Grounds Maintenance

GILMER COUNTY SCHOOLS

Dr. Brian Ridley,Superintendent

NOTICE FOR INVITATION TO BID

134 Industrial Boulevard Ellijay, GA 30540-4436 706-276-5000 (phone)

706-276-5005 (fax) www.gilmerschools.com

General Grounds Maintenance

INVITATION TO BID #: 2023.01.02

MATERIAL OR SERVICE: General Grounds Maintenance DUE DATE: Feb. 09, 2023 1:00 P.M. (Time/Date Stamp)

OPENING LOCATION: Gilmer County Board of Education Administration & Technology Office 134 Industrial Boulevard Ellijay, GA 30540

PRE-BID CONFERENCE DATE: Jan. 23 ,2023 10:00am (Mandatory) 228 Clear Creek Dr

Ellijay, Ga. 30540

This solicitation may be obtained from our website at www.gilmerschools.com. Any interested bidders without internet access may obtain a copy of this solicitation during regular business hours at Gilmer County Schools Administration & Technology Office, 134 Industrial Blvd., Ellijay, GA 30540. If you experience any problems receiving this solicitation, please call (770) 324-2368 or email Tom Griffith Director of Maintenance/Facilities thomas.griffith@gilmerschools.com

If you do not wish to bid on this solicitation, please provide written notification of your decision.

Failure to respond could result in deletion of your name from the Gilmer County School Systems vendor listing. This form may be returned to the address above, or faxed to (706) 276-5005. A “No Bid” will be considered a response.

• I am submitting a “No Bid” at this time.

Please keep my name on the District’s Bidder’s List.

• I cannot provide services of this nature.

Please remove my name from this category. I will submit a revised Vendor Registration Form

• I no longer wish to do business with the Gilmer County Board of Education.

Please remove my name from the District’s Bidder’s List.

• I am no longer in the business to provide these services.

Please remove my name from the District’s Bidder’s List.

Name of Company Date Signed

Authorized Signature/Local Representative Telephone/Fax Number

Type Name and Position Held with Company

Mailing Address City State Zip http://www.gilmerschools.com

Bid Responses Due: Feb. 9, 2023 not later than 1:00 P.M.

Bids will be received at: Gilmer County Schools Administration & Technology Office 134 Industrial Boulevard Ellijay, GA 30540

Bids Received will be opened at: Gilmer County Schools Administration & Technology Office, Conference Room 134 Industrial Boulevard Ellijay, GA 30540

Bid opening is not open to the public.

Bids for the material or services specified will be received by Gilmer County Schools, at the above specified location, until the time and date cited.

All other information contained in the Bid shall remain confidential until award is made. If you need directions to the Administration & Technology Office, please call (706) 276-5000.

Bids shall be in the actual possession of the Gilmer County School System, at the location indicated, on or prior to the exact time and date indicated above. Late Bids shall not be considered.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the Bidder’s name and address clearly indicated on the envelope and the following statement in the lower left hand corner of the envelope: Invitation to Bid #

2023.01.02. All Bids must be written legibly in ink or typewritten. Additional instructions for preparing a Bid are provided herein.

Two copies of bid are requested, plus one marked original. Questions, please call Tom Griffith at (770) 324-2368 or email questions to thomas.griffith@gilmerschools.com. .

The Gilmer County School System reserves the right to waive technicalities, to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularity in bids received, to award the entire bid to one bidder or to multiple bidders or to make awards by group or location, whichever is in the best interest of the Gilmer County School System; hereafter referred to as “GCSS”, except where noted for clarity.

BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE INVITATION TO BID,

INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON THE ATTACHED SHEETS. FAILURE TO ADHERE

TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID.

Tom Griffith Director of Maintenance/Facilities Gilmer County Schools

(706) 324-2368

GILMER COUNTY SCHOOLS

INVITATION TO BID

General Grounds Maintenance

ITB # 2023.01.02

CLOSING DATE: 02/09/2023

CLOSING TIME: 1:00 PM

________ OPEN MARKET ________ REGULAR

________ AGENCY CONTRACT __X__ SEALED

BID TO BE RETURNED TO:

Gilmer County Schools Tom Griffith Dir. Maint/Facilities Administration & Technology Office 134 Industrial Boulevard Ellijay, GA 30540 706-276-5061 (Main) 706-276-5065 (Fax)

Bidders are cautioned to carefully read the instructions and the terms and conditions on the attached sheets. Failure to adhere to these instructions and terms and conditions may result in rejection of bids.

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SCOPE OF WORK

SPECIFICATIONS

SELECTION CRITERIA ……

BIDDER RESPONSE SHEET

BIDDER RESPONSE FORM

ITB CHECKLIST

INTRODUCTION

The Gilmer County School System has issued this Invitation to Bid; hereafter referred to as “ITB”, except where noted for clarity, for the purpose and intent of obtaining bid responses from licensed, qualified firms to Construct Outdoor Classrooms.

The Gilmer County School System reserves the right to waive technicalities, to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularity in bids received, to award the entire bid to one bidders or to multiple bidders or to make awards by group or location, whichever is in the best interest of the Gilmer County School System; hereafter referred to as “GCSS”, except where noted for clarity.

The Gilmer County School System is an equal opportunity employer.

All questions concerning this ITB should be directed to Tom Griffith, Director of Maintenance/Facilities Gilmer County School System. All inquiries must be in writing and emailed to thomas.griffith@gilmerschools.com.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Each bidder should provide evidence of a current, valid Georgia Business License with each bid submittal. A photocopy of your business license is acceptable.

• Bidders shall also submit the completed “Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act OCGA 13-10-90” document.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ACTION DEADLINE

Issuance of ITB Jan. 9, 2023

Pre-bid Meeting Jan. 23, 2023 10:00am

Bid Submission deadline Feb. 09, 2023 1:00pm

Bid Opening/Evaluation Period Feb. 09, 2023 (After 1:00pm)

Notice to Proceed Feb. 16 , 2023 (Recommendation to BOE) mailto:bob.sosebee@gilmerschools.com mailto:bob.sosebee@gilmerschools.com mailto:bob.sosebee@gilmerschools.com

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope or box, addressed to the Director of Maintenance & Facilities with the name and address of the bidder, the date and hour of the bid closing, and the invitation number on the face of the envelope. Only one sealed bid may be submitted in each envelope. If you are submitting more than one bid, a separate envelope must be used for each bid.

2. All bids must be either typewritten or filled in with pen, and must be signed in ink by an officer or employee having authority to bind the company or firm. The signatory of the bid must initial corrections or changes on any document. Bidders will not be allowed to modify their Bids after designated closing date and time.

3. Bidders should provide all of the information required on all forms and shall sign the Standard Terms and Conditions.

4. The bid conveyed by this bid shall remain open pending award for a period of 90 days from the date of opening.

5. Bid responses containing a minimum order/ship quantity or dollar value, unless otherwise called for in the ITB, may be treated as non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

6. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and extended price, the unit price shall govern.

7. Any reference to quantities or dollar amounts is provided as an estimate only, and shall not serve to obligate GCSS to purchase any minimum amount; nor shall any such reference serve to establish any maximum amount the bidders are required to furnish.

8. Bids containing provisions for late or interest charges will not be considered.

9. Prepayment and/or progress payment requirements contained in responses will be treated as non-responsive and will not be considered.

10. Bidders must specify the manufacturer and/or brand name on each of the items bid. If an item has a specified manufacturer and/or brand name and the words “or equal” do not follow, substitutions will not be accepted.

11. GCSS reserves the right to amend this ITB prior to the due date.

12. Special Instructions:

Awarded Company must be able to begin service on .Apr 1, 2023

13. Any contract awarded pursuant to this ITB will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder who provides the bid that is within the budget parameters for the project and whose bid response meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this ITB.

14. Purchases of the Gilmer County Board of Education are not subject to sales taxes. Tax exempt certificates will be furnished upon request.

Bidder understands and accepts all Instructions as it pertains to this Invitation to Bid:

Bidder Signature Date

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Bidders shall transfer and deliver to GCSS all of the goods and/or services described herein for the consideration set forth herein.

2. Delivery shall be made to the address listed on the Authorization Order or Contract and within the time specified.

3. Risk of loss shall remain with Bidders until acceptance by GCSS.

4. Title to the goods shall remain with Bidders until acceptance by GCSS.

5. Bidder warrants that the goods are merchantable and as described herein.

6. GCSS will have the right to inspect the goods at the time and place of delivery.

7. No right or interest in the contract shall be assigned by Bidders without the written permission of GCSS, and no delegation of any obligation owed or of the performance of any obligation by bidders shall be made without the written permission of GCSS. Any attempted assignment or delegation will be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purposes unless made in conformity with this paragraph.

8. The laws of the State of Georgia and the policies of the Gilmer County School System will govern this agreement in all respects.

9. All goods and/or services on this order or contract are exempt from applicable Federal Excise Tax and Georgia Sales and Use Tax.

10. All goods and/or services supplied pursuant to the authorization order or contract shall, unless otherwise stated, conform exactly to all of the descriptions and attachments contained in the ITB upon which this ITB is based, and the terms, conditions, and specification of the ITB are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

11. Any goods supplied found not in accordance with the description and specifications set forth in the item schedule will be rejected. Goods rejected will be returned, freight collected to the vendor/bidder.

12. Prices stated are Free On Board (F.O.B.) destination. No further allowances will be made for freight and delivery charges.

13. All bids submitted shall be in accordance with the terms of the Gilmer County School System ITB and the laws of the State of Georgia.

14. GCSS reserves the right to cancel this contract for either non - performance or poor performance of the bidder by giving 30 days written notice in advance to the contractor of its intent to do so.

15. Successful bidders shall be required to supply an original and one copy of each invoice, and to reference all invoices to the proper authorization order number.

No invoice will be processed for payment until all contractual obligations have been met.

16. All invoices and/or financial correspondence shall be directed to, Director of Financial Services, Gilmer County School System.

17. PROOF OF INSURANCE - The successful bidder shall supply to GCSS proof of insurance for automobile, workers ’ compensation, and general liability. Contractor must maintain insurance coverage for the duration of the contract with GCSS, including all renewals. Contractor shall furnish to GCSS a certificate of liability insurance evidencing required coverage, naming the Gilmer County Board of Education, its elected officials, agents, and employees as additional insured under the Comprehensive General Liability coverage, and providing that no policies may be canceled without ten days advance written notice to GCSS. Said policies will remain in full force and effect until the expiration of the terms of the contract or until completion of all duties to be performed hereunder by the Contractor, whichever will occur later.

1. Commercial/Comprehensive General Liability

a. $1,000,000 Bodily Injury Per Person

b. $2,000,000 Bodily Injury Aggregate Limit

c. $ 500,000 Property Damage Per Occurrence

d. $1,000,000 Property Damage Aggregate Limit

2. Comprehensive Automobile Liability (include owned, hired, borrowed and non-owned)

a. $1,000,000 Property Damage Per Occurrence

3. Workmen’s Compensation and Employers’ Liability

a. $ 500,000 Bodily Injury Per Person

4. Umbrella or Excess of Loss Coverage

a. $10,000,000 Per Occurrence

5. The proposer will provide an insurance certificate with 21 days after acceptance of contract and provide a current certificate annually.

6.GCCS must have 10 days’ notice of cancellation or change in insurance coverage and give its approval.

7. GCCS shall be named as an additional insured by endorsement on the Proposer’s policy as to the subject contract. A waiver of subrogation in favor of

8. GCCS shall be incorporated in such policy.

18. The contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless GCSS, its officers, officials, representatives, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, loss, damage, injury, and liability, including cost and expenses incurred in connection therewith, resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected with the performance of the contract, except where caused by the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct by GCSS. This hold harmless clause is in no way an admission of liability on the part of GCSS or any of its agents, representatives, or employees.

19. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond(s) in the amount of 100% of the contract amount.

These bonds are to be executed by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia.

20. This project will need to be based on Davis/Bacon wages if it will be funded by Federal Funds.

21. GCSS reserves the right in its sole and complete discretion to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities. GCSS anticipates that the contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder who provides the bid that is within the budget parameters for the project and whose bid response meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this ITB.

22. The Gilmer County School System reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information of one or more proposers.

23. GCSS reserves the right to (i) reject any and all bids in their entirety, for any reason, (ii) award the contract to the most qualified applicant as determined solely by GCSS at its discretion and/or (iii) if the selected bidder does not execute a contract within 30 days after the award of the bid, GCSS will award the contract to another independent review vendor.

24. The acceptance of a bid will be subject to the execution of a definitive agreement between the parties. Any agreement or contract resulting from the acceptance of a bid shall be on forms either supplied by or approved by GCSS and shall contain, at a minimum, applicable provisions of this ITB. GCSS reserves the right to reject any agreement that does not conform to this ITB and to any GCSS requirements for agreements and contracts.

25. GCSS assumes no responsibility or obligation to the bidders and will make no payment for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of a bid.

26. All bids submitted become the property of GCSS.

27. GCSS standard terms for payment will be Net 30 days from the date of delivery of goods or services, or date of receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later. All payments will be made in accordance with GCSS’s policies and procedures

28. BID PROTEST: This bid protest procedure applies to challenges to the awarding of bids or contracts by GCSS. If the protesting party does not submit a bid, the protest must be submitted prior to the date of the bid opening, or prior to the date on which the bid is due to be received by the Board. Any protests received after those dates will not be reviewed and considered and will be dismissed as untimely. Please refer to the BID PROTEST PROCEDURE for more information.

Bidder understands and accepts all Standard Terms and Conditions as it pertains to this Invitation to Bid:

Bidder Signature Date

ITB #: 2023.01.02

Grounds Maintenance Bid Details

I. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A. General - The Proposer shall furnish all management, supervision, employment, and maintenance personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, and other materials as required for performance under this Request for Proposal. Gilmer County School District reserves the right to request a credit for work not deemed necessary for the contract after an initial performance evaluation period of no less than 90 days.

B. Appearance - It will be the responsibility of the Proposer to provide grounds maintenance services for the individual locations in keeping with high standards for an educational institution from the perspectives of appearance, public relations, and vitality of the grounds. Therefore, the intent of this proposal request is to approach this matter from a level of appearance concept, and a detailed grounds maintenance schedule is included for review and consideration.

II. BID Requirements A. General -The overall scope of work is to provide complete grounds maintenance services as required for Gilmer County School District for all Gilmer County School District’s Facilities.

B. Space - Through actual measurements, use of existing drawings and/or other means, it shall be the responsibility of the Proposer to verify measurements as deemed applicable for the submission of a proposal. Any area calculations provided in this ITB or any subsequent meetings our communications are approximations.

C. Bid Format:

TAB 1 Understanding & Ability to meet all Service Requirements

1. Submit cover letter and introduce company detailing the acceptance of requirements and policies stated within the RFP. The cover letter should be signed by a representative authorized to legally bind the firm. **Include a statement specifying the understanding that work is to commence on .Apr 1, 2023

2. Acknowledge receipt of any amendments.

3. Submit a completed copy of the E-Verify Affidavit

4. How long in business (submit date organized).

5. Submit a summary of understanding of the requirements, management practices,and capabilities of training Proposer’s employees. Summary should outline the Proposer’s ability to meet the physical responsibility requirements.

6. Submit a list of the equipment to be used in the contract.

7. Submit a list of supplies and chemicals to be used in the contract.

TAB 2 Satisfactory Record of Performance

1. Submit experience with projects of similar size and scope.

2. Identify all similar clients that you have provided services for over the past thirty six (36) months. The client list should include the following: company name, mailing address, contact name, email address, telephone number, project scope, project value, and dates of service.

TAB 3 - Training, Qualifications & Experience of Contract Manager who will be assigned to this contract

1. Submit name, experience, training, & qualifications of Key Corporate Personnel and Contract Manager to be assigned to this contract (with titles).

TAB 4 Cost

1. Submit a monthly and annual cost Schedule. Cost schedule should include the total services to be Completed. Submit a unit/hourly cost for any additional services that are requested. (Fallen tree removal, landscaping, etc.)

2. Include a calculation of the credit to be used in the event of a credit being due for services falling short of the required weekly or monthly services.

3. Bid Bond.

TAB 6 Exceptions taken to the RFP

TAB 7 Additional Information not requested

TAB 8 Management Plan

1. Submit a complete plan of management, organization, number of grounds maintenance personnel per location and detailed duties including time schedule for each Contract manager(s) and service personnel.

2. Provide information on how services missed due to weather, holiday, or other factor is to be made up in order to meet the requirements of this contract.

ITB #: 2023.01.02

Grounds Maintenance Scope of Work

A. Scope: The specific areas for each of the following location will be detailed during the mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting

B. Description of Grounds Maintenance: Awarded Company must be able to begin service on .Apr 1, 2023

Turf Maintenance:

1. Mowing - turf will be mowed weekly at the proper height for warm/cool season turf from April 1 –October 31 as needed from November 1 – March 31.

2. Edging – hard lines will be kept neat and defined by edging two times per month during the growing season by use of mechanical or chemical methods.

Tree and Shrub Maintenance:

1. Tree Pruning – limb growth will be pruned up to 10’ above the ground, 3” caliper or smaller while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the tree. Sucker growth will be removed from the base and trunk. All compostable debris will be placed in a discrete location on the property to deteriorate naturally.

2. Shrub Pruning – pruning/shearing of shrubs will be performed on an “as needed” basis during the growing season and flowering shrubs will be pruned after they bloom. All compostable debris will be placed in a discrete location on the property to deteriorate naturally.

Bed and Tree Well Maintenance:

1. Weed Control – weeds in beds and small natural areas to be kept to a minimum by chemical application, hand pulling, or mechanical cutting. Pre-emergence may be applied to aide in weed control.

2. Edging – bed lines will be kept neat and defined by edging two times per month during the growing season by use of mechanical or chemical methods.

3. Fertilization – where required, a balanced fertilizer will be applied once during the spring.

4. Mulch – pine straw or mulch will be installed 2 times per year in all beds

Leaf Removal:

1. Turf – leaves on turf areas will be blown or mulched from October – December.

2. Beds – leaves in plant beds will be removed (4) times between (October – December).

General Maintenance:

1. Blowing – curbs and sidewalks and street level breezeways and parking lot will be blown each visit.

2. Operations – up to date landscape maintenance practices will be performed at all times.

3. Trash and Debris – Trash and debris will be removed from landscape areas on each service date.

4. Fire Ant Control – Ant mounds will be treated on each service visit.

B. Schedule of Grounds Maintenance

Location Mowing Weed Eating Blowing

Trash.

Debris Spraying Pruning Ret. Ponds

Bed Plants

Pine Straw

Gilmer High Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

LWEC Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

MVE Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

EES/Primary Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

CCMS Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

CC Ag Ctr. Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

CCES Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

Oakland Bi-Week Bi-Week Bi-Week Bi-Week As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

ATO Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

Legion Rd. Bi-Week Bi-Week Bi-Week Bi-Week As-Need ed As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

Chicken Farm Bi-Week Bi-Week Bi-Week Bi-Week

As-Need ed

As-Need ed 6x Year 2x Year 2x Year

SPECIFICATIONS

1. The Gilmer County School System reserves the right to waive technicalities, to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularity in bids received, to award the entire bid to one bidders or to multiple bidders or to make awards by group or location, whichever is in the best interest of the Gilmer County School System.

2. The Gilmer County School System does not pay applicable federal and state sales taxes.

3. Price quotes do not include applicable taxes or GUST Fund Contributions

4. In the event that the successful bidder or bidders are unable to perform as required, and the system has to secure services from an alternate vendor the bidder shall be responsible for payment of any additional cost for service

5. Price quotes are to include freight.

6. Unless otherwise stated, all bids submitted shall be valid and may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days from the date of the opening.

7. No partial bids will be accepted.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Gilmer County Board of Education reserves the right to make its vendor selection based on what it deems to be in the best interest of the school system. The Bid neither obligates the Gilmer County Board of Education to award a contract nor commits the Board to pay any cost which might be incurred by any company, entity, or individual in responding to this request.

Bid winners will be approved and announced at the public meeting of the Gilmer County Board of Education on 02/16/2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Selection of vendor will be based on the following three standards:

PROPOSAL CRITERIA

➢ Proposal submitted on time.

➢ Proposal requirements met as detailed in Standard Terms and Conditions section

➢ Service requirements met as detailed in SCOPE OF WORK and SPECIFICATIONS sections

COST

➢ Determination based on price proposal in Bidder Response Sheet and Bidder Response

Form.

BIDDER RESPONSE SHEET ITB#: 2023.01.02

Signature Company Name Date

Company Address Company Phone

Accepted and Signed:

Dr. Brian Ridley

Superintendent

Gilmer County Schools

134 Industrial Boulevard

Ellijay, GA 30540

(706) 276-5000

BIDDER RESPONSE FORM ITB #: 2023.01.02

General Grounds Maintenance

Furnish and deliver any and all of the deliverables and/or services named in the attached ITB for which prices have been set. The price or prices offered herein shall apply for the period of time stated in the

ITB.

Agree to strictly abide by all specifications, terms and conditions contained in the ITB, all of which are made a part hereof. Any exceptions are noted in writing and included with this biIt is understood and agreed that this bid constitutes an offer, which when accepted in writing by the Gilmer County School System, and subject to the terms and conditions of such acceptance, will constitute a valid and binding contract between the undersigned and the Gilmer CountSchoolSystem.

It is understood and agreed that we have read the Gilmer County School System’s specifications shown or referenced in the ITB and that this bid is made in accordance with the provisions of such specifications. By our written signature on this bid, we guarantee and certify that all items included in this bid meet or exceed any and all such Gilmer County School System specifications.

We further agree, if awarded a contract, to deliver goods and services that meet or exceed the specification.

It is understood and agreed that this bid shall be valid and held open for a period of 90 days from bid opening date.

Bidder Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature ____________________________________________________________________________

Print Name ____________________________________________________________ Date ___________________

BID SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION

I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, Contractor, or person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal Law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards. I agree to abide by all conditions of the bid and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the proposer. I further certify that the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Sections 45-10-20 et.seq. have not been violated and will not be violated in any respect.

Authorized Signature _________________________________________________ Date __________________________ _

Print/Type Name __________________________________________________________________________________________

Print/Type Company Name _______________________________________________________________________________

ITB CHECKLIST ITB #: 2023.01.02

General Grounds Maintenance

The following items must be completed and submitted with your Bid in order for your response to be considered:

❑ Original and one copy of the Bidder Response Sheet - Signed

❑ Original and one copy of the Bidder Response Form – Signed

❑ Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Form

❑ ITB Instructions – Signed

❑ Standard Terms and Conditions - Signed

Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Rep Signature: __________________________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________