ITB 25_PW01_ Asbestos Remediation Project.pdf

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Bid Number:

ITB 25-PW01

Project Name Asbestos Remediation Project

Due Date and Time: November 21, 2024 by 2:00 p.m.

EST

*Link for virtual bid opening will be posted as a “Communication” under this solicitation listing on the City’s procurement portal, BidNet Direct.

Number of Pages: 103

ISSUING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Issue Date:

October 17, 2024

City of Milton Public Works Department 2006 Heritage Walk Milton, GA 30004

Phone: 678-242-2500

Website: www.miltonga.gov

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Electronic Submittal: **Bids must be submitted electronically via Milton’s BidNet procurement portal/platform at www.miltonga.gov If you have not registered as a vendor via BidNet we encourage you to register. There is no cost to join, and you will be notified of any potential bid opportunities with the City of Milton as well as other agencies who are part of the Georgia Purchasing Group.

Mark Face of Envelope/Package:

Bid Number: ITB 25-PW01 Name of Company or Firm

Special Instructions:

Deadline for Written Questions November 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

Submit questions online via the BidNet Direct procurement portal at www.miltonga.gov/finance/bids-rfps

BIDDERS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING

Bidder Name/Address:

Authorized Bidder Signatory:

(Please print name and sign in ink)

Bidder Phone Number: Bidder FAX Number:

Bidder Federal I.D. Number: Bidder E-mail Address:

BIDDERS MUST RETURN THIS COVER SHEET WITH BID RESPONSE

City OF MILTON INVITATION TO BID

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

http://www.miltonga.gov/ http://www.miltonga.gov/

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Table of Contents

Topic Page

Definitions 3

Invitation to Bid 4

Schedule of Events 5

Bidding Instructions (What must be submitted) 6

Insurance/Bond Requirements 7

Bid Form and Addenda Acknowledgement 11

Bid Bond (3 pages) 13

Qualifications Signature and Certification 16

Corporate Certificate 16

List of Subcontractors 17

Contractor Affidavit and Agreement (eVerify) 18

Disclosure Form 19

Project Specifications 20

Bid Submittal Form (2 pages) 28

General Conditions 30

EPD Air Quality Rules 36

Sample Contract Agreement 37

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DEFINITIONS

COMPW: City of Milton Public Works Department

CY: Cubic Yard

GDOT: Georgia Department of Transportation

ENGINEER: The City of Milton Director of Public Works or a duly authorized representative.

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act

EA: Each

GAL: Gallon

LF: Lineal Feet

LM: Lineal Mile

LS: Lump Sum

SY: Square Yard

TN: Ton

MUTCD: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

FHWA: Federal Highway Administration

AASHTO: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

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Invitation to Bid ITB 25-PW01

The City of Milton is accepting sealed bids from qualified firms for the Public Works Department in conformance with Title 32, Chapter 4, Article 4, Part 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. All work will be done in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Standard Drawings, Standard Specifications (current edition), and Pay Items Index as standards and specifications for the construction and completion of the work required. All bidders must comply with all general and special requirements of the bid information and instructions enclosed herein.

Sealed bids will be received no later than 2:00 PM Local Time on November 21, 2024.

Electronic bids shall be submitted online via BidNet Direct, the City’s procurement portal, at www.miltonga.gov/finance/bids-rfps .

At approximately 2:30 P.M. Local Time on the day bids are received the bids will be publicly opened and the bidder’s name and total bid amount will be read aloud at: City of Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004. *Link for the virtual bid opening will be posted as a “Communication” under this solicitation listing on the City’s procurement portal, BidNet Direct.

Bids received after the above time will not be accepted.

Questions must also be submitted online in the same manner listed above for bids. Deadline for questions is November 7, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Official answers to questions and potential changes to the ITB (Addendums) will be posted at the same web locations as the ITB on or about November 12, 2024. Any other form of interpretation, correction, or change to this ITB will not be binding upon the City. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the websites for potential updates. Please refer to Bid (ITB 25-PW01) and bid name (Asbestos Remediation Project) when requesting information.

The City of Milton reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Milton.

The selected contractor must be able to start work within ten (10) calendar days after the “Notice to Proceed” is issued. The time of completion for the project is to be determined prior to the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed.” If weather affects the required completion schedule, The City and selected contractor will negotiate a new completion date. Section

108.08 of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems (current edition) shall be applied.

http://www.miltonga.gov/finance/bids-rfps

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FOR REFERENCE ONLY - DO NOT SUBMIT WITH BID RESPONSE

EVENT DATE

ITB Issue Date October 17, 2024

Deadline for Receipt of Written Questions 5:00 PM on November 7,2024

Posting of Written Answers by City to Websites on or about November 12, 2024

ITB DUE No Later than 2:00 P.M. on November 21, 2024

Tentative Contract Award (on/about) December 16, 2024

Notice to Proceed (on/about) To be coordinated with the Contractor

NOTE: PLEASE CHECK THE CITY WEBSITE (http://www.miltonga.gov) FOR ADDENDA

AND SCHEDULE UPDATES.

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BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS

FAILURE TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING BID DOCUMENTS COULD RESULT IN THE BID

BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND BEING REJECTED:

Item Description Page(s) 1 Filled out and Signed Invitation to Bid (Cover Sheet) 1 2 Bid Form and Addenda Acknowledgement (2 pages) 11-12 3 Bid Bond (3 pages) 13-15 4 Qualifications Signature and Certification 16 5 List of Subcontractors 17 6 Contractor Affidavit and Agreement (eVerify) 18 7 Disclosure Form 19 8 Bid Submittal Form (2 pages) 28-29

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

The purpose of this solicitation is to enter a lump sum price “purchasing contract” with one firm to be the primary supplier of the Asbestos Remediation Project, ITB

25-PW01.

No specification expressed or implied shall be construed as any type of restrictive specification that would limit competition.

Unless clearly shown as “no substitute” or any words to that effect, any items in these contract documents which have been identified, described or referenced by a brand name or trade name are for reference only. Such identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive and is to indicate the general quality and characteristics of products that may be offered. Each bid item for which an equivalent item is proposed must be individually identified on the bid sheet with the following information: brand name, model or manufacturer’s number or identification regularly used in the trade. Photographs, specifications and cut sheets shall be provided of the proposed alternative. The City shall be the sole judge of the suitability of the proposed alternative and may consider function, design, materials, construction, workmanship, finishes, operating features, overall quality, local service facilities, warranty terms and service or other relevant features.

The City reserves the right to cancel the contract at any time, without cause, with 30 days’ written notice.

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Title to any supplies, materials, equipment or other personal property shall remain the Contractors’ until fully paid for by the City.

All items to be bid FOB, Milton, Georgia. No sales taxes are to be charged.

Any damage to any building or traffic control device, or equipment incurred during the course of work shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense to the complete satisfaction of the City of Milton with no additional expense to the City.

EVALUATION

The City intends to evaluate the ITB on the lowest, responsible and responsive bidder.

Bids may be found nonresponsive at any time during the evaluation or contract process, if any of the required information is not provided; the submitted price is found to be inadequate; or the proposal is not within the specifications described and required in the ITB. If a bid is found to be non-responsive or non-qualified, it will not be considered further.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Within ten (10) days of Notice of Award, and at all times that this Contract is in force, the Contractor shall obtain, maintain and furnish the City Certificates of Insurance from licensed companies doing business in the State of Georgia with an A.M. Best Rating A-6 or higher and acceptable to the City.

Within ten (10) days of Notice of Award, and at all times that this Contract is in force, the Contractor shall obtain, maintain and furnish the City Certificates of Insurance from licensed companies doing business in the State of Georgia with an A.M. Best Rating A-6 or higher and acceptable to the City. Insurance requirements are provided below and included in the CONTRACT AGREEMENT (Section 7.K).

(1) Requirements: The Contractor shall have and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, insurance insuring against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. All policies shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the City.

(2) Minimum Limits of Insurance: Contractor shall maintain the following insurance policies with limits no less than:

(a) Comprehensive General Liability of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) limit per single occurrence, $2,000,000 (two million dollars) umbrella, including coverage for bodily and personal injury, sickness, disease or

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(b) Comprehensive Automobile Liability (owned, non-owned, hired) of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily and personal injury, sickness, disease or death, injury to or destruction of property, including loss of use resulting therefrom.

(c) Workers' Compensation limits as required by the State of Georgia and Employers Liability limits of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per accident.

(3) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions: Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City in writing.

(4) Other Insurance Provisions: The policy is to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

(a) General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverage.

(i) The City and City Parties are to be covered as insureds. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City or City Parties.

(ii) The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary noncontributing insurance as respects to any other insurance or self-insurance available to the City or City Parties. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City or City Parties shall be in excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

(iii) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City or City Parties.

(iv) Coverage shall state that the Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

(v) Coverage shall be provided on a “pay on behalf” basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion.

(vi) The insurer agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City and City Parties for losses arising from Work performed by the Contractor for the City for General Liability coverage only.

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(b) Workers' Compensation Coverage: The insurer providing Workers’

Compensation Coverage will agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City and City Parties for losses arising from Work performed by the Contractor for the City.

(c) All Coverages:

(i) Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.

(ii) Policies shall have concurrent starting and ending dates.

(5) Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to do business in the State of Georgia and with an A.M. Bests' rating of no less than A:VI.

(6) Verification of Coverage: Contractor shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance and endorsements to the policies evidencing coverage required by this clause prior to the start of Work. The certificate of insurance and endorsements shall be on a form utilized by Contractor’s insurer in its normal course of business and shall be received and approved by the City within ten

(10) days of the Notice of Award. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. The Contractor shall provide proof that any expiring coverage has been renewed or replaced at least two (2) weeks prior to the expiration of the coverage.

(7) Subcontractors: Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated in this Agreement, including but not limited to naming the Parties as additional insureds.

(8) Claims-Made Policies: Contractor shall extend any claims-made insurance policy for at least six (6) years after termination or final payment under the Agreement, whichever is later.

(9) City as Additional Insured and Loss Payee: The City shall be named as an additional insured and loss payee on all policies required by this Agreement, except the City need not be named as an additional insured and loss payee on any Workers’ Compensation policy.

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BONDING REQUIREMENTS

Each bid must be accompanied with a BID BOND (bond only: certified checks or other forms are not acceptable) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid, payable to the City of Milton. Said bid bond guarantees the bidder will enter into a contract to construct the project strictly within the terms and conditions stated in this bid and in the bidding and contract documents, should the construction contract be awarded.

The Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS for the faithful performance on the contract and a bond to secure payment of all claims for materials furnished and/or labor performed in performance of the project, both in amounts equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the base bid price.

The Successful Bidder shall also be required to furnish a MAINTENANCE BOND, in the amount of one-third (1/3) of the contract price, guaranteeing the repair or replacement caused by defective workmanship or materials for a period of two

(2) years from the completion of construction.

Bonds shall be issued by a corporate surety appearing on the Treasury Department’s most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to do business in the State of Georgia. Bonds shall be on the forms provided by the City and subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney.

Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract. If Contractor is a Partnership, all partners shall execute Bond.

OATH

Prior to commencing the Work, the successful bidder shall execute a written oath as required by O.C.G.A. §§ 32-4-122 and 36-91-21(e).

COST OF PREPARING A BID

The costs for developing and delivering responses to this ITB and any subsequent presentations of the proposal as requested by the City are entirely the responsibility of the bidder. The City is not liable for any expense incurred by the bidder in the preparation and presentation of their proposal. All materials submitted in response to this ITB become the property of the City of Milton.

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[BIDDERS MUST RETURN THIS FORM WITH BID RESPONSE]

BID FORM and ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TO: PURCHASING OFFICE

CITY OF MILTON

MILTON, GEORGIA 30004

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In compliance with your Invitation to Bid, the undersigned, hereinafter termed the Bidder, proposes to enter into a Contract with the City of Milton, Georgia, to provide the necessary machinery, tools, apparatus, other means of construction, and all materials and labor specified in the Contract Documents or as necessary to complete the Work in the manner therein specified within the time specified, as therein set forth, for:

Bid Number ITB 25-PW01 Asbestos Remediation Project

The Bidder has carefully examined and fully understands the Contract, Specifications, and other documents hereto attached, has made a personal examination of the Site of the proposed Work, has satisfied himself as to the actual conditions and requirements of the Work, and hereby proposes and agrees that if his bid is accepted, he will contract with the City of Milton in full conformance with the Contract Documents.

Unless otherwise directed, all work performed shall be in accordance with the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Construction of Transportation Systems (current edition).

It is the intent of this Bid to include all items of construction and all Work called for in the Specifications, or otherwise a part of the Contract Documents.

In accordance with the foregoing, the undersigned proposes to furnish and construct the items listed in the attached Bid schedule for the unit prices stated.

The Bidder agrees that the cost of any work performed, materials furnished, services provided, or expenses incurred, which are not specifically delineated in the Contract Documents, but which are incidental to the scope, intent, and completion of the Contract, shall be deemed to have been included in the prices bid.

The Bidder further proposes and agrees hereby to promptly commence the Work with adequate forces within ten (10) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and to complete all Work as scheduled in Task Order(s) issued.

If weather affects the required completion schedule, the City and selected Bidder will

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Attached hereto is an executed Bid Bond in the amount of __________________ Dollars ($ (Five Percent of Amount Bid).

If this bid shall be accepted by the City of Milton and the undersigned shall fail to execute a satisfactory contract in the form of said proposed Contract, and give satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds, or furnish satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required within ten days from the date of Notice of Award of the Contract, then the City of Milton may, at its option, determine that the undersigned abandoned the Contract and there upon this bid shall be null and void, and the sum stipulated in the attached Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the City of Milton as liquidated damages.

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No. Date viewed

Bidder further declares that the full name and resident address of Bidder’s Principal is as follows:

Signed, sealed, and dated this _______ day of _____________, 20_____

Bidder _______________________ (Seal) Company Name

Bidder Mailing Address:

Signature: ________________________________________

Print Name: ______________________________________

Title: _____________________________________________

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[BIDDERS MUST RETURN THESE SHEETS WITH BID RESPONSE]

BID BOND

BIDDER (Name and Address):

SURETY (Name and Address of Principal Place of Business):

OWNER (hereinafter referred to as the “City” (Name and Address):

City of Milton, Georgia ATTN: Purchasing Office 2006 Heritage Walk Milton, Georgia 30004

BID

BID DUE DATE:

PROJECT (Brief Description Including Location):

BOND

BOND NUMBER:

DATE (Not later that Bid due date):

PENAL SUM: _______________________________________________________________________

(Words) (Figures)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby to the City, subject to the terms printed below or on the reverse side hereof, do each cause this Bid Bond to be duly executed on its behalf by its authorized officer, agent or representative.

BIDDER SURETY

(Seal) (Seal) Bidder’s Name and Corporate Seal Surety’s Name and Corporate Seal

By: By: ___________________________ Signature and Title: Signature and Title:

(Attach Power of Attorney)

Attest: Attest:_________________________ Signature and Title: Signature and Title:

Note: (1) Above addresses are to be used for giving any notice required by the terms of this Bid Bond.

(2) Any singular reference to Bidder, Surety, the City or any other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

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1. Bidder and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to pay to the City upon Default of Bidder the penal sum set forth on the face of this Bond.

2. Default of Bidder shall occur upon the failure of Bidder to deliver within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or any extension of that time agreed to in writing by the City) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment Bonds required by the Bidding Documents.

3. This obligation shall be null and void if:

3.1 The City accepts Bidder’s Bid and Bidder delivers within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or any extension of that time agreed to in writing by the City) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment Bonds required by the Bidding Documents;

or

3.2 All Bids are rejected by the City; or

3.3 The City fails to issue a Notice of Award to Bidder within the time specified in the Bidding Documents (or any extension of that time agreed to in writing by Bidder and, if applicable, consented to by Surety when required by paragraph 5 hereof).

4. Payment under this Bond will be due and payable upon Default by Bidder within 30 calendar days after receipt by Bidder and Surety of a written Notice of Default from the City, which Notice will be given with reasonable promptness and will identify this Bond and the Project and include a statement of the amount due.

5. Surety waives notice of, as well as any and all defenses based on or arising out of, any time extension to issue a Notice of Award agreed to in writing by the City and Bidder, provided that the total time, including extensions, for issuing a Notice of Award shall not in the aggregate exceed 120 days from Bid due date without Surety’s written consent.

6. No suit or action shall be commenced under this Bond either prior to 30 calendar days after the Notice of Default required in paragraph 4 above is received by Bidder and Surety or later than one year after Bid due date.

7. Any suit or action under this Bond shall be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Georgia.

8. Notices required hereunder shall be in writing and sent to Bidder and Surety at their respective addresses shown on the face of this Bond. Such notices may be sent by personal delivery, commercial courier or by United States Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid, and shall be deemed to be effective upon receipt by the party concerned.

9. Surety shall cause to be attached to this Bond a current and effective Power of Attorney evidencing the authority of the officer, agent or representative who executed this Bond on behalf of Surety to execute, seal and deliver such Bond and bind the Surety thereby.

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

11. The term “Bid” as used herein includes a Bid, offer or proposal, as applicable under the particular circumstances.

12. The terms of this Bid Bond shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.

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QUALIFICATIONS SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION

I certify that this offer is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a proposal 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 proposal and certify that I am authorized to sign this proposal for the proposer. I further certify that the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, including but not limited to Title 32, Chapter 4, Article 4, Part 2 and 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 Here_______________________________________________

CORPORATE CERTIFICATE

I, ___________________________________, certify that I am the Secretary of the Corporation named as Contractor in the foregoing bid; that _______________________________________ who signed said bid in behalf of the Contractor, was then (title)_________________________ of said Corporation; that said bid was duly signed for and in behalf of said Corporation by authority of its Board of Directors, and is within the scope of its corporate powers; that said Corporation is organized under the laws of the State of _________________________________.

This ________________ day of ________________, 20______

______________________________________(Seal) (Signature)

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LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

I do _________, do not _______, propose to subcontract some of the work on this project. I propose to Subcontract work to the following subcontractors:

Company Name:___________________________________________________

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BIDDERS MUST RETURN THIS FORM WITH BID RESPONSE]

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

STATE OF GEORGIA

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor 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 the City of Milton 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 contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b).

Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that eVerify Number

Date of Authorization

Name of Contractor

Asbestos Remediation Project Name of Project

City of Milton, Georgia Name of Public Employer 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

[NOTARY SEAL]

My Commission Expires:

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DISCLOSURE FORM

This form is for disclosure of campaign contributions and family member relations with City of Milton officials/employees.

Please complete this form and return as part of your bid package when it is submitted.

Name of Bidder __________________________________________________

Name and the official position of the Milton Official to whom the campaign contribution was made (Please use a separate form for each official to whom a contribution has been made in the past two (2) years.)

List the dollar amount/value and description of each campaign contribution made over the past two (2) years by the Applicant/Opponent to the named Milton Official.

Amount/Value Description

Please list any family member that is currently (or has been employed within the last 9 months) by the City of Milton and your relation:

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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

1. To bid on this contract, the Contractor must be listed on the current Georgia Department of Transportation Pre-Qualified Contractors list. The Contractor must also have current and valid Asbestos Abatement License from the State of Georgia along with the bid and a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience (Contractor and/or Sub-Contractor) in asbestos removal and disposal.

2. Removal and disposal of all Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) shall be in accordance with the Department of Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and current laws of the State of Georgia, City of Milton, and all governing Federal regulations.

3. The Contractor, or his foreman, shall be responsible for asbestos removal/disposal operations involved with asbestos removal/disposal operations and shall be certified by the Georgia Asbestos Licensing and Certification Unit before performing any asbestos removal or disposal work. Chapter 52-1 of the rules of the Asbestos Licensing Board shall apply.

4. Copies of any environmental permits, hazardous materials disposal certificates, or manifests shall be sent to the Engineer or the Inspector over the project. Please ensure that all applicable documents are forwarded to the department on an ongoing basis. Work performed under this contract shall conform to EPA, EPD, and OSHA requirements. Site clean-up shall also conform to applicable State of Georgia and City of Milton laws, ordinances and codes.

5. The Contractor shall comply with the plans and specifications provided in hyperlinks below. The current plans may be downloaded at:

Bethany Bend Report https://www.miltonga.gov/home/showdocument?id=7798&t=638642525888831606

Lackey Road Report https://www.miltonga.gov/home/showdocument?id=7796&t=638642525693369806

In addition to other standard specifications referenced herein, the bid package includes:

a. Special Provision 163 – Miscellaneous Erosion Control Items;

b. Special Provision 165 - Maintenance of Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation

Control Devices;

c. Special Provision 171 – Silt Fence;

6. Where contract documents reference "The Department" or "GA Department of Transportation" or “The Engineer”, it shall also mean "City of Milton."

https://www.miltonga.gov/home/showdocument?id=7798&t=638642525888831606 https://www.miltonga.gov/home/showdocument?id=7796&t=638642525693369806

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Georgia Asbestos Rules The Environmental Protection Division enforces several Rules which govern Georgia's asbestos abatement, licensing and disposal industry. The Rules, in their entirety, can be found at epd.georgia.gov/rules-and-laws; however, select requirements are outlined below:

Rules for Air Quality Control Chapter 391-3-1 incorporates and adopts the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Asbestos Revision by reference; Final Rule;

Effective November 20, 1990. The following excerpt provides the authority for regulating asbestos emission standards and work practices in Georgia:

Rule 391-3-1-.02(9)(b)7. Emission Standard for Asbestos (Including Work Practices): 40 CFR Part 61 (NESHAP), Subpart M (asbestos), as amended July 20, 2004, is hereby incorporated and adopted by reference.

Applicability: All owners and operators when buildings are public, commercial, industrial; two or more single family residences; a single-family residence that is part of a public, commercial, or industrial project; or a multifamily structure with five or more units.

Basic Requirements: Accredited Asbestos Inspectors must perform thorough inspections for friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials (ACM);

notify EPD and remove all ACM that is friable or will become friable that is found at or above the trigger quantities; wet, package, and label the ACM before removal and keep wet until at disposal site; generate Waste Shipment Record;

and notify EPD prior to demolition.

Rules for Asbestos Removal and Encapsulation Chapter 391-3-14 delineates the requirements for licensing asbestos abatement contractors, fees for abatement projects, project supervisor training requirements, licensing reciprocity, exemptions and enforcement. The following summary provides the authority for regulating asbestos abatement work:

Applicability: All contractors removing or disturbing more than 10 square or 10 linear feet of friable ACM in any type of building or structure.

Basic Requirements: All project supervisors and workers must be trained in approved asbestos training courses; the contractor must have a Georgia Asbestos Contractor License; contractor must submit a completed Project Notification to EPD before removing or disturbing more than the trigger quantities of friable ACM and pay the associated fee; and before and during work must wet and keep wet any ACMs that are or will become friable.

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Rules for Solid Waste Management Chapter 391-3-4 defines asbestos-containing waste and requirements for collection and disposal. The following excerpts provide the authority for regulating Asbestos-Containing Waste:

Rule 391-3-4.-01(5) "Asbestos-Containing Waste" means any solid waste containing more than 1 percent, by weight, of naturally occurring hydrated mineral silicates separable into commercially used fibers, specifically the asbestiform varieties of serpentine, chrysotile, cummingtonite-grunerite, amosite, riebeckite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite, using the method specified in Appendix A, Subpart F, 40 CFR part 763, Section 1.

Rule 391-3-4-.04(8) Asbestos Containing Waste.

(a) Collection.

1. Vehicles used for the transportation of containerized asbestos waste shall have an enclosed carrying compartment or utilize a covering sufficient to contain the transported waste, prevent damage to containers, and prevent release or spillage from the vehicle.

2. Vehicles used to reduce waste volume by compaction shall not be used.

3. Vacuum trucks used to transport waste slurry must be constructed and operated to ensure that liquids do not leak from the truck.

(b) Disposal.

1. Asbestos containing waste is to be disposed of only in a permitted landfill or other facility authorized by the Division for acceptance of asbestos containing waste.

2. Asbestos containing waste shall be sealed in leak-proof containers labeled with: "Caution - Contains Asbestos Fibers - Avoid Opening or Breaking Container - Breathing Asbestos is Hazardous to Your Health."

3. Asbestos containing waste shall be disposed of in such a manner as not to destroy the integrity of the asbestos containing materials containers prior to the placement of cover material. This waste shall be completely covered immediately after deposition with a minimum of six (6) inches of non-asbestos material."

Applicability: All detached ACMs, both friable and non-friable, of any quantity from any type of building or structure. All owners and operators of the structures or land and those handling, transporting and disposing of the ACM.

Basic Requirements: All ACM must be collected, placed in leak-proof packaging, labeled, transported in an enclosed or tightly covered vehicle, and deposited in a landfill permitted to accept asbestos.

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Structure Locations

2545 Bethany Bend:

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990 Lackey Road:

PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Construction shall begin no later than TEN (10) calendar days past the issuance of Notice to Proceed. The time of completion for the project will be April 30, 2025.

Completion time will not be extended for normal weather conditions. The time for completion as stated in the Contract Documents includes due allowance for calendar days on which work cannot be performed. For the purpose of this Contract, the Contractor agrees that he may expect to lose calendar days due to weather in accordance with the following table:

Jan. 10 days May 8 days Sep. 7 days Feb. 9 days June 8 days Oct. 6 days Mar. 9 days July 11 days Nov. 7 days Apr. 8 days Aug. 9 days Dec. 8 days

The Contractor agrees that the measure of extreme weather during the period covered by this Contract shall be the number of days in excess of those shown for each month in the table above, in which precipitation exceeded 0.10 inch at the project site and the

ITB 24-PW07 25 | P a g e average temperature failed to exceed 40 degrees F. If the total accumulated number of calendar days lost to weather, from the start of work until the completion of project exceeds that total accumulated number to be expected for the same period from the table above, time for completion will be extended by the number of calendar days needed to include the excess number of calendar days lost. Request for extension in contract time shall be submitted monthly as part of the current month’s pay application.

No change in Contract Sum will be authorized because of adjustments of Contract Time due to Owner’s acceptance of Contract Claims for adjustments to Time due to abnormal weather conditions.

If weather (beyond normal) affects the required completion schedule, The City and selected contractor will negotiate a new completion date.

Normal workday for this project shall be 7:30 am to 7:30 pm and the normal workweek shall be Monday through Friday. The City will consider extended workdays or workweeks upon written request by the Contractor on a case-by-case basis. No work will be allowed on Sunday or national holidays (i.e., Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, etc.). Lane closures will only be permitted between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, unless otherwise approved by the City.

The work will require bidder to provide all labor, administrative forces, equipment, materials and other incidental items to complete all required work. The City shall perform a Final Inspection upon completion of all work. The Contractor will be allowed to participate in the Final Inspection. All repairs shall be completed by the Contractor at his expense prior to issuance of Final Acceptance.

PERMITS AND LICENSES

The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges, taxes and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful prosecution of the work.

EROSION CONTROL

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to follow all Federal, State and Local erosion and sediment control laws and specifications. This includes meeting all NPDES guidelines. The Contractor shall serve as the Primary Permittee for this project and is responsible for filing the NOI and all necessary fees associated with it.

All slopes and shoulders shall be matted and grassed once final grade is reached.

Erosion/Sediment Control measures shall be installed and maintained by the Contractor throughout the duration of the project. The Contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal, off project site, of all installed temporary erosion/sediment control measures when affected areas have been restored to a level where vegetative coverings will minimize erosion. The cost for this will be considered incidental to the project and included in the overall bid.

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UTILITIES

There are utilities in the project area. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and coordinating any utility relocation necessary for completion of the work. Utility plan sheets provided are based on early coordination and are subject to change.

Call “811 Know what’s below Call before you dig.” Locate, maintain, and protect existing utilities at all times during construction.

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor shall, at all times, conduct his work in accordance with the traffic control plan and so as to assure the least possible obstruction of traffic. The safety and convenience of the general public and the residents along the roadway and the protection of persons and property shall be provided for by the Contractor as specified in the State of Georgia, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications Sections 104.05, 107.09 and 150.

Traffic whose origin and destination are within the limits of the project shall be provided ingress and egress at all times unless otherwise specified by the City. The ingress and egress include entrances and exits VIA driveways at various properties, and access to the intersecting roads and streets. The Contractor shall maintain sufficient personnel and equipment (including flaggers and traffic control signing) on the project at all times, particularly during inclement weather, to ensure that ingress and egress are safely provided when and where needed.

The Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain all necessary and required barricades, signs, temporary striping and other traffic control devices in accordance with the MUTCD and DOT specifications, and take all necessary precautions for the protection of the workers and safety of the public. This shall include variable message boards to be placed near the intersection location, prior to beginning construction activities, to notify the traveling public of the upcoming lane closure(s). These variable message boards shall remain in place from to the beginning construction until substantial completion of the project. There shall be two (2) variable message boards, (one in each direction).

All existing signs, markers and other traffic control devices removed or damaged during construction operations will be reinstalled or replaced at the Contractor’s expense. At no time will Contractor remove regulatory signing which may cause a hazard to the public.

The Contractor shall, within 24 hours place temporary pavement markings (paint or removable tape) matching existing pavement markings on milled or patched pavements.

All personnel and equipment required for maintaining temporary traffic control, public convenience and safety will be included in the contract price.

PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY AND LANDSCAPE

The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of all public and private property, crops, fishponds, trees, monuments, highway signs and markers, fences, grassed and sodded areas, mailboxes and supports, water meters, etc. along and adjacent to the

ITB 24-PW07 27 | P a g e highway, road or street, and shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage or injury thereto, unless the removal, alteration, or destruction of such property is provided for under the contract. No stone or asphalt chunks shall be left in the right-of-way and screened topsoil shall be placed in all disturbed areas before grassing. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all permanent grassing shall match the existing grassing.

When or where any direct or indirect damage or injury is done to public or private property by or on account of any act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the execution of the work, or in consequence of the non-execution thereof by the Contractor, he/she shall restore, at his/her own expense, such property to a condition similar or equal to that existing before such damage or injury was done, by repairing, rebuilding or otherwise restoring as may be directed, or he/she shall make good such damage or injury in an acceptable manner. The Contractor shall correct all disturbed areas before retainage will be released.

CLEANUP

All restoration and clean-up work shall be performed daily. Operations shall be suspended if the Contractor fails to accomplish restoration and clean-up within an acceptable period of time. Asphalt and other debris shall be removed from gutters, sidewalks, yards, driveways, etc. Failure to perform clean-up activities may result in suspension of the work.

Milling operation shall be followed immediately by clean-up at which the Contractor is to provide power brooms, vacuum sweepers, power blowers, or other means to remove loose debris or dust. Do not allow dust control to restrict visibility of passing traffic or to disrupt adjacent property owners. All pavement areas shall be clean and dry prior to placing tack coat, asphaltic concrete or other materials.

SAFETY

Beginning with mobilization and ending with acceptance of work, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing a clean and safe work environment at the project site. The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA regulations as they pertain to this project.

SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS

The apparent silence of these specifications and any supplemental specifications as to any details, or the omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail and that only materials of first quality and correct type, size and design are to be used. All workmanship is to be first quality. All interpretations of this specification shall be made upon the basis of this statement, with City interpretation to prevail.

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ITB 25-PW01 BID SCHEDULE on the following pages – 2 pages total

BID WILL BE AWARDED ON THE LOWEST TOTAL BID FOR BOTH STRUCTURES

Total Bid Price for the 2545 Bethany Bend Structure: $____________________________

Print Total Bid Price: ___________________________________________________________

Total Bid Price for the 990 Lackey Road Structure: $_____________________________

Print Total Bid Price: __________________________________________

Total Bid Price for Both Structures: $________________________

Print Total Bid Price for Both Structures:

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ITB 25-PW01 BID SCHEDULE on the following pages – 2 pages total

The undersigned, as bidder, declares and represents that it has examined the site of the work and informed himself/herself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be performed, including those conditions affecting the cost of the work and the delivery, handling and storage of materials and equipment. The bidder has examined and read the Bidding Document and has satisfied himself/herself that the Bidding Document is an adequate and acceptable reflection of the work which is required to be performed and that the bidder is willing and able to perform all of the work necessary. The bidder further certifies that no additional information is required to complete the work encompassed by this bid within the cost and schedule established and agreed upon within this bidding document.

In compliance with the attached Specification, the undersigned offers and agrees that if this Bid is accepted, by the City Council within One Hundred and Twenty (120) days of the date of Bid opening, that he will furnish any or all of the Items upon which Prices are quoted, at the Price set opposite each Item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in the Bid Schedule.

COMPANY_________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE____________________________________________________

PRINT / TYPE NAME & TITLE___________________________________________________

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

Unless otherwise directed, all work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Construction of Transportation Systems (current edition), and Special Provisions modifying them, except as noted below.

SECTION 101 DEFINITION AND TERMS

Section 101.10 Delete as written and substitute the BOARD following:

CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF MILTON,

GEORGIA

Section 101.14 Delete as written and substitute the COMMISSIONER following:

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF

MILTON

Section 101.16 Delete the second paragraph and substitute CONTRACT the following:

The Contract Documents shall be composed of the Advertisement for Bid; Notice to Contractors; Form of Bid Proposal; General Conditions; Special Provisions; Detail Specifications, as identified in Section 105.03;

Form of Contract; Form of Bond(s); Addenda;

the drawings, including all changes incorporated herein before their execution;

and also any Change Orders and Supplemental…