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NOTICE REGARDING CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND CONTACT WITH

OWNER’S EMPLOYEES

A Contractor submitting a Bid for this Project must have a Contractor’s representative sign all of the forms listed below. Said Contractor’s representative must be authorized to legally bind the

Contractor. These forms are considered an indispensable part of the Contract and the omission of one or more of these forms in the Bid package shall be grounds for disqualifying the Bid as non-responsive.

1. Notice and Claim Procedures Acknowledgement Form

2. South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act

3. Compliance with State Revolving Fund Requirements (if applicable)

4. Compliance with ARRA Buy American Requirements (if applicable)

5. Statement of Compliance with SC Code 12-8-550

Further, Renewable Water Resources (“ReWa”) seeks to ensure the integrity of the completive procurement process as required by South Carolina Code Section 11-35-50. Toward that end, it is a violation of both state law and ReWa policy for a ReWa employee to discuss the terms and conditions of any pending procurement contract, including the terms and conditions upon which an award of the contract shall be made, with a prospective offeror, Bidder, contractor, or subcontractor (“a Prospective Offeror”). ReWa may have discussions with a Prospective Offeror only to clarify the terms of a request for proposal or an invitation to Bid and then only as authorized by the Chief Executive Officer or his delegate, the ReWa Director of Business

Services.

Any requests for interpretation of the Contract Documents must be directed to the ReWa

Director of Business Services as a formal request for interpretation as detailed in Paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Information for Bidders. Any questions regarding the project must be directed to

ReWa’s Purchasing Department. All communications with Prospective Offerors will occur only in writing and will be preserved. Please be aware that any communications with Owner may be publicly published.

Should ReWa become aware that a Prospective Offeror engaged in communications outside of the formal channels provided in these Contract Documents, it shall be grounds for the disqualification of that Prospective Offeror’s Bid in accordance with Owner’s Procurement

Code. If Owner becomes aware of such unauthorized contact after the signing of the Contract, it shall be grounds for immediate termination of the Contract, for cause. Such termination shall be treated as though Contractor had ceased all work as of the day that ReWa became aware of the unauthorized contact.

By signing below, the Prospective Contractor represents that it has read the above disclosure, understands its terms, and assents to the provisions contained herein. Prospective Contractor realizes that unauthorized contact can lead to the disqualification of the Bid, or the termination of the Contract.

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Read and understood:

Name of Prospective Contractor

Sign:

Print Name:

Title:

Signed this, the _____ day of _______________, 20_____.

Notice and Claim Procedure Acknowledgment Form

(To be returned with the Bid)

We, the Contractor (Bidder) and Contractor’s/Bidder’s project manager acknowledge that we have read and understand the contract document sections about claims procedures, notice requirements for changes, including, but not limited to damage claims, extras, time extensions, etc. and have read and understand the claim procedure and agree to abide by these formal requirements. Further, that we understand failure to follow requirements will result in a complete loss of the claim.

Name of Contractor

If above signature is not that of the Project Manager:

Title: Project Manager

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Compliance with State Revolving Fund Requirements

If this box is checked, this Project may be funded in whole or in part with federal funds through the State Revolving Fund (“SRF”)

Guide to Federal Requirements for Federally-Designated SRF Projects

There are a number of federal laws, executive orders and government-wide policies that apply to projects and activities receiving federal financial assistance, regardless of whether the statute authorizing the assistance makes them applicable. Since federal capitalization grant money was used to seed the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program, any money received through the SRF program is subject to federal authorities. As an example, the environmental evaluation section, covered in the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) guide, stems from environmental authorities, such as, the Endangered Species Act and Wild and Scenic Rivers

Act. In addition, there are social policy and economic authorities that must be complied with in order to receive funding through the SRF program. These authorities include:

► Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Act, Pub. L. 91-646, as amended

► Women’s and Minority Business Enterprise, Executive Orders 11625, 12138 and 12432

► Section 129 of the Small Business Administration Reauthorization and Amendment Act of

1988, Pub. L. 100-590

► Equal Employment Opportunity

► Debarment and Suspension, Executive Order 12549

► Procurement Prohibitions under Section 306 of the Clean Air Act and Section 508 of the

Clean Water Act, including Executive Order 11738, Administration of the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with Respect to Federal Contracts, Grants, or Loans

► “American Iron and Steel” Provisions

► Davis-Bacon and Related Acts

This guide discusses, in more detail, the requirements of the federal authorities that apply to

SRF projects and explains the actions required of the Project Sponsor, in order to obtain funding from the SRF program. All forms referred to in the text below are found in

Attachment B, and on the SRF forms page, https://des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-water/state-revolving-fund-srf-program/srf-forms

Bidder agrees to comply with these requirements. By signing below, Bidder understands that a failure to agree to and follow these requirements shall be grounds for rejection of the Bid or termination of the agreement between the Contractor and the Owner, for cause.

https://des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-water/state-revolving-fund-srf-program/srf-forms https://des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-water/state-revolving-fund-srf-program/srf-forms

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South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act

On June 4th, 2008, Governor Mark Sanford signed into law the South Carolina Illegal Immigration

Reform Act (the “Act”), 2008 Act No. 280. Section 3 of this Act added Chapter 14 to Title 8 of the South

Carolina Code of Laws. Titled "Unauthorized Aliens and Public Employment," this new Chapter contains the Act’s primary restrictions regarding contracts between private businesses and governmental entities. According to the Act’s title, Chapter 14 was added in order “to require contractors or subcontractors who contract with public employers for the physical performance of services to register and participate in the federal work authorization program or otherwise verify employees, to define terms, to establish deadlines for compliance by public employers, contractors, and subcontractors, to require that the provisions of the chapter are enforceable without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin, and to authorize the director of the State Budget and Control Board to prescribe forms and promulgate rules necessary to administer the act and publish the rules and regulations on the Board's website.”

Verification Requirements

In addition to completing and maintaining the federal employment eligibility verification form, more commonly known as the Form I-9, all South Carolina employers must within three business days after employing a new employee verify the employee’s work authorization through the E-Verify federal work authorization program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social

Security Administration.

Employers shall no longer confirm a new employee’s employment authorization with a driver’s license or state identification card.

In addition, the Contractor must require agreement from its subcontractors, and through the subcontractors, the sub-subcontractors, to register and participate in the federal verification of the employment authorization of all new employees. The Act allows contractors to comply with the Act by agreeing to employ only workers whose work authorization has been verified through the E-Verify federal work authorization program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the

Social Security Administration. To enroll in E-Verify, go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

By signing its Bid or proposal, Contractor certifies that it will comply with the applicable requirements of

Title 8, Chapter 14 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and agrees to provide to the Owner, upon request, any documentation required to establish either: (a) that Title 8, Chapter 14 is inapplicable both to

Contractor and its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors; or (b) that Contractor and its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors are in compliance with Title 8, Chapter 14.

Pursuant to South Carolina Code Section 8-14-60, "A person who knowingly makes or files any false, fictitious, or fraudulent document, statement, or report pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction, must be fined within the discretion of the court or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both." Contractor agrees to include in any contracts with its subcontractors language requiring its subcontractors to (a) comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14, and (b) include in their contracts with the sub subcontractors language requiring the sub-subcontractors to comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14.

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has also posted information on its website regarding implementation of the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act.

(http://www.llr.state.sc.us/immigration). Additional information on this topic is available from LLR's

Office of Immigrant Worker Compliance.

(http://www.llr.state.sc.us/Immigration/index.asp?file=ContactUs.htm).

http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify http://www.llr.state.sc.us/immigration http://www.llr.state.sc.us/Immigration/index.asp?file=ContactUs.htm

Information about the E-Verify Program is available on the internet from the Department of Homeland

Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify).

Bidder agrees to comply with these requirements. By signing below, Bidder understands that a failure to agree to and follow these requirements shall be grounds for rejection of the Bid or termination of the agreement between the Contractor and the Owner, for cause.

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH S.C. CODE § 12-8-550

(Contractor must complete one of the two following statements)

I, ____________________, on behalf of and as authorized by ____________________, Contractor, represent that Contractor is a ____________________2 organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Carolina. Contractor warrants that it is a South Carolina resident for purposes of S.C. Code Ann. § 12-8-550 (as amended.

-OR-

I, ____________________, on behalf of and as authorized by ____________________, Contractor, represent that Contractor is a ____________________3 organized and existing under the laws of the State of ____________________. Contractor has read and understands the requirements of S.C. Code §§ 12-8-

550 and 12-8-560. Contractor has registered with the Secretary of State or the Department of Revenue and by that registration has agreed to be subject to the jurisdiction of the department and the courts of this

State to determine its South Carolina tax liability, including withholding and estimated taxes, together with any related interest and penalties. Contractor has assured payment to the South Carolina Tax

Commission through compliance with one of the waivers provided in S.C. Code § 12-8-560(B).

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2 Insert type of business (corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole-proprietorship).

3 Insert type of business (corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole-proprietorship).

Contractor:

Signature

Address:

By:

Date:

(CORPORATE SEAL)

SWORN to and subscribed before me this day of , 2026

(L.S.)

Notary Public for the State of

My Commission Expires:

First Attest

Name:

Second Attest

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BID

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

Georges Creek WRRF EQ Upgrades – Division II

FOR

RENEWABLE WATER RESOURCES

BID SCHEDULE, BID SUMMARY, TABULATION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT ITEMS

SELECTED SUBCONTRACTORS

Bid of (hereinafter called “Bidder”), a

4 organized and existing under the laws of the State of , to the

Renewable Water Resources, a special purpose district organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Carolina (hereinafter called “Owner”).

In compliance with your Advertisement for Bids, Bidder hereby proposes to perform all Work5 for the Georges Creek WRRF EQ Upgrades – Division II in strict accordance with the

Contract Documents, within the time set forth therein, and at the prices stated below.

By submission of this Bid, each Bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint Bid, each party thereto certifies as to his own organization, that this Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid with any other

Bidder or with any competitor.

Bidder hereby agrees to commence Work under this contract on a date to be specified in the

Notice to Proceed and to fully complete the Project within 450 consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bidder represents that the Bidder has reviewed the provisions and amounts set forth as liquidated damages and agrees that under this Contract that sum is just and reasonable and the

Bidder agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sums as provided in Section 3.4.1 of the Contract between Owner and Contractor, plus any consent order fines imposed by appropriate regulatory authority which are incurred by reason of the Contractor’s delay in performance of the contract.

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda:

(If Addenda have been issued, they MUST be listed herein).

Bidder hereby agrees that preference will be given to domestic construction material and further agrees to require subcontractors, material men, and suppliers to also give preference to domestic construction material.

4 Insert type of business. (e.g. sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company).

5 Capitalized terms make reference to terms more fully defined in the Contract, which follows.

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BID SCHEDULE

The Bidder acknowledges that the Bid submitted herewith is based upon the materials and articles specified by the Engineer and shown in the Tabulation of Major Equipment Items.

The Bidder agrees to perform all work described in the Contract Documents for the following

Lump Sum or Unit Prices including all labor, materials, equipment sales, and other applicable taxes and fees.

NOTE: Bids shall include sales tax and all other applicable taxes and fees.

Major Equipment Items: In connection with major items of equipment to be furnished and installed on this Project, as described in the Specifications, if any, the undersigned shall agree to the following provisions.

That the Bid stated hereinbefore shall include the furnishing and installing of all Items of Major

Equipment of the manufacturers or suppliers listed in the following “Tabulation of Major

Equipment Items.”

That the equipment listed within the “Tabulation of Major Equipment Items” is of the named acceptable manufacturer or an equal substitute as defined in the Information for Bidders.

That the installed price stated in the Bid on all sub-items includes the preparation and submission to the Engineer by the undersigned of detailed drawings showing all modifications (if any) of the

Contract Drawings necessary to accommodate any substitute equipment. Should a substitute unit be selected, all redesign costs required to accommodate such equipment shall be included within the installed cost by the Contractor.

That the installed cost stated in the Bid on all sub-items includes a complete operating installation, including the furnishing and installing of any and all changes or additions in structures, piping, buildings, mechanical and electrical work, accessories, controls, etc., necessary to accommodate the equipment.

That if awarded a Contract on this project, all Items of Major Equipment be guaranteed by the undersigned and his Surety to meet the performance requirements of the Contract specification and General Conditions of Contract and will not affect the ability or efficiency of other systems or equipment to perform their intended purpose.

A list of Major Items must be shown on the attached sheets.

Georges Creek WRRF EQ Upgrades Division II

Bid Items

No. Description Estimated

Quantity

Unit Bid Unit

Price

Bid Amount

A General Construction 1 LS

B Pump Station Modifications

B.1 Influent Pumps (2) 1 LS

B.2 Influent Pumps Controls 1 LS

B.3 Electrical

B.4 Station Piping Modifications 1 LS

B.5 Influent Bypass Pumping 1 LS

B.6 Wet Well Cleaning 1 LS

C ESP Pump Station Modifications 1 LS

D Yard Piping 1 LS

E Allowances

E.1 Instrumentation and Controls Integration 1 LS $200,000.00

F Contingency

F.1 General Contingency Allowance See Notes LS

SUMMARY:

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST (BASE BID, ITEMS A-F) $

WRITTEN AMOUNT:

Notes:

F – General Contingency Allowance shall be 10% of cost (Sum of A through E) that is $10 million or less plus 5% of costs that exceed $10 million

BID ALTERNATES

No. Description Estimated

Quantity

Unit Add/

Deduct

Bid Unit

Price

Bid Amount

G Alternate Bid Items

G.1 Influent Pumps (2) 1 LS Deduct

G.2 Division I Award 1 LS Deduct

Notes:

G.1 – Reference Specification – 01025 Measurement & Payment for description of alternate.

G.2 – This project comprises two contracts: Division I and Division II. Provide a deduct if Bidder is also awarded the

Division I contract.

CONTRACTOR NAME:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

BID SUMMARY

The Total Bid for all Work is and___/100

($__________._____) dollars.

Name of Prospective Contractor

Sign: (SEAL)

Its:

Signed this, the _____ day of _______________, 20_____. If the Bidder is a

Corporation or

Address: Limited Liability

Company, the seal of the business must be impressed above.

South Carolina General Contractor’s License Number

Witnesses (the above signature must be witnessed by two individuals).

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LIST OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT ITEMS

EQUIPMENT SYSTEM MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER

Centrifugal Pump Gorman Rupp

Variable Frequency Drive Eaton

Electric Actuator Beck

Plug Valves

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LIST OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK BY SPECIALTY

Portion of the Work as identified vital to the Project by Owner and Engineer;

Please Type Bidder’s Name on each of the specified lines, indicating whether all, part or none of this Portion of the Work is to be Self-Performed. Examples:

– Site Work; XYZ Inc. self-performing all

– Underground Piping; XYZ Inc. self-performing none

– Concrete; XYZ Inc. self-performing part

(1) Portion of the Work: Process Piping/Equipment

(2) Portion of the Work: Site Work

(3) Portion of the Work: Electrical

(4) Portion of the Work: Painting/Coatings

(5) Portion of the Work: Control System Integrator

Bidder Name:

Bidder License Number: __________________________________

Signed:

Dated:

LIST OF SELECTED SUBCONTRACTORS

List Subcontractors’ information by specialty for all portions of subcontracted Work where by specialty the subcontracted amount is equal to or greater than 3% of the base Bid amount.

Identify the Subcontractor, if any, for any specialty areas identified below as vital to the Project by Owner and Engineer. Please Type Subcontractor’s information on the specified line if all or part of this Portion of the Work is to be subcontracted.

(1) Portion of the Work: Process Piping/Equipment

Subcontractor:

Address of Subcontractor:

Subcontractor’s License Number

(2) Portion of the Work: Site Work

(3) Portion of the Work: Electrical

(4) Portion of the Work: Painting/Coatings

(5) Portion of the Work: Control System Integrator

Bidder Name:

Bidder License Number: __________________________________

Signed:

Dated: