT’S endeavors.

6. Indemnification: The CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the COUNTY, its officials, and employees (hereinafter collectively “the indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, suits, proceedings, costs, and expenses of litigation (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees) related to or arising in any way out of the negligent performance of this Agreement, unless such is attributable to the sole negligence of the indemnitees. The indemnity obligation of the Consultant will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

7. Insurance: The County prefers to establish Insurance requirements with the selected consultant during negotiations. However, the selected consultant should initially be prepared to provide the following minimum Insurance requirements and provide proof of purchase from and maintain with a company or companies authorized to do business in the state of Georgia the following types of insurance:

a. Statutorily required workers’ compensation insurance.

b. General comprehensive liability insurance, with an endorsement naming the County and its officials, officers, and employees as additional insureds, and with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

c. Auto liability insurance, with an endorsement naming the County as an additional insured, and with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

d. Professional malpractice insurance (i.e., errors and omissions insurance) in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.

8. Independent Consultant: The CONSULTANT and the COUNTY agree that the CONSULTANT is an independent consultant with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto.

Neither CONSULTANT nor any employee of CONSULTANT shall be entitled to any benefits accorded COUNTY employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement. The COUNTY shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program, or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to CONSULTANT, or any employee of CONSULTANT.

9. Covenant Against Contingent Fees: The CONSULTANT warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the COUNTY shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the CONTRACT PRICE or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.

10. Discrimination Prohibited: The CONSULTANT, with regard to the work performed by it under this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies.

11. Assignment: The CONSULTANT shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without the express written consent of the COUNTY.

12. Non-Waiver: The failure of the COUNTY to require performance by the

CONSULTANT of any term or condition of this Agreement shall not be construed or held to be a waiver of such term or condition. The COUNTY’S waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall not be construed or held to be a waiver of any other term or condition of this Agreement.

13. Termination: The COUNTY or CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. The COUNTY shall pay in full for all work previously authorized and performed prior to notice of termination.

In the event of termination, the CONSULTANT agrees to cooperate reasonably with any other consultant thereafter retained by the COUNTY in making available information developed as the result of work previously performed by the

CONSULTANT.

14. Notices: Any notices required or permitted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and may be affected by U.S. mail or by facsimile. Mailed notices shall be deemed to have been received on the date of acknowledgment on any return receipt or three days after deposit in the U.S. mail with proper postage affixed, whichever date is earlier. Notices by facsimile shall be deemed to have been received on the date on the sending party’s facsimile confirmation sheet.

Notices to the COUNTY shall be sent to the following address:

Bulloch County Board of Commissioners c/o County Manager 115 North Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458

(912) 764-6245 Phone

With a copy to:

Jeff S. Akins, Esq.

County Attorney 115 North Main Street

Statesboro, GA 30458

(912) 764-6245 Phone

Notices to CONSULTANT shall be sent to the following address:

Consultant Name c/o Consultant Project Principal Consultant Address Consultant Email

Consultant Office Phone Number

15. Legal Construction; Severability. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Georgia. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed as if the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in it.

16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior agreements relating to the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral, are hereby nullified and superseded by this Agreement, and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations under such superseded agreements.

17. Amendment or Modification. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by the mutual written consent of the parties hereto. Such mutual written consent shall reference this Agreement, shall clearly state the amendments or modifications thereto, and shall be signed by an authorized officer or agent of the respective parties. Any purported amendment or modification of this Agreement that is not in writing or executed in accordance with this provision shall not be binding on either party and shall deemed null and void.

18. Immunity. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any immunity to which the parties, their officials, officers, agents or employees are legally entitled.

19. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence for this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their hands and seals, this day of , 20 .

BULLOCH COUNTY (CONSULTANT)

By: By:

Cindy Steinmann, Interim County Manager

Printed Name and Title

Attest: Attest:

Venus Mincey-White, Clerk Clerk of the Board Printed Name and Title

Bulloch County Seal Corporate Seal

Attachments: EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF SERVICES