ITB PWUP 23_25 CDBG.pdf

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This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Norcross Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks for CDBG 2023 resurfacing and stormwater projects. The ITB solicits sealed competitive bids from qualified contractors for milling, resurfacing, and stormwater repairs and relining at two locations within the City of Norcross: Station Circle and Marshes Glenn Drive. The project scope includes repairing existing pavement, resurfacing adjacent driveways, adjusting water valves and manholes, and installing pavement striping and markings. The ITB also includes stormwater pipe point repairs, replacements, and relining at several locations. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on January 19, 2024, and a pre-bid meeting will be held on January 5, 2024. Award is expected around March 2024.

The ITB provides detailed specifications for the roadway and stormwater work, including milling depths, asphalt types and thicknesses, and manhole/valve adjustments. It also includes requirements for traffic control, material samples, and contractor qualifications. Payment terms include a 10% retainage with release at 50% project completion. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and negotiate with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

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City of Norcross Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks

INVITATION TO BID

CDBG 2023 – RESURFACING & STORMWATER PROJECTS

ITB PWUP 23-25

Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks

INVITATION TO BID

CDBG 2023 – RESURFACING & STORMWATER PROJECTS

ITB PWUP 23-25

OVERVIEW:

The City of Norcross is soliciting sealed competitive bids from qualified contractors for resurfacing projects and stormwater point repairs and relining for the locations listed below:

1) Station Circle (Milling and Resurfacing to begin at Mitchell Road and end at Rails Way) – 3,971 LF (10,590 SY)

2) Marshes Glenn Drive (Milling and Resurfacing to begin at Everglades Trail and end at Marshes Glenn Drive) – 5,040

LF (13,440 SY)

3) Stormwater point repair and relining on Station Circle (See Stormwater Exhibit 1)

4) Stormwater point repair and relining on Marshes Gleen Drive (See Stormwater Exhibit 2)

Streets scheduled for milling and resurfacing will consist of the furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment for the complete construction including but not limited to repairing the existing pavement base where needed, resurfacing of adjacent driveways to meet street pavement grades maintaining traffic control measures milling existing pavement, installing tack coat installing asphaltic concrete surface course applying high density mineral bond, adjustments of water valves & manholes, and the installation of pavement striping, and markings as directed.

performing cleanup and related work.

All work must be completed in accordance with industry specifications and standards.

The BID package should be clearly marked “ITB 23-25 – CDBG 2023” on its face and submitted by 11:00 a.m.

on January 19, 2023, to the address below. Please submit two printed copies and one electronic copy (USB) of your package to:

Christabel Ghansah Capital Projects Manager

ITB PWUP 23-25 – 2023 CDBG

City of Norcross – PWUP

345 Lively Avenue Norcross, GA 30071

Both printed and electronic copies must contain the same information.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at the address above on January 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Please submit questions/requests via e-mail only to the Capital Projects Manager at christabel.ghansah@norcrossga.net by 5:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024.

We appreciate your interest in the City of Norcross!

mailto:christabel.ghansah@norcrossga.net

BID CHECKLIST

The 10 Most Critical Things to Keep in Mind When Responding to a BID for the City of Norcross

1. Read the entire document. Note critical items such as: mandatory requirements;

supplies/services required; submittal dates; number of copies required for submittal;

funding amount and source; contract requirements (i.e., contract performance security, insurance requirements, performance and/or reporting requirements, etc.).

2. Note the City of Norcross’ staff member’s name, address, phone numbers and e‐mail address. This is the only person you are allowed to communicate with regarding the ITB and is an excellent source of information for any questions you may have.

3. Attend the Pre‐bid meeting if one is offered. These meetings provide an opportunity to ask clarifying questions, obtain a better understanding of the project, or to notify the City of any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or errors in the ITB.

4. Take advantage of the “question and answer” period. Submit your questions to the Capital Projects Manager by the due date listed in the Schedule of Events and view the answers given in the formal “addenda” issued for the ITB. All addenda issued for this ITB will be posted on the City’s website and will include all questions asked and answered concerning the ITB.

5. Follow the format required in the ITB when preparing your response. Provide point‐ by‐point responses to all sections in a clear and concise manner.

6. Provide complete answers/descriptions. Read and answer all questions and requirements. Do not assume the City or Evaluation Committee will know what your capabilities are or what items/services you can provide, even if you have previously contracted with the City. Evaluations are based solely on the information and materials provided in your response.

7. Use the forms provided, i.e., sample budget form, certification forms, etc.

8. Check the City website for ITB addenda. Before submitting your response, check the City website at https://www.norcrossga.net/bids.aspx to see whether any addenda were issued for the ITB.

9. Review and read the ITB document again to make sure that you have addressed all requirements.

10. Submit your response on time. Note all the dates and times listed and be sure to submit all required items on time. Late and incomplete responses are never accepted.

This checklist is provided for assistance only and should not be submitted with Company’s Response.

https://www.norcrossga.net/bids.aspx

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The City of Norcross is soliciting sealed competitive bids from qualified contractors for 2023 CDBG projects within the City of Norcross as illustrated in the attached map.

1.1 PROJECT SCOPE

The project will consist of milling and resurfacing to include repairing the existing pavement base where needed; resurfacing of adjacent driveways to meet St.

pavement grades; adjustments of water valves and manholes and the insulation of pavement striping, and markings as directed. This project also includes stormwater pipe repairs and replacements and relining at the locations shown on the stormwater exhibits attached.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

All bids should be in duplicate with the same information submitted electronically (USB). Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

The written bid documents are final and supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

No bid will be received or accepted after the above specified date and time.

Submissions received after the designated date and time will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the firm.

No bid may be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the BID opening and all bids shall remain firm during this period. Requests for withdrawals must be submitted in writing.

Award will be made to the most responsive and responsible lowest bidder.

Awards will not be automatically awarded to the lowest bidder. The City will review all bids for responsiveness and responsibility. Bidders must comply with specification guidelines, show evidence of experience and qualifications, and prove that they are qualified to carry out the scope of work.

The City of Norcross reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest. The City reserves the option to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder at its discretion.

1.3 REQUIREMENTS

Bids must include labor and all materials as specified; no substitutions for materials are allowed unless approved by the City of Norcross – PWUP Staff.

1.4 BID SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All questions must be answered. Information given must be clear and comprehensive. The written request should provide background information about the company, its employees, and its experience with related projects and related clients (especially government).

a. Name of Bidder

b. Permanent main office address, email address, pertinent contact numbers.

c. How long (years) has your firm been in the construction business under your present name; also, state names and dates of previous firm names, if any;

where organized?

d. General character of work performed by your company. Include a portfolio of

3-5 current or previous projects completed of the same/similar caliber in the last 5 years.

a. Include references

e. Attach a list of your employees with job titles, responsibilities, and years of experience as they relate the requirements of this bid document.

f. How long do you warrant a project?

g. Does your professional liability insurance coverage extend past the completion date and warrant of any project? If yes, for how long?

h. Contracts on hand (schedule – showing gross amount of each contract and the approximate anticipated dates of completion).

i. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you, if so, where, and why?

j. Have you ever defaulted on a Contract, if so, where, and why?

k. Have you ever failed to complete a project in the time allotment according to the Contract documents, if so, where, and why?

l. List the most important contracts recently executed by your company, stating approximate cost for each, and the month and year completed.

m. List your major equipment available for this contract.

n. List any subcontractors whom you would expect to use for the contract.

o. With what bank do you do business? Do you grant the City permission to contract this/these situations? Latest Financial Statements, certified audit, if available, prepared by an independent certified public accountant, may be requested by City.

a. If requested, such statements must be provided within five (5) business days, or the bid proposal will be rejected. Certified audited statement is preferred. Internal statements may be attached only if independent statements are not prepared.

1.5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

See Appendix A for the detailed Schedule of Events.

1.6 COMMUNICATIONS WITH STAFF

All questions about this ITB should include the company name and the referenced RFP section in the following format:

Company Name

1. Question Citation of relevant section of the RFP

2. Question Citation of relevant section of the RFP

2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS AND

SPECIAL PROVISIONS, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEIR BIDS.

2.1 QUALIFICATIONS

2.1.1 Bids will be considered only from experienced and well-equipped Vendor(s) engaged in work of this type and magnitude.

2.1.2 Bidders may be required to submit evidence setting forth qualifications which entitle their company for consideration as a responsible Vendor. A list of work of similar character successfully completed within the last five years may be required, which lists the location, size, and scope for use on this work. Before accepting any bid, the City may require evidence of the Vendor’s financial ability to successfully perform the work to be accomplished under the contract.

2.1.3 Proposers must provide their own materials and tools for this contract. Proof of samples and examples of current inventory will be provided to the City in the bid for the City staff to take into consideration.

2.2 GUARANTEE TO ACCOMPANY BID

2.2.1 If the cost proposal is greater than $30,000.00, then bids must be accompanied by a certified check or cashier’s check or acceptable performance bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount proposal per section, and failure to submit a performance bond will be cause for rejection.

2.3 AUTHORITY TO SIGN

2.3.1 Bidder must ensure that the legal proper name of their firm and/or corporation is printed OR typed as appropriate on all documents.

2.4 RIGHTS RESERVED

2.4.1 The City of Norcross reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or to re-advertise. It is understood that all bids are made subject to this agreement, and that City of Norcross reserves the right to decide which bids it deems the most qualified and lowest cost. In arriving at this decision, full consideration will be given to the experience and qualifications of the Bidder, cost, work of this type successfully completed and past performance with the City of Norcross.

2.4.2 Bidders are advised to examine the site(s) of the proposed work, as are necessary, to familiarize themselves with location conditions, which may affect the proposed work. Bidders are also advised to inform themselves fully regarding conditions under which the work will be performed. The City will not be responsible for the Bidder’s errors or misjudgment, nor for any information on location conditions or general laws and regulations.

2.4.3 Any unauthorized additions, conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Bid shall render it informal and may be cause for rejection.

2.5 AWARD OF CONTRACT

2.5.1 The contract will be awarded to the most qualified firm whose bid will cost the least and prove to be the most advantageous to the City, experience, technical considerations, cost, and other factors considered. The City is to make the determination.

2.5.1.1 The bid evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

o Bid price o Compliance with submission guidelines and specifications (including all required forms and documents) o Ability to perform scope of work o Start date o References

Please provide accurate information and inform your references that the City of Norcross will follow up to perform reference checks. It will affect your scores if we are not able to contact your references, or they do not respond in time.

The City of Norcross will not serve as a reference, in the event that your Company worked with the City of Norcross previously.

Alternatively, Bidders are welcome to provide three (3) reference letters where they provided the same or similar services. Reference letters must be on official letterhead and signed by the point of contact of the agency where the service was performed.

2.5.2 Prior to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder will be required to submit a schedule to the City, demonstrating the Bidder’s ability to commence and proceed in a timely manner. A Bidder’s failure to demonstrate the ability to proceed as required may result in contract cancellation.

2.5.3 Failure to demonstrate the ability for contract execution and progression will result in, at the City’s discretion, contract cancellation or re-advertising of any and/or all these contracts.

2.5.4 Prior to execution of a Contract, if the contract amount is greater than

$30,000.00, a Contract Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the Contract amount per section, must be provided by the successful Bidder by a surety company qualified to do business in the State of Georgia with an AM Best rating of B+ or higher and satisfactory to the City of Norcross. Bonds given shall meet the requirements as listed in this ITB.

2.5.5 Prior to execution of a Contract, a Utility Coordination Meeting may be between Vendor(s), utility agencies and City of Norcross Public Works, Utilities and Parks Department to ensure clarity and commitments concerning inter-related work schedules.

2.6 PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

2.6.1 Time is of the utmost importance of this project. The successful Bidder will be required to commence work within ten (10) calendar days from the receipt of the Notice to Proceed and must carry on with utmost diligence to complete the work according to specifications in the ITB.

2.7 PRICES AND INVOICING PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND RETAINAGE

2.7.1 Payment shall be provided based on the cost schedule provided in Vendor’s response. Vendor shall submit an invoice with NET 30-day payment terms for services performed for the City of Norcross under the terms of the executed contract. The invoice shall be directed to John Davis, Public Works Superintendent at 345 Lively Ave, Norcross, GA 30071. The invoice shall contain a complete itemization of services. The total amount due, invoice number, invoice date, the designated project number, if applicable, and the City of Norcross’ Purchase Order Number. After work has commenced, progress payments shall be made monthly, based on the value of work completed as provided in the contract documents.

2.7.2 The City shall retain a maximum of 10% of each progress payment; provided, however, when 50% of the contract value including change orders and other additions to the contract value provided for by the contract documents is due and the manner of completion of the contract work and its progress are reasonably satisfactory to the City, the City shall withhold no more retainage.

At the discretion of the City and with the approval of the Contractor, the retainage of each subcontractor may be released separately as the subcontractor completes their work.

2.8 LOCATION AND SITE(S)

2.8.1 The site(s) of the proposed work is as provided in Appendix B. All work is within City limits of the City of Norcross, Georgia.

2.8.2 The Vendor shall accept the site(s) in its present condition and carry out all work in accordance with the requirements of the specifications as indicated in the appendices or as directed by the Department of Public Works, Utilities and Parks.

2.8.3 The Vendor, before submitting a bid is required to visit the site(s) and acquaint themselves with the actual conditions and the location of any and/or all obstructions that may exist on the site(s).

2.9 COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

2.9.1 The work connected with this Contract shall be performed in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations and standards including any additions or revisions thereto, until the job is completed and accepted by the City of Norcross.

2.10 NON-COLLUSION

2.10.1 Vendor(s), by submitting a bid, certify that the accompanying bid is not the result of, or affected, by any unlawful act of collusion with any other person or company engaged in the same line of business or commerce, or any other fraudulent act punishable under Georgia or United States law.

2.11 MATERIALS

2.11.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, Vendor shall provide and assume full responsibility for all services, materials, equipment, labor, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the completion of the Work.

2.11.2 All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be of good quality, except as otherwise provided in the Contract. All special warranties and guarantees required by the Specifications shall expressly run to the benefit of the City.

2.12 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

2.12.1 The successful Vendor is required to do the following within ten (10) days of Notice:

2.12.1.1.1 Return to the Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks contract documents executed by the authorized representative attested by the corporate secretary treasurer.

2.12.1.1.2 Provide Insurance Certificates as specified in the ITB Checklist.

2.12.1.1.3 Provide bonding as required by the ITB documents.

2.12.2 Failure to execute the Contract, Contract Performance Bond, or furnish satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required within ten days after the date of Notice of Award of the Contract may be just cause for the annulment of the award and for the forfeiture of the Bid guaranty of City of Norcross, not as a penalty, but as liquidation of damages sustained. At the discretion of the City, the award may then be made to the next most qualified Vendor, or the work may be re-advertised. The Contract and Contract Bonds shall be executed in duplicate.

2.13 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES

2.13.1 The General Contractor shall be required to perform 100% of the actual resurfacing, paving work, and will not be allowed to sublet this item.

Subletting of the additional items: milling, structure, adjustment, cracks filing, etc. shall be in accordance with Section 108.01 of the Standard Specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation.

2.13.2 The Contractor shall be required to give 24 hours’ notice to City of Norcross or its Representatives before proceeding with paving on any road in writing, submitted via fax, email or hand delivery.

2.13.3 Prior to beginning the patching work (or paving work if there is no patching), the Contractor shall install the appropriate post-mounted road construction signs on each non-residential road they are resurfacing.

These signs will remain in place until approved for removal by the Department of Public Works, Utilities and Parks.

2.13.4 The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and remove all necessary traffic signs, barricades, lights, signals, cones and other traffic control devices, and all flagging and other means of traffic protection and guidance as required by Standard Specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation. Such work shall be considered incidental to the overall contract, and no additional compensation will be made.

2.14 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

(May not be applicable to this ITB)

2.14.1 Permits

No permits are anticipated for this project.

2.14.2 Construction Schedule

If applicable, the Contractor shall provide the Public Works Superintendent with a schedule indicating the order in which the streets will be resurfaced and an approximate schedule of when the work will be completed on each street. The schedule must be presented at least seven (7) days prior to work commencing in order to notify residents. Contractors are required to notify Homeowners and business merchants via flyers.

2.14.3 Work Hours

The daily hours are 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on weekends

2.14.4 Detour/Closures

All road closures and detours shall be approved by the Norcross Department of Public Works, Utilities and Parks.

2.14.5 Residential Refuse

The Contractor is required to contact Norcross Public Works, Utilities & Parks Department at 678-421-2069, to obtain sanitation schedules in an attempt to reduce inconveniences to the citizens of Norcross.

2.14.6 Project Briefing

All bidders are required to schedule an appointment with the Public Works Superintendent for the street resurfacing project and with the stormwater Superintendent for the Stormwater pipes repairs, replacement, and relining project to inspect each work site. Superintendents’ contact information will be provided to the awarded contractor.

2.14.7 Disposal of Refuse

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for disposing of materials and shall consider, before bidding, the compliance with the above stated ordinances and regulations. Disposal of debris must be done in a lawful manner, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and/or local laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, and/or regulations. All trash and debris shall be collected and removed from the site(s) on a daily basis. The Contractor will not be permitted to burn any of the materials on site or within the boundary limits of Norcross, Georgia.

APPENDIX A

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Event: Date:

Release of ITB Dec. 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

Pre-Bid Conference January 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

Deadline for Written Questions January 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Bids Due January 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

Evaluation On/About February 2024

Contract Award (On/about) On/About March 2024

APPENDIX B

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APPENDIX C

REFERENCES

References for _____________________________________________________________

Please provide a list of contact numbers, addresses and a contact person from three (3) jobs completed (or in progress) having a similar specification and scope of work.

City of Norcross requests a minimum of three (3) references where work of a similar size and scope has been completed.

1. Company Name: _______________________________________________________

Description of Project: __________________________________________________

Completion Date: ______________________________________________________

Contact Person: ________________________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________ Fax: ___________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________

2. Company Name: _______________________________________________________

Description of Project: __________________________________________________

Completion Date: ______________________________________________________

Contact Person: ________________________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________ Fax: ___________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________

3. Company Name: _______________________________________________________

Description of Project: __________________________________________________

Completion Date: ______________________________________________________

Contact Person: ________________________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________ Fax: ___________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________

APPENDIX D

STREET RESURFACING & STORMWATER REPAIRS AND RELINING

1) Station Circle (Milling and Resurfacing to begin at Mitchell Road and end at Rails Way)

a. Full width Milling, ensure milling 1.5” below existing gutter

b. Patching (19mm Superpave, 4” deep)

c. Overlay (9.5MM Superpave, 1.5” deep)

2) Marshes Glenn Drive (Begin at Everglades Trail and end at Marshes Glenn Drive) – 5,040

LF (13,440 SY)

a. Full width Milling, ensure milling 1.5” below existing gutter

b. Patching (19mm Superpave, 4” deep)

c. Overlay (9.5MM Superpave, 1.5” deep)

3) Stormwater point repair and relining on Station Circle

a. Pipe ID 1615

i. Point repairs at 2 locations, approximately 10 feet each, 1st point Repair at 329

ft. downstream and point repair at 11.5 ft. to 16.5 ft upstream

ii. Reline entire pipe length (approximately 354 feet)

b. Pipe ID 1616

i. Full pipe replacement of 53 feet CMP to 53 feet RCP

4) Stormwater point repair and relining on Marshes Glen Drive

a. Pipe ID 1549

i. Reline 35 feet of 30-inch CMP

b. Pipe ID 1550

i. Replace 40 feet 30-inch CMP and reset Headwall

ii. Reline 97 feet of 30-inch CMP

c. Pipe ID 1542

i. Reline 47 feet of 18-inch CMP

d. Pipe ID 1543

i. Reline 35 feet of 24-inch CMP

e. Pipe ID 1894

i. Reline 32 feet of 24-inch CMP

f. Pipe ID 1895

i. Reline 65 feet of 24-inch CMP

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Streets scheduled for milling and resurfacing will consist of the furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment for the complete construction including but not limited to repairing the existing pavement base where needed, resurfacing of adjacent driveways to meet street pavement grades maintaining traffic control measures milling existing pavement, installing tack coat installing asphaltic concrete surface course applying high density mineral bond, adjustments of water valves & manholes, and the installation of pavement striping, and markings as directed. performing cleanup and related work.

2. At locations where the asphalt is higher than the gutter, The milling depth will be greater than the inlay depth. The milled surface at those locations shall be 1.5” below the gutter and the completed asphalt surface shall be flush with the gutter.

3. The pavement to be placed after milling the existing wearing course is a one and one half (1-1/2) inch 9.5MM super-pave asphalt.

4. Patching shall include 8” GAB over compacted subgrade, 2” of 19MM superpave, and 1.5” of 12.5 MM superpave surface course.

5. 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.

6. AC-20 or AC-30 bituminous tack shall be used on these projects. All surfaces shall be cleaned completely and thoroughly dry before any tack is applied. Tack shall not be applied when the pavement is wet. Bituminous tack shall be applied between .04 and .06 gallons per square yard.

All materials and equipment used to perform the bituminous tack coat shall be considered incidental to the work and included in the bid price for other pay items.

7. Roll curb shall be per Gwinnett County Detail 607.

8. Contractor shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining all necessary traffic control measures. Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan to the City for approval prior to commencing any operations at a given location. Traffic control plan shall at minimum conform to the requirements set forth in the MU TCD.

9. Manhole Adjustment and Water Valve Box Adjustment

a. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to note and mark the location of each water valve box and manhole covers on the streets to be resurfaced, prior to the resurfacing work then locate and adjust each of these after resurfacing.

b. Structures shall be adjusted within 10 days after the road is resurfaced.

c. The existing pavement will be removed a minimum of 9” outside of the most exterior points of the structures.

d. Concrete collars are to be installed on all valves and manholes per Gwinnett County

Standard 502.

e. Structures will be adjusted to pavement grade using bricks, shims, or other non-organic material.

f. Concrete having a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28 days shall be placed around the adjusted structure, consolidated to fill the voids, and finished to pavement grade. Care should be taken to prevent concrete from falling into manholes, with any such material being removed by the Contractor as soon as possible.

g. Concrete shall be protected from traffic for a minimum of 3 days with steel plates, or other measures as approved by the Engineer or Department of Public Works, Utilities and Parks.

h. The unit prices bid for Manhole adjustment and Walter Valve Box Adjustment will be for all work performed, including excavation and disposal of existing material, adjustment of structure, traffic control, and protection of the concrete.

i. The Contractor will give the City at least 24 hours’ notice as to the locations to be adjusted to allow for inspection scheduling.

j. The City reserves the right to adjust any structures using in-house labor as deemed practicable.

k. In the event an existing casting or structure is found to be structurally deficient, it shall be reported to the Public Works, Utilities and Parks Department for evaluation.

APPENDIX E

BID QUANTITIES

Bid Quantities. Reference the following table for the project limits and asphalt quantities the City used in preparing the bid form.

Road Name Begin @ End @ Length

(ft) Width

(ft) Area

(SF)

Area

(SY)

Overlay 1.5" 9.5mm (Ton)

Patching * (Ton)

Station Circle

Mitchell Road Rails Way 3,791 22 83,392 9,266 760 399

Marshes Glenn Drive

Everglades Trail Marshes Glenn Drive

5,040 22 110,880 12,320 1010 1,061

*Once roadways are fully milled, the contractor must reach out to the Public Works Superintendent to better assess the condition of the base and subbase and estimate the amount of patching required for each roadway.

APPENDIX F

BID SCHEDULE

This form is mandatory, and must be included in your bid, addressed to:

PAY

ITEM

UNITS UNIT COST

1 SY $

2 TON $

3 TON $

4 EA $

5 EA $

6 LF $

7 LF $

8 LF $

9 EA $

10 EA $

11 SY $

12 TON $

13 TON $

14 EA $

15 LF $

16 LF $

17 LF $

18 LF $

19 LF $

20 LF $

21 LF $

22 EA $

23 EA $

24 LF $

25 EA $

26 LUMP $

27 LUMP $

OTHER CATEGORIES

24" CURB & GUTTER 20 $

18" PINE TREE REMOVAL 1 $

354 $

CONCRETE COLLARS ‐ WATER VALVES 5 $

PIPE ID 1616 PIPE REPLACMENT (18" CMP WITH 18" RCP) 53 $

THERMOPLASTIC SOLID TRAF STRIPE, 24 IN, WHITE (Stop bars) 5 $

BID SCHEDULE

FULL WIDTH MILLING (L = 3,791 FT. and W= 22 FT.) 9266 $

INLAY ASPHALT (1.5"‐ 9.5MM) 760 $

2023‐ CDBG Pavement resurfacing and Stormwater relining

DESCRIPTION QTY TOTAL COST

STATION CIRCLE

PATCHING (19MM Superpave, 4" Depth) 399

THERMOPLASTIC SOLID TRAF STRIPE, 8 IN, WHITE (Crosswalk @ Mitchell Road) $1

PIPE ID 1549 CIPP RELINE 30" 35 $

FULL WIDTH MILLING (L = 5,040 FT. and W= 22 FT.) 12,320 $

INLAY ASPHALT (1.5"‐ 9.5MM) 1,010 $

PATCHING (19MM Superpave, 4" Depth) 1,061 $

THERMOPLASTIC SOLID TRAF STRIPE, 24 IN, WHITE (Stop bars)

MARSHES GLENN DRIVE

CONCRETE COLLARS ‐ MANHOLES

PIPE ID 1615 POINT REPAIRS (18" CMP) 20 $

PIPE ID 1615 CIPP RELINE 18" CMP

21 $

6 $

CONCRETE COLLARS ‐ WATER VALVES 7 $

PIPE ID 1550 PIPE REPLACMENT (30" CMP WITH 30" CMP & RESET HEADWALL) 40 $

PIPE ID 1542 CIPP RELINE 18" 47 $

PIPE ID 1543 CIPP RELINE 24" 35 $

PIPE ID 1894 CIPP RELINE 24" 32 $

PIPE ID 1895 CIPP RELINE 24" 65 $

24 $

PIPE ID 1550 CIPP RELINE 30" 97 $

TOTAL

CONCRETE COLLARS ‐ MANHOLES

TOTAL WRITTEN AMOUNT

TRAFFIC CONTROL $

MOBILIZATION, OH&P $

APPENDIX G

PACKET CHECKLIST

PROJECT: ________________________________________________________

DATE: ___________________________________________________________

Please use this checklist to ensure you have properly completed all forms and requirements.

You must complete and attach this checklist to your proposal packet. Failure to do so may you render ineligible for consideration.

_______ Packet Checklist (attached to proposal package)

_______ Two Hard Copies & One Electronic Copy of Proposal Package (including completed appendices and all required forms)

_______ Bid Bond or Certified Check if cost proposal over $30,000

_______ Certificate of Liability Insurance

_______ E-Verify Contractor & SAVE Affidavits

_______ Mail or deliver to:

PWUP Department Attn: Christabel Ghansah, Capital Projects Manager City of Norcross https://www.norcrossga.net/865/E-Verify-SAVE

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The City of Norcross is soliciting sealed competitive bids from qualified contractors for 2023 CDBG projects within the City of Norcross as illustrated in the attached map.
1.4 BID SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All questions must be answered. Information given must be clear and comprehensive. The written request should provide background information about the company, its employees, and its experience with related projects and related clients (especially gov...
a. Name of Bidder
b. Permanent main office address, email address, pertinent contact numbers.
c. How long (years) has your firm been in the construction business under your present name; also, state names and dates of previous firm names, if any; where organized?
e. Attach a list of your employees with job titles, responsibilities, and years of experience as they relate the requirements of this bid document.
f. How long do you warrant a project?
g. Does your professional liability insurance coverage extend past the completion date and warrant of any project? If yes, for how long?
h. Contracts on hand (schedule – showing gross amount of each contract and the approximate anticipated dates of completion).
i. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you, if so, where, and why?
j. Have you ever defaulted on a Contract, if so, where, and why?
k. Have you ever failed to complete a project in the time allotment according to the Contract documents, if so, where, and why?
l. List the most important contracts recently executed by your company, stating approximate cost for each, and the month and year completed.
m. List your major equipment available for this contract.
n. List any subcontractors whom you would expect to use for the contract.
o. With what bank do you do business? Do you grant the City permission to contract this/these situations? Latest Financial Statements, certified audit, if available, prepared by an independent certified public accountant, may be requested by City.
a. If requested, such statements must be provided within five (5) business days, or the bid proposal will be rejected. Certified audited statement is preferred. Internal statements may be attached only if independent statements are not prepared.
1.6 COMMUNICATIONS WITH STAFF
All questions about this ITB should include the company name and the referenced RFP section in the following format:
2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEIR BIDS.
2.1 QUALIFICATIONS
2.1.1 Bids will be considered only from experienced and well-equipped Vendor(s) engaged in work of this type and magnitude.
2.1.2 Bidders may be required to submit evidence setting forth qualifications which entitle their company for consideration as a responsible Vendor. A list of work of similar character successfully completed within the last five years may be required,...
2.1.3 Proposers must provide their own materials and tools for this contract. Proof of samples and examples of current inventory will be provided to the City in the bid for the City staff to take into consideration.
2.2 GUARANTEE TO ACCOMPANY BID
2.2.1 If the cost proposal is greater than $30,000.00, then bids must be accompanied by a certified check or cashier’s check or acceptable performance bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount proposal per section, and failure to...
2.3 AUTHORITY TO SIGN
2.3.1 Bidder must ensure that the legal proper name of their firm and/or corporation is printed OR typed as appropriate on all documents.
2.4 RIGHTS RESERVED
2.4.1 The City of Norcross reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or to re-advertise. It is understood that all bids are made subject to this agreement, and that City of Norcross reserves the right to decide which bids it...
2.4.2 Bidders are advised to examine the site(s) of the proposed work, as are necessary, to familiarize themselves with location conditions, which may affect the proposed work. Bidders are also advised to inform themselves fully regarding conditions u...
2.4.3 Any unauthorized additions, conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Bid shall render it informal and may be cause for rejection.
2.5 AWARD OF CONTRACT
2.5.1 The contract will be awarded to the most qualified firm whose bid will cost the least and prove to be the most advantageous to the City, experience, technical considerations, cost, and other factors considered. The City is to make the determinat...
2.5.1.1 The bid evaluation will be based on the following criteria:
o Bid price
o Compliance with submission guidelines and specifications (including all required forms and documents)
o Ability to perform scope of work
o Start date
o References
Please provide accurate information and inform your references that the City of Norcross will follow up to perform reference checks. It will affect your scores if we are not able to contact your references, or they do not respond in time.
The City of Norcross will not serve as a reference, in the event that your Company worked with the City of Norcross previously.
2.5.2 Prior to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder will be required to submit a schedule to the City, demonstrating the Bidder’s ability to commence and proceed in a timely manner. A Bidder’s failure to demonstrate the ability to proceed as r...
2.5.3 Failure to demonstrate the ability for contract execution and progression will result in, at the City’s discretion, contract cancellation or re-advertising of any and/or all these contracts.
2.5.4 Prior to execution of a Contract, if the contract amount is greater than $30,000.00, a Contract Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the Contract amount per section, must be provided by the successful Bidder by a surety com...
2.5.5 Prior to execution of a Contract, a Utility Coordination Meeting may be between Vendor(s), utility agencies and City of Norcross Public Works, Utilities and Parks Department to ensure clarity and commitments concerning inter-related work schedul...
2.6 PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
2.6.1 Time is of the utmost importance of this project. The successful Bidder will be required to commence work within ten (10) calendar days from the receipt of the Notice to Proceed and must carry on with utmost diligence to complete the work accord...
2.7 PRICES AND INVOICING PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND RETAINAGE
2.7.1 Payment shall be provided based on the cost schedule provided in Vendor’s response. Vendor shall submit an invoice with NET 30-day payment terms for services performed for the City of Norcross under the terms of the executed contract. The invoic...
2.7.2 The City shall retain a maximum of 10% of each progress payment; provided, however, when 50% of the contract value including change orders and other additions to the contract value provided for by the contract documents is due and the manner of ...
2.8 LOCATION AND SITE(S)
2.8.1 The site(s) of the proposed work is as provided in Appendix B. All work is within City limits of the City of Norcross, Georgia.
2.8.2 The Vendor shall accept the site(s) in its present condition and carry out all work in accordance with the requirements of the specifications as indicated in the appendices or as directed by the Department of Public Works, Utilities and Parks.
2.8.3 The Vendor, before submitting a bid is required to visit the site(s) and acquaint themselves with the actual conditions and the location of any and/or all obstructions that may exist on the site(s).
2.9 COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
2.9.1 The work connected with this Contract shall be performed in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations and standards including any additions or revisions thereto, until the job is completed and accepted by the City of Norcross.
2.10 NON-COLLUSION
2.10.1 Vendor(s), by submitting a bid, certify that the accompanying bid is not the result of, or affected, by any unlawful act of collusion with any other person or company engaged in the same line of business or commerce, or any other fraudulent act...
2.11 MATERIALS
2.11.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, Vendor shall provide and assume full responsibility for all services, materials, equipment, labor, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the completion of the Work.
2.11.2 All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be of good quality, except as otherwise provided in the Contract. All special warranties and guarantees required by the Specifications shall expressly run to the benefit of the City.
2.12 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
2.12.1 The successful Vendor is required to do the following within ten (10) days of Notice:
2.12.1.1.1 Return to the Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks contract documents executed by the authorized representative attested by the corporate secretary treasurer.
2.12.1.1.2 Provide Insurance Certificates as specified in the ITB Checklist.
2.12.1.1.3 Provide bonding as required by the ITB documents.
2.12.2 Failure to execute the Contract, Contract Performance Bond, or furnish satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required within ten days after the date of Notice of Award of the Contract may be just cause for the annulment of the award a...
2.13.1 The General Contractor shall be required to perform 100% of the actual resurfacing, paving work, and will not be allowed to sublet this item. Subletting of the additional items: milling, structure, adjustment, cracks filing, etc. shall be in ac...
2.13.2 The Contractor shall be required to give 24 hours’ notice to City of Norcross or its Representatives before proceeding with paving on any road in writing, submitted via fax, email or hand delivery.
2.13.3 Prior to beginning the patching work (or paving work if there is no patching), the Contractor shall install the appropriate post-mounted road construction signs on each non-residential road they are resurfacing. These signs will remain in place...
2.13.4 The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and remove all necessary traffic signs, barricades, lights, signals, cones and other traffic control devices, and all flagging and other means of traffic protection and guidance as required by St...
2.14 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
(May not be applicable to this ITB)
2.14.1 Permits
No permits are anticipated for this project.
2.14.2 Construction Schedule
If applicable, the Contractor shall provide the Public Works Superintendent with a schedule indicating the order in which the streets will be resurfaced and an approximate schedule of when the work will be completed on each street. The schedule must b...
2.14.3 Work Hours
The daily hours are 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on weekends
2.14.4 Detour/Closures
All road closures and detours shall be approved by the Norcross Department of Public Works, Utilities and Parks.
2.14.5 Residential Refuse
The Contractor is required to contact Norcross Public Works, Utilities & Parks Department at 678-421-2069, to obtain sanitation schedules in an attempt to reduce inconveniences to the citizens of Norcross.
2.14.6 Project Briefing
All bidders are required to schedule an appointment with the Public Works Superintendent for the street resurfacing project and with the stormwater Superintendent for the Stormwater pipes repairs, replacement, and relining project to inspect each work...
2.14.7 Disposal of Refuse
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for disposing of materials and shall consider, before bidding, the compliance with the above stated ordinances and regulations. Disposal of debris must be done in a lawful manner, in accordance with all appli...
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
ITB PWUP 23-25
APPENDIX D
3. The pavement to be placed after milling the existing wearing course is a one and one half (1-1/2) inch 9.5MM super-pave asphalt.
4. Patching shall include 8” GAB over compacted subgrade, 2” of 19MM superpave, and 1.5” of 12.5 MM superpave surface course.
5. 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.
6. AC-20 or AC-30 bituminous tack shall be used on these projects. All surfaces shall be cleaned completely and thoroughly dry before any tack is applied. Tack shall not be applied when the pavement is wet. Bituminous tack shall be applied between .04...
7. Roll curb shall be per Gwinnett County Detail 607.
8. Contractor shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining all necessary traffic control measures. Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan to the City for approval prior to commencing any operations at a given location. Traffic control...
9. Manhole Adjustment and Water Valve Box Adjustment
a. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to note and mark the location of each water valve box and manhole covers on the streets to be resurfaced, prior to the resurfacing work then locate and adjust each of these after resurfacing.
b. Structures shall be adjusted within 10 days after the road is resurfaced.
c. The existing pavement will be removed a minimum of 9” outside of the most exterior points of the structures.
d. Concrete collars are to be installed on all valves and manholes per Gwinnett County Standard 502.
e. Structures will be adjusted to pavement grade using bricks, shims, or other non-organic material.
f. Concrete having a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28 days shall be placed around the adjusted structure, consolidated to fill the voids, and finished to pavement grade. Care should be taken to prevent concrete from falling into manholes...
g. Concrete shall be protected from traffic for a minimum of 3 days with steel plates, or other measures as approved by the Engineer or Department of Public Works, Utilities and Parks.
h. The unit prices bid for Manhole adjustment and Walter Valve Box Adjustment will be for all work performed, including excavation and disposal of existing material, adjustment of structure, traffic control, and protection of the concrete.
i. The Contractor will give the City at least 24 hours’ notice as to the locations to be adjusted to allow for inspection scheduling.
j. The City reserves the right to adjust any structures using in-house labor as deemed practicable.
k. In the event an existing casting or structure is found to be structurally deficient, it shall be reported to the Public Works, Utilities and Parks Department for evaluation.
APPENDIX E
APPENDIX F
This form is mandatory, and must be included in your bid, addressed to:
City of Norcross 345 Lively Avenue Norcross, GA 30071
APPENDIX G
ITB PWUP 23-25

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