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PROJECT MANUAL

LIBERTY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS

FOR

CITY OF GROVETOWN

BID # 3048.2302

Sealed Bids are due December 6, 2023 no later than 2:00 PM. All questions are due November 28, 2023 no later than 3:00 PM. All questions must be submitted to JLA in writing. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at Liberty Park Community Center, 1040 Newmantown Road, Grovetown, Georgia on November 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM.

OWNER

CITY OF GROVETOWN

103 OLD WRIGHTSBORO ROAD

GROVETOWN, GEORGIA 30813

PROJECT ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER

JOHNSON, LASCHOBER AND ASSOCIATES, P. C.

1296 BROAD STREET

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901

PROJECT INTERIOR DESIGNER

JOHNSON, LASCHOBER AND ASSOCIATES, P. C.

1296 BROAD STREET

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901

CONTACT INFORMATION:

RETT HARBESON

PROJECT MANAGER

JOHNSON, LASCHOBER AND ASSOCIATES, PC

1296 BROAD STREET

AUGUSTA, GA 30901

706-724-5756 rharbeson@theJLAgroup.com

OCTOBER, 2023

LIBERTY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS 10/2023

CITY OF GROVETOWN, GEORGIA 3048.2302

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Liberty Park Community Center Improvements Grovetown, Georgia

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGES

SECTION A Advertisement A-1 SECTION TOCD Table Of Contents Drawings TOC-1 SECTION IB Instructions To Bidder’s IB-1 to IB-7 SECTION BF Bid Form BF-1 to BF-7 SECTION WCD Work Change Directive WCD-1 SECTION CO Change Order CO-1 to CO-2 SECTION GC Project General Conditions GC-1 to GC-67 SECTION SGC Supplementary General Conditions SGC-1 to SGC-9 SECTION AGC Amendment to Project General Conditions and AGC-1 Supplemental Conditions SECTION SA Standard Form of Agreement SA-1 to SA-8 SECTION NA Notice of Award NA-1 SECTION NP Notice to Proceed NP-1 to NP-2 SECTION SC Certificate of Substantial Completion CSC-1 TO CSC-3 SECTION AP Application for Payment AP-1 to AP-4

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 Summary 4 012100 Allowances 3 012500 Substitution Procedures 3 012600 Contract Modification Procedures 3 012900 Payment Procedures 5 013100 Project Management And Coordination 9 013200 Construction Progress 10 013300 Submittal Procedures 12 014000 Quality Requirements 10 014200 References 8 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 10 016000 Product Requirements 5 017300 Execution 11 017329 Cutting and Patching 2 017500 Project Warranties 1 017700 Closeout Procedures 7 017823 Operation And Maintenance Data 8

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ADVERTISEMENT

BID NUMBER: 3048.2302

BID ITEM: Liberty Park Community Center Improvements

Specifications/Contract Documents may be obtained from and inquiries directed to JOHNSON, LASCHOBER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C., 1296 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 30901, 706-724-

Sealed Bids will be received by the:

City of Grovetown, Georgia Grovetown City Hall

Attn: Bradley Smith, CPA 103 Old Wrightsboro Road

Grovetown, GA 30813 Phone 706-396-1590

Bids will be accepted until December 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:30 p.m. at Grovetown City Hall. Bid number and item should be noted on the outside of your envelope.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on November 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Park Community Center located at 1040 Newmantown Road.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained during regular business hours at the office of

JOHNSON, LASCHOBER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C., 1296 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 30901.

For all non-planholders, a refundable deposit for the bidding instruments will be required in the amount of $200.00 per set. Bidder must be a verified plan holder and must have purchased bidding documents in order to submit a bid. Plan deposit will be refunded to plan holder upon return of complete bidding documents and if the bidding documents are in good condition.

Checks should be made payable to JOHNSON, LASCHOBER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C..

All bids shall be accompanied by a copy of the State of Georgia General Contractor’s license, a Bid Bond or Bid Security (Cashier’s Check is acceptable in lieu of bond) drawn in favor of City of Grovetown, Georgia in the amount of at least FIVE percent (5%) of the lump sum bid for the complete work; such Bid Bond representing that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract and furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond as provided by law and approved by the Attorney for City of Grovetown, Georgia. Each bond shall be equal to ONE

HUNDRED percent (100%) of the contract amount. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to City of Grovetown, Georgia as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract. Letters of credit will not be accepted. A Surety authorized to do business in the State of Georgia and showing a minimum “A+” rating, as set forth by Best Insurance Rating Service, must issue all bonds.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Any objections to the Specifications/Contract Documents as set forth should be filed in writing prior to bid openings.

Deadline for questions will be November 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. All questions must be written and sent via fax or email to the attention of Rett Harbeson at 706-724-5756 or rharbeson@theJLAgroup.com.

No faxed or emailed bids will be accepted.

**CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ISSUANCE OF

ADDENDUMS OR CONTRACT ADDITIONS/DELETIONS PRIOR TO BID

OPENING**

TABLE OF CONTENTS - DRAWINGS 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS – DRAWINGS

G-001 Project Cover Sheet Architectural AD001 Demolition Plan A-101 Proposed Floor Plan A-201 Reflected Ceiling Plan A-301 Roof Plan A-401 Exterior Elevations A-801 Door Schedule Types & Details A-901 Interior Finish Schedule, Plan, Specifications & Notes A-902 Enlarged Plans, 3D Views, Interior Elevations A-903 Enlarged Plans, Interior Elevations, Casework Details A-904 Enlarged Plan, Interior Elevations, Casework Details A-905 Enlarged Toilet Room Plans, Elevations, & Accessories Plumbing P-101 Plumbing Plan and Schedule Mechanical M-101 HVAC Plan, Schedule, And General Notes Electrical E-101 Electrical Plan E-201 Power Plan

C-200 Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contracts

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SECTION 200 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS for Construction Contracts

ARTICLE 1 - DEFINED TERMS

ARTICLE 2 - COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

ARTICLE 3 - QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

ARTICLE 4 - EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS, OTHER RELATED DATA, AND SITE

ARTICLE 5 - PRE-BID CONFERENCE

ARTICLE 6 - SITE AND OTHER AREAS

ARTICLE 7 - INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

ARTICLE 8 - BID SECURITY

ARTICLE 9 - CONTRACT TIMES

ARTICLE 10 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

ARTICLE 11 - SUBSTITUTE AND “OR-EQUAL” ITEMS

ARTICLE 12 - SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS

ARTICLE 13 - PREPARATION OF BID

ARTICLE 14 - BASIS OF BID; COMPARISON OF BIDS

ARTICLE 15 - SUBMITTAL OF BID

ARTICLE 16 - MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID

ARTICLE 17 - OPENING OF BIDS

ARTICLE 18 - BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

ARTICLE 19 – EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

ARTICLE 20 - CONTRACT SECURITY AND INSURANCE

ARTICLE 21 - SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

ARTICLE 22 - SALES AND USE TAXES

ARTICLE 23 - RETAINAGE

ARTICLE 24 - CONTRACTS TO BE ASSIGNED

ARTICLE 25 - PARTNERING

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ARTICLE 1 - DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions and

Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated below:

A. Issuing Office--The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued and where the bidding procedures are to be administered.

ARTICLE 2 - COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents in the number and for the deposit sum, if any, stated in the

Advertisement or Invitation to Bid may be obtained from the Issuing Office. The deposit is refundable.

2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Architect assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

2.03 Owner and Architect, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use.

ARTICLE 3 - QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.01 The contractor must have a current business license and have a current General Contractors

License in the State of Georgia and must have completed at least three (3) similar projects in Georgia or South Carolina within the last five (5) years and preference will be given to those bidders who have successfully completed the construction of similar renovations and new construction of public facilities. Verification information including project name, date of completion, project description, project value and owner contact information shall accompany bid. This information must be typed.

ARTICLE 4 - EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS, OTHER RELATED DATA, AND SITE

4.01 Subsurface and Physical Conditions

A. The Supplementary Conditions identify:

1. Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site that Architect has used in preparing the Bidding Documents.

2. Those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface and subsurface structures at or contiguous to the Site (except Underground Facilities) that Architect has used in preparing the Bidding

Documents.

B. Copies of reports and drawings referenced in Paragraph 4.01.A will be made available by Owner to any

Bidder on request. Those reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, but the “technical data” contained therein upon which Bidder is entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph 4.02 of the General Conditions has been identified and established in Paragraph 4.02 of the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any “technical data” or any other data, interpretations, opinions or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

4.02 Underground Facilities

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A. Information and data shown or indicated in the Bidding Documents with respect to existing Underground

Facilities at or contiguous to the Site is based upon information and data furnished to Owner and Architect by owners of such Underground Facilities, including Owner, or others.

4.03 Hazardous Environmental Condition

A. The Supplementary Conditions identify those reports and drawings relating to a Hazardous Environmental

Condition identified at the Site, if any, that Architect has used in preparing the Bidding Documents.

B. Copies of reports and drawings referenced in Paragraph 4.03.A will be made available by Owner to any

Bidder on request. Those reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, but the “technical data” contained therein upon which Bidder is entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph 4.06 of the General Conditions has been identified and established in Paragraph 4.06 of the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any “technical data” or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

4.04 Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to subsurface conditions, other physical conditions and Underground Facilities, and possible changes in the Bidding

Documents due to differing or unanticipated conditions appear in Paragraphs 4.02, 4.03, and 4.04 of the General

Conditions. Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to a Hazardous Environmental Condition at the Site, if any, and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to any Hazardous Environmental Condition uncovered or revealed at the Site which was not shown or indicated in the Drawings or Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work appear in

Paragraph 4.06 of the General Conditions.

4.05 On request, Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid. Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

Bidder shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations relative to excavation and utility locates.

4.06 Reference is made to Article 7 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the general nature of other work that is to be performed at the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) that relates to the Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. On request, Owner will provide to each Bidder for examination access to or copies of Contract Documents (other than portions thereof related to price) for such other work.

4.07 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:

A. examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, the other related data identified in the Bidding

Documents, and any Addenda;

B. visit the Site and become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;

C. become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to all federal, state, and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;

D. carefully study all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the

Site (except Underground Facilities) which have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions as provided in

Paragraph 4.02 of the General Conditions, and (2) reports and drawings of Hazardous Environmental Conditions at the

Site which have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions as provided in Paragraph 4.06 of the General

Conditions;

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E. obtain and carefully study (or accept consequences of not doing so) all additional or supplementary examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, and data concerning conditions (surface, subsurface, and

Underground Facilities) at or contiguous to the Site which may affect cost, progress, or performance of the Work or which relate to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying any specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents, and safety precautions and programs incident thereto;

F. agree at the time of submitting its Bid that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents;

G. become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents;

H. correlate the information known to Bidder, information and observations obtained from visits to the Site, reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, and all additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, and data with the Bidding Documents;

I. promptly give Architect written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution thereof by Architect is acceptable to

Bidder; and

J. determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work.

4.08 The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article 4, that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the

Work required by the Bidding Documents and applying any specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction that may be shown or indicated or expressly required by the Bidding Documents, that

Bidder has given Architect written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, and discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents and the written resolutions thereof by Architect are acceptable to Bidder, and that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the Work.

ARTICLE 5 - PRE-BID CONFERENCE

5.01 A mandatory pre-Bid conference will be held at Liberty Park Community Center, 1040 Newmantown Road, Grovetown GA on November 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Representatives of Owner and Architect will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to have major subcontractors attend and participate in the conference. Architect will transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Architect considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective.

ARTICLE 6 - SITE AND OTHER AREAS

6.01 The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities are to be obtained and paid for by Owner unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents. All additional lands and access thereto required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

ARTICLE 7 - INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Architect in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Architect in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by Architect as having received the Bidding Documents.

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Questions received less than ten days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

7.02 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by Owner or Architect.

ARTICLE 8 - BID SECURITY

Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond or bid security in the form of a cashier’s check and in an amount not less than

5% of the base bid.

ARTICLE 9 - CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, Milestones are to be achieved and, the Work is to be substantially completed and ready for final payment are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 10 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

10.01 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 11 - SUBSTITUTE AND “OR-EQUAL” ITEMS

11.01 The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described in the

Bidding Documents without consideration of possible substitute or “or-equal” items. Whenever it is specified or described in the Bidding Documents that a substitute or “or-equal” item of material or equipment may be furnished or used by Contractor if acceptable to Architect, application for such acceptance will not be considered by Architect until after the Effective Date of the Agreement.

ARTICLE 12 - SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS

12.01 If the Supplementary Conditions require the identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities to be submitted to Owner in advance of a specified date prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement, the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, shall within five days after Bid opening, submit to

Owner a list of all such Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which such identification is required. Such list shall be accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each such Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity if requested by Owner. If Owner or Architect, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful Bidder to submit a substitute,

12.02 Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity against whom

Contractor has reasonable objection.

ARTICLE 13 - PREPARATION OF BID

13.01 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents.

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13.02 All blanks on the Bid Form shall be completed by typewriter and the Bid signed in ink. Erasures or alterations shall be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A Bid price shall be indicated for each listed therein, or the words “No Bid,” “No Change,” or “Not Applicable” entered.

13.03 A Bid by a corporation shall be executed in the corporate name by the president or a vice-president or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate seal shall be affixed and attested by the secretary or an assistant secretary. The corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.

13.04 All names shall be typed in ink below the signatures.

13.05 The Bid shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which shall be filled in on the Bid Form.

13.06 The address and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shall be shown.

13.11 The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder’s authority and qualification to do business in the state where the

Project is located or covenant to obtain such qualification prior to award of the Contract. Bidder’s state contractor license number, if any, shall also be shown on the Bid Form.

ARTICLE 14 - BASIS OF BID; COMPARISON OF BIDS

14.01 Lump Sum

A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a Lump Sum basis as set forth in the Bid Form. Preference will be given to the bidder who demonstrates the best overall project value and experience. Preference will be given to bidders who have successfully completed construction and renovations of community centers, schools or other similar facilities.

ARTICLE 15 - SUBMITTAL OF BID

15.01 With each copy of the Bidding Documents, a Bidder is furnished one separate unbound copy of the Bid Form.

15.02 A Bid shall be submitted no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid and shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope plainly marked with the Project title (and, if applicable, the designated portion of the

Project for which the Bid is submitted), the name and address of Bidder, and shall be accompanied other required documents.

ARTICLE 16 - MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID

16.01 A Bid may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the date and time for the opening of

Bids.

ARTICLE 17 - OPENING OF BIDS

17.01 Bids will be opened publicly and read out loud. An abstract of the Bids will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.

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ARTICLE 18 - BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

18.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, but Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of this period.

ARTICLE 19 – EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

19.01 Owner may also reject the Bid if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award. Owner also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder.

19.02 If the Contract is to be awarded, Owner will award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bid is in the best interests of the Project.

ARTICLE 20 - CONTRACT SECURITY AND INSURANCE

20.01 Article 5 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets forth Owner’s requirements as to performance and payment bonds and insurance. When the Successful Bidder delivers the executed

Agreement to Owner, it shall be accompanied by such bonds.

ARTICLE 21 - SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

21.01 When Owner gives a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it shall be accompanied by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the Agreement with the other Contract Documents which are identified in the

Agreement as attached thereto. The Notice of Award will be issued within 60 days after the day of the Bid opening.

Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder shall sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the

Agreement and attached documents to Owner. Within ten days thereafter, Owner shall deliver one fully signed counterpart to Successful Bidder with a complete set of the Drawings with appropriate identification.

ARTICLE 22 - SALES AND USE TAXES

22.01 Owner is not exempt from GA state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work.

ARTICLE 23 - RETAINAGE

23.01 Provisions concerning Contractor’s rights to deposit securities in lieu of retainage are set forth in the

Agreement.

ARTICLE 24 - CONTRACTS TO BE ASSIGNED

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ARTICLE 25 - PARTNERING

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C-410 Bid Form

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BID FORM – REVISED 10/25/2023

LIBERTY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS

FOR:

City of Grovetown, Georgia

1040 Newmantown Road

Grovetown, Georgia 30813

JLA Project Number 3048.2302

ALL BLANKS SHALL BE TYPED OF CLEARLY PRINTED

BID DATE DECEMBER 6, 2023 @ 2:00pm

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Article 1 – Bid Recipient

Article 2 – Bidder’s Acknowledgements

Article 3 – Bidder’s Representations

Article 4 – Bidder’s Certification

Article 5 – Basis of Bid

Article 6 – Time of Completion

Article 7 – Attachments to This Bid

Article 8 – Defined Terms

Article 9 – Bid Submittal

ARTICLE 1 – BID RECIPIENT

1.01 This Bid is submitted to:

City of Grovetown, Georgia

Grovetown City Council

Attn: Bradley Smith, CPA

103 Old Wrightsboro Road

Grovetown, GA 30813

1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 2 – BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2.01 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

ARTICLE 3 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, other related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged:

Addendum No. Addendum Date

B. Bidder has visited the Site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

C. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in

SC-4.02 as containing reliable "technical data," and (2) reports and drawings of Hazardous

Environmental Conditions, if any, at the Site that have been identified in SC-4.06 as containing reliable "technical data."

E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by

Bidder, including applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs.

F. Based on the information and observations referred to in Paragraph 3.01.E above, Bidder does not consider that further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding

Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Architect written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and the written resolution thereof by

Architect is acceptable to Bidder.

1. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

ARTICLE 4 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

4.01 Bidder certifies that:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;

B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid;

C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and

D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:

1. “corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;

2. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;

3. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

ARTICLE 5 – BASIS OF BID

5.01 The undersigned Bidder, having carefully examined the Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all subsequent Addenda, having visited the site, and being familiar with all conditions and requirements of the Work, hereby agrees to furnish all material, labor, equipment and services, necessary to complete the construction of the above named project, for the stipulated sum of:

LUMP SUM BASE BID:

_______________________________________________________________________Dollars

Project Allowances sum is $50,000 for this project. See Schedule Of Allowances in Specification Section

012100. This total must be included in the Base Bid Lump Sum above.

Add Alternate No.1 – Lump Sump Cost for toilet fixtures - $_____________________________.

All specified cash allowances are included in the price(s) set forth above, and have been computed in accordance with Paragraph 11.02 of the General Conditions.

Retainage is specified in the Form of Agreement

ARTICLE 6 – TIME OF COMPLETION

6.01 Bidder agrees that Work will be substantially complete and will be completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 14.07 of the General Conditions on or before the dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement.

6.01 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially completed in 120 Days from the date of

Notice- To-Proceed and will be completed and ready for final payment in accordance with

Paragraph 14.07 of the General Conditions within 150 Days from the date of Notice-To-

Proceed.

ARTICLE 7 – ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

7.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. List of Proposed Subcontractors/Suppliers.

1. Electrical Contractor:_________________________________________________

2. Plumbing Contractor:_________________________________________________

3. Mechanical Contractor:_______________________________________________

4. Roofing Contractor:_______________________________________________________

B. Evidence of authority to do business in the state of the Project; or a written covenant to obtain such license within the time for acceptance of Bids;

C. Contractor’s Local and State License No’s.: _______________________________________

D. Bid Breakdown per Instructions To Bidders Article 18.

ARTICLE 8 – DEFINED TERMS

8.01 The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the

Instructions to Bidders, the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions.

Bid Submittal

9.01 This Bid is submitted by:

If Bidder is:

A Corporation

Corporation Name: (SEAL)

State of Incorporation:

Type (General Business, Professional, Service, Limited Liability):_______

By:

(Signature -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

Title:

(CORPORATE SEAL)

Attest

Date of Qualification to do business in South Carolina is ____/____/____.

Bidder's Business Address

Phone No. _____________________________________ Fax No.

E-mail ______________________________ _______

SUBMITTED on , 20____.

State Contractor License No. .

EJCDC C-940 Work Change Directive

Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee and endorsed by the Construction Specifications Institute.

Work Change Directive

No.

Date of Issuance: Effective Date:

Project:

Owner:

Owner's Contract No.:

Contract:

Date of Contract:

Contractor:

Engineer's Project No.:

Contractor is directed to proceed promptly with the following change(s):

Item No. Description

Attachments (list documents supporting change):

Purpose for Work Change Directive:

Authorization for Work described herein to proceed on the basis of Cost of the Work due to:

Nonagreement on pricing of proposed change.

Necessity to expedite Work described herein prior to agreeing to changes on Contract

Price and Contract Time.

Estimated change in Contract Price and Contract Times:

Contract Price $ (increase/decrease) Contract Time (increase/decrease) days

Recommended for Approval by Engineer: Date

Authorized for Owner by: Date

Received for Contractor by: Date

Received by Funding Agency (if applicable): Date:

EJCDC C-941 Change Order

Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee and endorsed by the Construction Specifications Institute.

Change Order

No.

Date of Issuance: Effective Date:

Project:

Owner:

Owner's Contract No.:

Contract:

Date of Contract:

Contractor:

Engineer's Project No.:

The Contract Documents are modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order:

Description:

Attachments (list documents supporting change):

CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE: CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES:

Original Contract Price: Original Contract Times: Working days

Calendar days

Substantial completion (days or date):

$ Ready for final payment (days or date):

[Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders No. to No.

[Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders

No. to No. :

Substantial completion (days):

$ Ready for final payment (days):

Contract Price prior to this Change Order: Contract Times prior to this Change Order:

Substantial completion (days or date):

$ Ready for final payment (days or date):

[Increase] [Decrease] of this Change Order: [Increase] [Decrease] of this Change Order:

Substantial completion (days or date):

$ Ready for final payment (days or date):

Contract Price incorporating this Change Order:

Contract Times with all approved Change Orders:

Substantial completion (days or date):

$ Ready for final payment (days or date):

RECOMMENDED: ACCEPTED: ACCEPTED:

By: By: By:

Engineer (Authorized Signature) Owner (Authorized Signature) Contractor (Authorized Signature)

Date: Date: Date:

Approved by Funding Agency (if applicable):

Date:

EJCDC C-941 Change Order

Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee and endorsed by the Construction Specifications Institute.

Change Order

Instructions

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

This document was developed to provide a uniform format for handling contract changes that affect

Contract Price or Contract Times. Changes that have been initiated by a Work Change Directive must be incorporated into a subsequent Change Order if they affect Price or Times.

Changes that affect Contract Price or Contract Times should be promptly covered by a Change Order. The practice of accumulating Change Orders to reduce the administrative burden may lead to unnecessary disputes.

If Milestones have been listed in the Agreement, any effect of a Change Order thereon should be addressed.

For supplemental instructions and minor changes not involving a change in the Contract Price or Contract

Times, a Field Order should be used.

B. COMPLETING THE CHANGE ORDER FORM

Engineer normally initiates the form, including a description of the changes involved and attachments based upon documents and proposals submitted by Contractor, or requests from Owner, or both.

Once Engineer has completed and signed the form, all copies should be sent to Owner or Contractor for approval, depending on whether the Change Order is a true order to the Contractor or the formalization of a negotiated agreement for a previously performed change. After approval by one contracting party, all copies should be sent to the other party for approval. Engineer should make distribution of executed copies after approval by both parties.

If a change only applies to price or to times, cross out the part of the tabulation that does not apply.

C-700 Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract

Page i

STANDARD GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Page

Article 1 – Definitions and Terminology

1.01 Defined Terms

1.02 Terminology

Article 2 – Preliminary Matters

2.01 Delivery of Bonds and Evidence of Insurance

2.02 Copies of Documents

2.03 Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed

2.04 Starting the Work

2.05 Before Starting Construction

2.06 Preconstruction Conference; Designation of Authorized Representatives

2.07 Initial Acceptance of Schedules

Article 3 – Contract Documents: Intent, Amending, Reuse

3.01 Intent

3.02 Reference Standards

3.03 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies

3.04 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents

3.05 Reuse of Documents

3.06 Electronic Data

Article 4 – Availability of Lands; Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental

Conditions; Reference Points

4.01 Availability of Lands

4.02 Subsurface and Physical Conditions

4.03 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions

4.04 Underground Facilities

4.05 Reference Points

4.06 Hazardous Environmental Condition at Site

Article 5 – Bonds and Insurance

5.01 Performance, Payment, and Other Bonds

5.02 Licensed Sureties and Insurers

5.03 Certificates of Insurance

5.04 Contractor’s Insurance

5.05 Owner’s Liability Insurance

5.06 Property Insurance

5.07 Waiver of Rights

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5.08 Receipt and Application of Insurance Proceeds

5.09 Acceptance of Bonds and Insurance; Option to Replace

5.10 Partial Utilization, Acknowledgment of Property Insurer

Article 6 – Contractor’s Responsibilities

6.01 Supervision and Superintendence

6.02 Labor; Working Hours

6.03 Services, Materials, and Equipment

6.04 Progress Schedule

6.05 Substitutes and “Or-Equals”

6.06 Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others

6.07 Patent Fees and Royalties

6.08 Permits

6.09 Laws and Regulations

6.10 Taxes

6.11 Use of Site and Other Areas

6.12 Record Documents

6.13 Safety and Protection

6.14 Safety Representative

6.15 Hazard Communication Programs

6.16 Emergencies

6.17 Shop Drawings and Samples

6.18 Continuing the Work

6.19 Contractor’s General Warranty and Guarantee

6.20 Indemnification

6.21 Delegation of Professional Design Services

Article 7 – Other Work at the Site

7.01 Related Work at Site

7.02 Coordination

7.03 Legal Relationships

Article 8 – Owner’s Responsibilities

8.01 Communications to Contractor

8.02 Replacement of Engineer

8.03 Furnish Data

8.04 Pay When Due

8.05 Lands and Easements; Reports and Tests

8.06 Insurance

8.07 Change Orders

8.08 Inspections, Tests, and Approvals

8.09 Limitations on Owner’s Responsibilities

8.10 Undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition

8.11 Evidence of Financial Arrangements

8.12 Compliance with Safety Program

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Article 9 – Engineer’s Status During Construction

9.01 Owner’s Representative

9.02 Visits to Site

9.03 Project Representative

9.04 Authorized Variations in Work

9.05 Rejecting Defective Work

9.06 Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments

9.07 Determinations for Unit Price Work

9.08 Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work

9.09 Limitations on Engineer’s Authority and Responsibilities

9.10 Compliance with Safety Program

Article 10 – Changes in the Work; Claims

10.01 Authorized Changes in the Work

10.02 Unauthorized Changes in the Work

10.03 Execution of Change Orders

10.04 Notification to Surety

10.05 Claims

Article 11 – Cost of the Work; Allowances; Unit Price Work

11.01 Cost of the Work

11.02 Allowances

11.03 Unit Price Work

Article 12 – Change of Contract Price; Change of Contract Times

12.01 Change of Contract Price

12.02 Change of Contract Times

12.03 Delays

Article 13 – Tests and Inspections; Correction, Removal or Acceptance of Defective Work

13.01 Notice of Defects

13.02 Access to Work

13.03 Tests and Inspections

13.04 Uncovering Work

13.05 Owner May Stop the Work

13.06 Correction or Removal of Defective Work

13.07 Correction Period

13.08 Acceptance of Defective Work

13.09 Owner May Correct Defective Work

Article 14 – Payments to Contractor and Completion

14.01 Schedule of Values

14.02 Progress Payments

14.03 Contractor’s Warranty of Title

14.04 Substantial Completion

14.05 Partial Utilization

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14.06 Final Inspection

14.07 Final Payment

14.08 Final Completion Delayed

14.09 Waiver of Claims

Article 15 – Suspension of Work and Termination

15.01 Owner May Suspend Work

15.02 Owner May Terminate for Cause

15.03 Owner May Terminate For Convenience

15.04 Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate

Article 16 – Dispute Resolution

16.01 Methods and Procedures

Article 17 – Miscellaneous

17.01 Giving Notice

17.02 Computation of Times

17.03 Cumulative Remedies

17.04 Survival of Obligations

17.05 Controlling Law

17.06 Headings

ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

1.01 Defined Terms

A. Wherever used in the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents and printed with initial capital letters, the terms listed below will have the meanings indicated which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof. In addition to terms specifically defined, terms with initial capital letters in the Contract Documents include references to identified articles and paragraphs, and the titles of other documents or forms.

1. Addenda—Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids which clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Requirements or the proposed Contract Documents.

2. Agreement—The written instrument which is evidence of the agreement between Owner and

Contractor covering the Work.

3. Application for Payment—The form acceptable to Engineer which is to be used by

Contractor during the course of the Work in requesting progress or final payments and which is to be accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the Contract

Documents.

4. Asbestos—Any material that contains more than one percent asbestos and is friable or is releasing asbestos fibers into the air above current action levels established by the United

States Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

5. Bid—The offer or proposal of a Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed.

6. Bidder—The individual or entity who submits a Bid directly to Owner.

7. Bidding Documents—The Bidding Requirements and the proposed Contract Documents

(including all Addenda).

8. Bidding Requirements—The advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid security of acceptable form, if any, and the Bid Form with any supplements.

9. Change Order—A document recommended by Engineer which is signed by Contractor and

Owner and authorizes an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work or an adjustment in the

Contract Price or the Contract Times, issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement.

10. Claim—A demand or assertion by Owner or Contractor seeking an adjustment of Contract

Price or Contract Times, or both, or other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract. A demand for money or services by a third party is not a Claim.

11. Contract—The entire and integrated written agreement between the Owner and Contractor concerning the Work. The Contract supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral.

12. Contract Documents—Those items so designated in the Agreement. Only printed or hard copies of the items listed in the Agreement are Contract Documents. Approved Shop

Drawings, other Contractor submittals, and the reports and drawings of subsurface and physical conditions are not Contract Documents.

13. Contract Price—The moneys payable by Owner to Contractor for completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents as stated in the Agreement (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 11.03 in the case of Unit Price Work).

14. Contract Times—The number of days or the dates stated in the Agreement to: (i) achieve

Milestones, if any; (ii) achieve Substantial Completion; and (iii) complete the Work so that it is ready for final payment as evidenced by Engineer’s written recommendation of final payment.

15. Contractor—The individual or entity with whom Owner has entered into the Agreement.

16. Cost of the Work—See Paragraph 11.01 for definition.

17. Drawings—That part of the Contract Documents prepared or approved by Engineer which graphically shows the scope, extent, and character of the Work to be performed by

Contractor. Shop Drawings and other Contractor submittals are not Drawings as so defined.

18. Effective Date of the Agreement—The date indicated in the Agreement on which it becomes effective, but if no such date is indicated, it means the date on which the Agreement is signed and delivered by the last of the two parties to sign and deliver.

19. Engineer—The individual or entity named as such in the Agreement.

20. Field Order—A written order issued by Engineer which requires minor changes in the Work but which does not involve a change in the Contract Price or the Contract Times.

21. General Requirements—Sections of Division 1 of the Specifications.

22. Hazardous Environmental Condition—The presence at the Site of Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste, or Radioactive Material in such quantities or circumstances that may present a substantial danger to persons or property exposed thereto.

23. Hazardous Waste—The term Hazardous Waste shall have the meaning provided in Section

1004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 USC Section 6903) as amended from time to time.

24. Laws and Regulations; Laws or Regulations—Any and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and orders of any and all governmental bodies, agencies, authorities, and courts having jurisdiction.

25. Liens—Charges, security interests, or encumbrances upon Project funds, real property, or personal property.

26. Milestone—A principal event specified in the Contract Documents relating to an intermediate completion date or time prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work.

27. Notice of Award—The written notice by Owner to the Successful Bidder stating that upon timely compliance by the Successful Bidder with the conditions precedent listed therein, Owner will sign and deliver the Agreement.

28. Notice to Proceed—A written notice given by Owner to Contractor fixing the date on which the Contract Times will commence to run and on which Contractor shall start to perform the

Work under the Contract Documents.

29. Owner—The individual or entity with whom Contractor has entered into the Agreement and for whom the Work is to be performed.

30. PCBs—Polychlorinated biphenyls.

31. Petroleum—Petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof which is liquid at standard conditions of temperature and pressure (60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute), such as oil, petroleum, fuel oil, oil sludge, oil refuse, gasoline, kerosene, and oil mixed with other non-Hazardous Waste and crude oils.

32. Progress Schedule—A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, describing the sequence and duration of the activities comprising the Contractor’s plan to accomplish the

Work within the Contract Times.

33. Project—The total construction of which the Work to be performed under the Contract

Documents may be the whole, or a part.

34. Project Manual—The bound documentary information prepared for bidding and constructing the Work. A listing of the contents of the Project Manual, which may be bound in one or more volumes, is contained in the table(s) of contents.

35. Radioactive Material—Source, special nuclear, or byproduct material as defined by the

Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 USC…