ITB 26_PW10 MCPP Improvements (JDclean)_merge.pdf

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Bid Number:

ITB 26-PW10

Project Name Milton City Park & Preserve Improvements

Due Date and Time:

September 24, 2026, 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: 243

ISSUING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Issue Date:

August 27, 2026

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 26-PW10 Name of Company or Firm

Special Instructions:

Deadline for Written Questions September 11, 2026 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 5

Schedule of Events 6

Bidding Instructions (What must be submitted) 7

Insurance/Bond Requirements 9

Bid Form and Addenda Acknowledgement 13

Bid Bond (3 pages) 15

Qualifications Signature and Certification 18

Corporate Certificate 18

List of Subcontractors 19

Contractor Affidavit and Agreement (eVerify) 20

Disclosure Form 21

Project Specifications 22

Bid Submittal Form (4 pages) 34

General Conditions 38

Special Provisions 44

EPD Air Quality Rules

Appendix A with Federal Requirements

Sample Contract Agreement

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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: Linear Feet

LM: Linear 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

NEC: 2017 National Electric Code (NEC)

MUTCD: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

ANSI / AF&PA NATIONAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION, CURRENT

EDITION

ASCE/SEI: 7-16 "MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS FOR BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES"

PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

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IBC: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION WITH 2014, 2015, 2017, & 2018

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS -AASHTO / AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY

AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS or CURRENT EDITION

FOB: Free on Board

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Invitation to Bid ITB 26-PW10

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. Federal grant requirements referenced herein.

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 September 24, 2026.

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 September 11, 2026, 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 September 16, 2026. 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 26-PW10) and bid name (Milton City Park & Preserve Improvements) 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. All work must be completed by May 23, 2027. 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 August 27, 2026

Deadline for Receipt of Written Questions 5:00 PM on September 11, 2026

Posting of Written Answers by City to Websites on or about September 16, 2026

ITB DUE No Later than 2:00 P.M. on September 24, 2026

Tentative Contract Award (on/about) October 19, 2026

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) 13 - 14 3 Bid Bond (3 pages) 15 - 17 4 Qualifications Signature and Certification 18 5 List of Subcontractors 19 6 Contractor Affidavit and Agreement (eVerify) 20 7 Disclosure Form 21 8 Bid Submittal Form (4 pages) 34 - 37

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

The purpose of this solicitation is to enter a unit price “purchasing contract” with one firm to be the primary supplier of Milton City Park & Preserve Improvements, ITB 26-PW10.

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.

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.

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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.

STANDARD CONTRACT

By submitting a bid, the Contractor agrees to acceptance of the City’s standard contract with federal requirements (attached). Much of the language included in the standard contract reflects requirements of state or federal law. The City will require that the contractor comply with applicable provisions of its grant-funding agreements, the forms of which will be attached to the contract. Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates are applicable and bid packages must include the current Davis Bacon general wage determination for the area where construction will occur.

Requests for exceptions to the standard contract terms, or any added provisions must be submitted to the procurement office referenced above by the date for receipt of written/e-mailed questions or with the Offeror’s ITB response and must be accompanied by an explanation of why the exception is being taken and what specific effect it will have on the Offeror’s ability to respond to the ITB or perform the contract. The City reserves the right to address non-material, minor, insubstantial requests for exceptions with the winning bidder during contract negotiation. Any material, substantive, important exceptions requested and granted to the standard terms and conditions and standard contract language will be addressed in any formal written addendum issued for this ITB and will apply to all contractors submitting bids.

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.

All bidders will receive consideration without regard to age, handicap, religion, creed or belief, political affiliation, race, color, sex or national origin. The City hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation.

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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. 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 death, injury to or destruction of property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, vandalism, property loss and theft.

(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.

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(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.

(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

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(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.

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.

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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.

Federal Requirements:

Appendix A to this ITB contains important federal notices and certifications that pertain to this project.

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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 26-PW10 Milton City Park & Preserve Improvements

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).

Unless otherwise directed, all work performed shall be in accordance with the;

- Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Construction of Transportation Systems (current edition).

- ANSI / AF&PA NATIONAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION, 2012 EDITION.

- ASCE/SEI 7-16 "MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS FOR BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES" PUBLISHED

BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS.

- INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION WITH 2014, 2015, 2017, & 2018 GEORGIA

STATE AMENDMENTS -AASHTO / AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND

TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS or CURRENT EDITION.

- Federal grant requirements referenced herein.

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.

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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.

If weather affects the required completion schedule, the City and selected Bidder will negotiate a new completion date.

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:

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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.

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.

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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.

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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CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

STATE OF GEORGIA

CITY OF MILTON

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

Milton City Park & Preserve Improvements 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

BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

To bid on this contract, the Contractor must be listed on the current Georgia Department of Transportation Pre-Qualified Contractors list. No exceptions.

Additionally, the Contractor must have completed similar project(s) within the past three (3) years. Bidders shall submit with the bid a qualification sheet listing project(s) that meet the experience requirement along with references. List should include project date, location, description, and contact’s email information.

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BACKGROUND AND STATEMENT OF INTENT

The City of Milton Public Works Department, (City), requests that interested parties submit formal sealed bids for the Providence Park Improvements.

The City of Milton has been awarded a Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants from the State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the demolition of old, and installation of new, tennis courts and new viewing deck, fencing, and lighting; expansion of parking lot; and construction of playground.

The selected bidder will be required to comply with all federal grant requirements.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

All work associated with this contract shall meet the Georgia DOT standard specifications for construction materials, methods and procedure not specifically listed in this solicitation.

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

Milton City Park & Preserve Improvements:

https://www.miltonga.gov/home/showdocument?id=10353&t=639228367034549659

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

a. Construction Drawings.

b. Special Provision 163 – Miscellaneous Erosion Control Items.

c. Special Provision 165 - Maintenance of Temporary Erosion and

Sedimentation Control Devices.

d. Special Provision 171 – Silt Fence.

e. Special Provision 630 – Modular Block Retaining Wall System

f. Special Provision 700 – Grassing

g. Section 01 14 16 – Election Day Facility Access

h. Section 26 05 00 – Common Work Results for Electrical

i. Section 32 18 23.2 – Acrylic Color Finish Systems for Tennis Courts

j. Section 32 18 23.10 – Tennis Court Base/Pavement Requirements

k. Section 32 18 23.2.B – Dimensions and Related Measurements

l. Section 32 18 23.23 – Cushioned Acrylic Tennis Court Surfacing https://www.miltonga.gov/home/showdocument?id=10353&t=639228367034549659

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The above are special provisions prepared specifically for this contract and may be in conflict with parts of the standard specifications. If conflicts are evident the special provisions shall take precedence over the standard specifications.

SCOPE OF WORK

The City of Milton Public Works Department requests that interested parties to electronically submit formal bids for Milton City Park & Preserve Improvements. The scope of this project generally consists of the demolition and construction of tennis courts, asphalt parking lot, playground installation, wall construction, grading, drainage, landscaping, and lighting.

Limits of disturbance shall be marked prior to clearing beginning. The Contractor will mark all trees to be removed with city personnel prior to any clearing starting.

This project shall follow Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications. The most current GDOT Specifications and shelf Special Provisions apply to all work performed under this contract.

In the case of discrepancy between the unit price and the total price on the completed Bid Schedule, the unit price will prevail, and the total price will be corrected.

The Contractor will provide the City final as-builts in DWG format for this project.

To bid on the contract, the contractor must be listed on the current Georgia Department of Transportation Pre- Qualified Contractors list. No exceptions.

PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

The project must be completed by no later than May 23, 2027. Construction shall begin no later than ten (10) calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor will mobilize with sufficient forces such that all construction identified as part of this contract shall be substantially completed within the calendar days indicated on the Bid Schedule. Inclement weather days will not count against the available calendar days.

Normal workday for this project shall be 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and the normal work week 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 City recognized holidays.

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Additional workday restrictions shall apply for election days. Refer to Special Provision Section 01 14 16 Election Day Facility Access for Special Conditions for Maintaining Voter Access during Construction.

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. Except to the extent limited by law, 5% retainage will be held from the total amount due the Contractor until Final Acceptance of work is issued by the City.

The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to perform the work without delay unto completion.

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.

QC/QA TESTING OF MATERIALS

The Contractor will be responsible for all quality control testing (sampling, testing, and inspections) of materials incorporated into the project. All materials and workmanship shall meet appropriate GDOT specifications. Materials quality control testing types will meet GDOT specifications at a frequency equal to or exceeding that set by those specifications.

Contractor shall secure the services of a GDOT qualified geotechnical testing firm to perform all required tests. Test results shall be provided to the City promptly as the work progresses. Tests shall meet GDOT Specs for type, method, and frequency. This work shall be considered incidental to the rest of the work, and no separate payment will be made.

Contractor will be responsible for replacing any work performed with material from rejected sample lot at no cost to the City.

UTILITIES

Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating any utility relocation necessary to the completion of the work. Contractor shall call in locates with GA811.

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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, etc. along and adjacent to the 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 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 she/he shall make good such damage or injury in an acceptable manner. The Contractor shall correct all disturbed areas before retainage will be released.

The type of grass/sod to be used for permanent stabilization in this project will be required to match any kind of grass/sod which may be planted and growing on the adjacent lawn. I.E. Bermuda sod for Bermuda sod. No separate payment will be made for any cost incurred to comply with this requirement.

DEVIATION OF QUANTITIES

The quantities given are estimates only and will vary from those indicated.

Payment will be made based on actual quantities of work completed and accepted. The City reserves the right to add or delete quantities at any time.

Contractor will notify the City in writing if additional items are identified or quantities of contract items will exceed plan. At no time will Contractor proceed with work outside the prescribed scope of services for which additional payment will be requested without the written authorization of the City.

BITUMINOUS TACK COAT

This work shall consist of the placement of bituminous tack on all areas. NTSS-1HM trackless tack or equivalent shall be used. All surfaces shall be cleaned completely and thoroughly before any tack is applied. Tack shall not be applied when the pavement is wet. Bituminous tack coat shall be applied between .05 to

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0.1 gallons per square yard. The cost of the bituminous tack shall be included in the asphalt price.

PAVEMENT MIX DESIGN

The plant mix materials from which the asphaltic pavement is manufactured and the plant at which it is manufactured shall meet the requirements of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Standard specifications, Articles 820; 802; 883; 831; 828; and 882. Plant mix shall have 5% AC at the minimum and RAP shall not exceed 20% of the mix.

Load tickets that meet Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications must accompany all delivered materials. The Contractor must supply copies of all asphalt tickets to the City on a daily basis.

The most current version of the GDOT Specifications and Special Provisions apply, including but not limited to sections 400 (including off-system Special Provision).

Please refer to the GDOT website for the most current versions of the Specifications and Special Provisions.

CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND ADA RAMPS

This work shall consist of the installation of new sidewalk and ADA compliant ramps. The Contractor will install the new sidewalk in accordance with GDOT Standard Specifications Sections, Article 441. Ramps will be constructed in accordance with GDOT detail A3 that replaces GA Standard 9031W and must meet Federal ADA standards with regard to slope and grade and shall be constructed using 3000 psi concrete (class A). The Contractor shall inspect the locations specified in the bid to determine the extent of work necessary to construct or upgrade each ramp. The Contractor is to select the ramp type to be used based on the site conditions and configuration of existing sidewalk present unless specifically indicated. In some circumstances the Contractor can install detectable warning panels if existing ramps are constructed to at the proper grade and slope.

Expansion joints shall be placed at an interval of 40 feet on center throughout the sidewalk length and at all interfaces with existing sidewalk or structures.

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The surface of the sidewalk and subgrade shall not exceed a cross slope of 2%.

This slope shall be directed to the street unless otherwise directed by the City.

The forms shall be made of steel or wood to ensure the accurate maintenance of lines and grades. Flexible strips may be used where necessary on curves. After forms are completely set in place the Contractor shall have the forms inspected by the City prior to pouring concrete.

All new concrete sidewalks shall be a minimum of 4 inches thick and shall meet the GDOT specifications for Portland Cement Concrete.

The subgrade shall be thoroughly moistened, and the concrete shall be deposited to the proper depth. The concrete along the edges of the forms shall be well spaded against the forms and the concrete shall be struck off until all voids are removed, and the surface has the required grade and cross section.

The surface shall be struck off with a straight edge, floated and troweled just enough to produce a smooth dense surface, free from irregularities. Brushing crosswise with a fine hare brush or broom is required to produce a non-slip surface.

All joints and edges shall be rounded to a radius of one-quarter (1/4) inch with an approved finishing tool. The City reserves the right to reject any sidewalk segments not finished in accordance with these standards or finished in a professional and workmanlike manner. All sidewalk sections that are rejected by the City shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor at no additional charge. The Contractor is responsible for protecting the sidewalk from the elements, travel, and vandalism.

After the concrete has set sufficiently, but not more than three (3) days, the forms shall be removed, and the spaces shall be backfilled with topsoil. The area between the sidewalk and the curb shall be graded to slope toward the curb and allow drainage to flow toward the curb after sod installation.

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor shall, at all times, conduct his work 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.

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Traffic whose origin and destination is 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 provide access to emergency vehicles and/or emergency personnel through or around the construction area. Any pavement damaged by such an occurrence will be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the City.

The Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain all necessary and required barricades, signs and other traffic control devices in accordance with the latest MUTCD and GDOT specifications, and take all necessary precautions for the protection of the workers and safety of the public.

All existing signs, markers and other traffic control devices removed or damaged during construction operations will be reinstalled or replaced by the end of the workday 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. The Contractor shall provide four (4) variable message boards to be placed at the direction of the City.

All personnel and equipment required for maintaining temporary traffic control, public convenience and safety will not be paid for separately and shall be incidental to other pay items.

THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND RAISED PAVEMENT MARKINGS

This work shall consist of placement of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings. These final pavement markings shall match the original pavement markings, including center lines, lane lines, turn arrows, crosswalks, stop bars, etc. unless specifically directed otherwise by the City. Pavement marking materials shall meet GDOT standard specifications and be on the qualified products list.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the entire site and the construction of the same and provide all the necessary protections as required by laws or ordinances governing such conditions and as required by the Owner or Designer. He/she shall be responsible for any damage to the Owner's property or that of others on the job, by himself/herself, his/her personnel or his/her subcontractors, and shall make good such damages. He/she shall be responsible for and pay for any claims against the Owner arising from such damages. The contractor will not allow any access to the fields during the construction project. The gates will be locked by the Parks department and the park will be closed to the public.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety measures for the protection of all persons on the work. Contractor shall clearly mark or post signs warning of hazards existing and shall barricade excavations and similar hazards. He/she shall protect against damage or injury resulting from falling materials and he/she shall maintain all protective devices and signs throughout the progress of the work.

CODES, PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall obtain the required permits, if required, give all notices, and comply with all laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the work under this contract. If the Contractor observes that the drawings and specifications are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the City in writing.