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ITB NO. 24-011

INVITATION TO BID

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42

ELEVATED STORAGE TANK

JWSC PROJECT NO. 2213

For

BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNTY JOINT WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

BRUNSWICK, GA

Issued Thursday, May 16, 2024

MANDATORY Pre-bid teleconference Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m. EST

Call-in: 888.204.5987 Access Code: 5863965

Please pre-register via email to pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Deadline for questions is Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

EST Please submit questions via e-mail to pcrosby@bgjwsc.org

Bids Due by 12:00 NOON EST Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to:

Purchasing Division Pam Crosby, Director of Purchasing

Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission 1703 Gloucester Street

Brunswick, Georgia 31520

(912) 261-7100

Bids should be clearly labeled as follows:

“ITB No. 24-011 Construction Services for North Mainland Exit 42 Elevated Storage Tank

JWSC Project No. 2213”

Submit responses in hard copy only; electronic or fax responses will not be accepted.

Responses received after the deadline or at any other location will not be accepted.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS OF THIS SOLICITATION, please visit the BGJWSC website, utilizing the following link: http://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/ mailto:pcrosby@bgjwsc.org http://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

Brunswick - Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission

BIDDING

DOCUMENTS AND

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR NORTH

MAINLAND EXIT 42 EST

JWSC PROJECT NO. 2213

May 16, 2024

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BIDDING

DOCUMENTS AND

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

ITB 24-011 CONSTRUTION SERVICES NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 EST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Advertisement for Bids Instruction to Bidders Insurance Requirements Bid Form Bid Bond E-Verify Contractor Affidavit and Agreement E-Verify Subcontractor Affidavit and Agreement (if applicable) EEO Representation Certificate of Drug Free Workplace

FORM OF CONTRACT

Part A - Contract Form Part B - Performance Bond Part C - Payment Bond Part D - Affidavit of Payment of Claims Part E - Certificate of Insurance

GENERAL CONDITIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: BRUNSWICK-GLYNN JOINT WATER & SEWER

COMMISSION.

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00 – Project Location and Site Access 01 11 00 – Summary of Work 01 11 05 – Measurement and Payment 01 12 16 – Work Sequence 01 14 19 – Use of Site 01 31 19 – Project Meetings 01 32 16 – Construction Progress Schedule 01 32 33 – Photographic Documentation 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures 01 35 43 – Environmental Procedures 01 35 53 – Security Procedures 01 40 00 – Quality Requirements 01 45 23 – Testing and Inspection Services 01 52 50 – Contractor’s Facilities, Utilities, and Staging Areas 01 66 00 – Product Storage and Protection 01 71 33 – Protection and Maintenance of Property and Work 01 74 23 – Cleaning and Waste Management 01 75 00 – System Testing 01 77 00 – Closeout Procedures 01 78 36 – Warranties 01 78 39 – Project Record Drawings 01 91 00 – Commissioning 01 99 90 – Reference Forms

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 32 00 – Geotechnical Investigation

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 11 00 – Concrete Forming 03 20 00 – Concrete Reinforcing 03 30 00 – Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 15 13 – Zinc Coatings 05 05 20 – Anchor Bolts

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 90 00 – Painting and Coating Systems

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 – Common Work Result for Electrical

26 09 13 – Electrical Power Management System

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 10 00 – Site Preparation 31 23 00 – Excavation and Fill 31 23 19 – Dewatering 31 25 00 – Erosion and Sedimentation Control 31 41 00 – Sheeting, Shoring and Bracing

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 – Asphalt Paving 32 13 13 – Concrete Paving 32 31 13 – Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 92 00 – Grassing

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 16 19 – Composite Elevated Tank

DIVISION 40 – PROCESS INTEGRATION

40 05 06.16 – Piping Connections 40 05 06.33 – Piping Appurtenances 40 05 07 – Hangers and Supports for Piping 40 05 19 – Ductile Iron Pipe 40 05 61.16 – Gate Valves 40 05 73.13 – Altitude Valves

ATTACHMENTS

A. June 15, 2023, Terracon Geotechnical Engineering Investigation, Proposed Elevated Water

Storage Tank, Brunswick - Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission, Glynn County, Georgia, Terracon Project No. EQ237180.

B. July 18, 2023, Terracon Geotechnical Engineering Investigation, Exit 42 Elevated Storage Tank, Brunswick - Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission, Glynn County, Georgia, Terracon Project No. ES235113.

C. United States Army Corp of Engineers, Wetland Encroachment Letter

D. FAA Determination Letter

E. Dropbox link to be provided for Site Video and Photos

PERMITS

The following permits have been obtained or are anticipated to be obtained by the Owner, with Contractor’s assistance prior to construction:

Permit Permit No. Issued Date

Georgia Environmental Protection Division Drinking Water Project

All other permits are the responsibility of the Contractor, and the Contractor is responsible for all associated permit fees.

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INVITATION TO BID 24-011

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 ELEVATED

STORAGE TANK

JWSC PROJECT NO. 2213

Sealed bids for ITB 24-011 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 ELEVATED STORAGE TANK – JWSC Project No. 2213 will be received by the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission at the JWSC’s Office of the Procurement Director, 1703 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, Georgia 31520 until 12:00 NOON EST, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

No submitted bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days.

The work to be performed under this project consists of the furnishing of all materials, tools, equipment, labor and incidentals necessary for the design, manufacture, delivery, erection, painting, disinfection and testing of a 750,000-gallon composite elevated storage tank. The tank will be located in the JWSC North Mainland Service District in the general vicinity of I-95 Exit 42 (southwest of the interchange) Glynn County, Georgia, with an assigned address of 118 Cherokee Trail, Brunswick, Georgia, 31525. The tank is to be completed with all accessories specified herein, and is to be erected on foundations to be designed and constructed by the Tank Contractor. The tank shall meet all the requirements of AWWA D107 Standard for Composite Elevated Water Storage Tank. Clearing, grading, grubbing and foundation based upon Geotechnical Design are also included in this scope of work.

The Contractor shall have completed at least five (5) composite elevated tanks with a minimum capacity of 500,000 gallons or greater. All bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must employ a state “Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all the work. The contracting company shall own their fabrication facilities. Divided responsibilities between erection and fabrication will not be allowed. A qualified supervisor employed by the contractor shall be on site at all times during construction of the concrete to support the structure and water tank.

All updates for this solicitation will be posted and available on the JWSC website. Plans and Specifications are available on the JWSC website utilizing the following link:

https://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

A mandatory pre-bid teleconference will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EST.

There will be no site visit for this meeting. Please pre-register for the call via email, pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to obtain login credentials for the call. The Bidder is encouraged to examine the location of the work and inform themselves fully as to the conditions present along the proposed route. A dropbox link that contains site videos and photos will be given to all registered pre-bid attendees. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director, Pam Crosby, via email:

pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Requests for clarification received after this date will not be considered. All responses to submitted questions will be issued via addendum to pre-bid attendees and posted on the JWSC website for reference.

A bid bond of 5% of the lump sum bid for the submitted bid amount is due with the bid package.

Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount and in accordance https://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

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with Georgia law with be required as part of the contract execution. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the JWSC as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within 10 days after being notified that they have been awarded the contract.

JWSC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and make a decision in the best interests of the JWSC. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property Liability." Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney–in–fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond.

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.

The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any person or business because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This policy ensures all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods and services needed by the JWSC. The JWSC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive technicalities and make an award in the best interest of the JWSC.

Submit responses in hard copy only; electronic or fax responses will not be accepted. Please provide (1) original and (1) electronic (USB or CD copy). Package exterior shall include Contractor’s License number and name on the package exterior. Bids should be clearly labeled as follows: ITB No. 24-011 “CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 ELEVATED STORAGE TANK - JWSC PROJECT NO. 2213” and also include the Utility Contractor’s License number and name. Late bid packages or packages received at any other locations will not be accepted.

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Instructions to Bidders

1. Intent and Timeline

It is intended that the Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Construction Plans and Technical Specifications shall define and describe the complete work to which they relate. Requests for clarification and all questions during the bidding period must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Director of Procurement, Pam Crosby at pcrosby@bgjwsc.org on or before 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Requests for clarification received after this date will not be considered.

Responses to requests for clarification and questions will be issued by addendum to all qualified bidders and will also be posted on the JWSC website (www.bgjwsc.org). The bid due date is NOON 12:00 EST on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Timeline

Event Date

Solicitation Release Date Thursday, May 18, 2024

Registration Deadline Pre-Bid Teleconference

Monday, June 3, 2024 - 5:00 p.m. EST

MANDATORY Pre-Bid Teleconference Tuesday, June 4, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. EST

Deadline for Questions Thursday, June 6, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. EST

Final Addendum for Questions Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. EST

Bids Due Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – 12:00 NOON EST

JWSC Initial Staff and EOR Review Complete

Reference Checks, Finalize Bid Tab, and Award Recommendation

Prepare Award Recommendation Memos for Committee and Commission Meetings

Friday, July 12, 2024 - NOON

Anticipated Award Date Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 2:00 p.m. EST

Construction Contract Execution No later than August 1, 2024

Pre-Construction / Kick-off Meeting w/ Selected Contractor and Notice To Proceed Date Selected and Issued

August - September 2024 http://www.bgjwsc.org/

2. Work to be Done

The work to be performed under this project consists of the furnishing of all materials, tools, equipment, labor and incidentals necessary for the design, manufacture, delivery, erection, painting, disinfection and testing of a 750,000-gallon composite elevated storage tank. The tank will be located in the JWSC North Mainland Service District in the general vicinity of I-95 Exit 42 (southwest of the interchange) Glynn County, Georgia, with an assigned address of 118 Cherokee Trail, Brunswick, Georgia, 31525. The tank is to be completed with all accessories specified herein, and is to be erected on foundations to be designed and constructed by the Tank Contractor. The tank shall meet all the requirements of AWWA D107 Standard for Composite Elevated Water Storage Tank. Clearing, grading, grubbing and foundation based upon Geotechnical Design are also included in this scope of work.

The contracting company shall own their fabrication facilities. Divided responsibilities between erection and fabrication will not be allowed.

All bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must employ a state “Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all the work. A qualified supervisor employed by the contractor shall be on site at all times during construction of the concrete to support the structure and water tank.

The Contractor shall have completed at least five (5) composite elevated tanks with a minimum capacity of 500,000 gallons.

3. Site Examination

A mandatory pre-bid teleconference will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

EST. There will be no site visit for this meeting. Please pre-register for the call via email, pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to obtain login credentials for the call.

The Bidder is encouraged to examine the location of the work and inform themselves fully as to the conditions present along the proposed route and site. A dropbox link that contains site videos and photos will be given to all registered pre-bid attendees.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director, Pam Crosby, via email: pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

EST Requests for clarification received after this date will not be considered. All responses to submitted questions will be issued via addendum to pre-bid attendees and posted on the JWSC website for reference.

4. Criteria for Qualification

The work specified in this project requires significant previous experience and expertise in similar work to avoid negative impacts to public safety and the environment. Therefore, the Contractor performing the work shall be qualified, in JWSC’s judgment, to complete the elevated storage tank construction project work specified herein. The Contractor shall submit substantiating evidence of qualifications, in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the Instructions to Bidders and Section 1.2.A of the Technical Specifications with the Bid response. Failure to submit the required documentation may cause the Contractor to be declared unqualified to perform the scope of work. In order to qualify to perform work specified in this request for bid the

Contractor must provide evidence satisfactory to JWSC, including the following:

1. The Contractor shall have completed at least five (5) composite elevated tanks with a minimum capacity of 500,000 gallons. A copy of Similar Projects Reference Form has been provided to collect and include this information in your bid package.

2. The Contractor must be licensed as a Utility Contractor by the State of Georgia to perform work for the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission.

3. The Contractor must employ a state “Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all work.

In determining the Applicant’s qualifications, additional information may be requested of the low bidder and the following factors will be considered:

• Company experience

• Individual staff experience and qualifications

• References on completed projects

• Financial stability (including bonding capacity and insurance coverage)

• Safety record

(JWSC shall have sole authority to determine the adequacy of representative projects, company and staff experience, financial stability and safety record.)

5. Bonds and Security

A bid guarantee in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid must accompany each bid. Acceptable forms of bid guarantees are a bid bond, certified check or cashier’s check made payable to the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission. The JWSC will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable, but not sooner than the execution of a contract with the successful bidder. If for any reason whatsoever the successful Bidder withdraws from the competition after opening the bids, or refuses to execute the Contract, the Owner will proceed on the Bid Bond or deposit the certified check or cashier’s check as damages for the Bidder's failure to enter into a contract for the work.

Performance and Payment bonds, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount will be required of the successful Bidder at the time of contract execution.

All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property Liability." Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney–in–fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond.

The Bonds and Surety shall be subject to approval by the JWSC legal counsel.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign and seal Bid Bonds or Contract Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of their power of attorney.

6. Insurance

Appropriate insurance coverage for the Contractor is required. A copy of the Insurance Requirements for Contractors for Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission is attached in included as part of the Contract Forms Part E. . The BGJWSC will require current certificates of insurance indicating full coverage prior to executing contracts with the successful Bidder.

7. Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act Applicants are advised that all Contractors performing work for Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission must comply with the requirements of O.C.G.A. Sec. 13-10-91 (the “Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act”) and Rule 300-10-1-.02 of the Rules of the Georgia Department of Labor.

The procedures and requirements of the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission Government related to the Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act, along with the affidavits and a compliance certification form are included in the bid documents of all Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission projects. Completed affidavits and forms are to be submitted with the bid on a project or at the time of contract execution for an awarded project, as indicated in the specific bid documents. Bids submitted without the required affidavits will be considered non-responsive and will be disqualified from further consideration.

8. Significant changes; obligation to communicate During the course of the project, selected qualified firm must submit revised information to the BGJWSC at any time any of the following changes occur.

a. Acquisition of contractor or name change;

b. Change in financial status that could adversely affect the ability of the Contractor to perform the work;

c. Changes that adversely affect the Contractor’s ability to obtain Bonds and/or insurance required to perform work;

d. Material changes in staffing, experience, or equipment;

e. Any other changes that could alter the Contractor’s qualification standing with the

BGJWSC.

9. Other The qualification of a Contractor will not deprive the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission of the right to reject any bid, where other circumstances and developments have, in the opinion of the BGJWSC, changed the qualification or responsibility of the Contractor.

10. Determination of Successful Bidder

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder; if awarded.

The determination of the Bidder's responsibility will be made by the JWSC based on whether the Bidder:

1. Meets the minimum qualification requirements established by JWSC to submit a bid for the project,

2. maintains a permanent place of business,

3. has the appropriate technical experience,

4. has adequate plant and equipment to do the work properly and expeditiously,

5. has suitable financial means to meet obligations incidental to this work, and

6. is appropriately licensed for the described work in the State of Georgia.

The Bidder shall furnish, to the JWSC, all such information and data for this purpose as the JWSC may request. The JWSC reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, the Bidder fails to satisfy the JWSC that he is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract.

The determination of responsiveness will be made by the JWSC based on a consideration of whether the Bidder has submitted a complete Bid Form without irregularities, excisions, special conditions, or alternative bids for any item unless specifically requested in the Bid Form.

11. Bid Alternates

Bidders are requested to review bid alternates, if any, as outlined on the Bid Form.

12. Contract Time

Contract time shall consist of four hundred fifty (450) consecutive calendar days for the completion of work, to be computed from the date of the Notice to Proceed. Time is of the essence and is an essential element of this Agreement, and the Contractor shall pay to the JWSC, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages, the sum of One-thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each calendar day that he shall be in default of completing the work within the time limit named herein.

13. Bid Form

Bids shall be submitted on the Bid Form included. Bids shall be based upon lump sum prices as indicated by the Bid Form. Where errors or omissions result in discrepancies in proposal totals, prices per unit as submitted will be binding. Final payment will be based upon completion and acceptance of the work by the JWSC.

14. Submission of Bids

Bids shall be submitted at the time and place designated in the Invitation for Bids. On the outside of the envelope containing the Bid shall be noted the following: SEALED BID: ITB 24-011

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 ELEVATED

STORAGE TANK - JWSC PROJECT NO. 2213. The outside of the envelope containing the Bid also shall be marked with the Bidder’s name, address and Georgia Utility Contractor's License Number.

The Bidder shall submit one (1) original Bid, one (1) duplicate (hard copy) and one

(1) electronic copy (USB or CD) in an opaque sealed envelope at the time and place indicated in the Invitation. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic copy and the hard copy, the hard copy will prevail.

All blanks in the Bid must be completed and written or printed in ink.

Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the president or vice-president (or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign), and the corporate seal must be affixed and attested to by the secretary or an assistant secretary of the corporation. The corporate address and state of incorporation must be shown on the Bid Form.

Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner, whose title must appear under the signature and the official address of the partnership must be shown on the Bid Form.

The address, telephone number, facsimile number and email address for communications regarding the Bid must be shown on the Bid Form.

All names and titles must be typed or printed in ink below the signature.

The Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda, if any. The numbers of each Addendum must be filled in on the Bid Form.

The following forms must also be included in the bid submission package:

Bid Form (acknowledging all addenda) 5% Surety – may be a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check Affidavit for Contractor Certification of Qualification Application Content Form for Similar in Nature Project References (1) form for each project – (5) projects are required E-Verify Affidavit Contractor – requirement of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 E-verify Affidavit Subcontractor (if applicable) E E O R e p r e s e n t a t i o n A f f i d a v i t

The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by the Bidder that the Bidder has complied with every requirement of the IFB, that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents and such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction as may be indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions of performance of the Project and furnishing of the Work.

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BRUNSWICK-GLYNN JOINT WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION

NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 EST PROJECT NO. 2213

AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATION

APPLICATION CONTENT

I, the undersigned, (typed name) as the authorized representative for (typed company name), a contractor interested in being qualified for bidding on the noted Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission project, do hereby attest that all statements and representations made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. These statements are made openly and freely without intent to influence or embellish actual conditions or circumstances that occurred.

I understand that the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission will investigate any and all statements and representations in this application made by my firm and me, and we freely give our permission for them to do so. Should releases be required by any of our professional, financial, or bonding institutions to release verification of the enclosed data, I have provided them in the application package. I agree to waive any claims against the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission for the release of the information necessary to evaluate this application.

I am hereto sworn (Signature)

(Name and title)

(Firm name)

This date , 2024

County of State of

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2024.

(Notary signature)

(typed Notary name)

My commission expires (Notary Seal)

Submit information regarding your “Company Experience” on the attached Form for Similar Projects and References to demonstrate that your firm meets the criteria described in the Instructions section.

Include detailed information on:

• The Contractor shall have completed at least five (5) composite elevated tanks with a minimum capacity of 500,000 gallons.

• The names, addresses, location of the jobs performed.

• Contract amounts and dates of start/completion.

• Reference contact names with telephone numbers and e-mail must be indicated on the form. Please be complete and ensure that all reference contact information is accurate and current.

Submit one Form for Similar Projects and References for each project, using the blank form attached.

Supplemental information in other formats may also be attached to the Form if desired; however, a completed Form must be submitted for each project.

BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNY JOINT WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION

NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 ELEVATED STORAGE TANK

PROJECT NO. 2213

FORM FOR SIMILAR IN NATURE PROJECTS AND REFERENCES

Name of Contractor:

Project Name:

Location:

Project Owner:

Contact Person:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Project Engineer:

Contact Person:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Contract Dates: FROM ______________________________ TO _____________________________ Date of Notice to Proceed:

Contract Amount: Original: $

Brief Description of Project (INCLUDE TANK SIZE):

COPY THIS FORM FOR SIMILAR IN NATURE PROJECTS

(each project should have its own form)

QUALIFICATION

NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 EST - PROJECT NO. 2213

GENERAL INSURANCE

REQUIREMENTS

BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNTY JOINT WATER AND SEWER

COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION

NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 ELEVATED STORAGE TANK

PROJECT NO. 2213

The following requirements are included in each construction contract issued by the Brunswick- Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission Water System. The Applicant must provide evidence of coverage and applicable endorsements at the time the contract is executed. Note that the need for Builder’s Risk coverage will be assessed by the Owner on a project-by-project basis.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS

The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.

Attention: The Contractor is advised that certain provisions contained herein require specific endorsements of your insurance policy. Do not assume that your standard policy will be suitable to meet the requirements of Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission. The submittal of incomplete or non-conforming documents will delay the execution of the Contract/Agreement and the issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed for the Project.

1. MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE

A. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance. The statutory limits as established by the

General Assembly of the State of Georgia shall be met by Contractor and/or subcontractor.

The workers' compensation policy must include Coverage B - Employer's Liability with minimum limits of:

Bodily Injury by Accident -$1,000,000 each accident

Excess liability coverage may be used in combination with the base policy to obtain these limits.

The Contractor shall require all subcontractors, of any tier, performing work under the contract to obtain an insurance certificate showing proof of Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage or shall certify that the subcontractors are covered by the Contractor’s insurance.

B. Commercial General Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain a

Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy covering bodily injury, property damage liability and personal injury. The policy or policies must be on an "occurrence" basis (“Claims Made” coverage is not acceptable) insuring personal injury and property damage against the hazards of premises and operations, products and completed operations, blasting and explosion, collapse, underground damage, independent contractor’s and contractual liability (specifically covering the indemnity) and have the minimum limits of liability listed below. The Commercial General Liability policy shall also include contractual liability coverage. The Commercial General Liability policy must include separate aggregate limits per project. Excess liability coverage may be used in combination with the base policy to obtain the following limits.

Premises and Operations $1,000,000 per Occurrence Products and Completed Operations $1,000,000 per Occurrence Personal Injury $1,000,000 per Occurrence Contractual $1,000,000 per Occurrence

C. Auto Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain a Business Automobile

Liability Policy with liability limits of not less than $1,000,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence or a policy with a Combined Single Limit of not less than $1,000,000 covering any owned, non-owned or hired autos. Excess liability coverage may be used in combination with the base policy to obtain these limits. The form of coverage must be as follows and/or cover the following areas:

Comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, and borrowed vehicles Additional Insured Endorsement Contractual Liability

D. Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall provide Commercial

Umbrella Liability Insurance to provide excess coverage above the Commercial General Liability, Commercial Business Automobile Liability, and the Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability to satisfy the minimum limits set forth herein. The Umbrella coverage shall follow form with the Umbrella limits required as follows:

$2,000,000 Combined Single Limits per Occurrence

E. Builder’s Risk Insurance. The Contractor shall secure “All-Risk” type of Builder's Risk insurance covering work performed under the Contract, and materials equipment or other items to be incorporated therein, while the same are located at the construction site, stored off-site, or at the place of manufacture. The policy limit shall be for 100% of the value of the Contract. The policy shall cover not less than losses due to fire, flood, explosion, hail, lightning, weather, vandalism, malicious mischief, wind, collapse, riot, aircraft, smoke or other cataclysmic events, until the date of final acceptance of the work.

The making of progress payments to the Contractor shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor or his subcontractors or the insurance company or companies providing the coverage described herein of responsibility for loss or direct physical loss, damage or destruction occurring prior to final acceptance.

2. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS

The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

A. Additional Insured Endorsement – General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella Liability

1. The “Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, employees, and volunteers” are to be covered as Additional Named Insureds as respects all liabilities to be insured against by the policies described in Subsections 1.B, 1.C, and 1.D above.

2. The coverage shall contain no special limitation on the scope of protection afforded to the Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, employees, or volunteers. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require the Contractor to provide liability insurance coverage to the Owner, Construction Manager, or Engineer for claims asserted against the Owner, Construction Manager, or Engineer for their sole negligence.

3. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

4. Provide a separate endorsement for each policy, signed by the authorized agent and citing individual policy numbers.

5. The coverage shall be primary and shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the Certificate Holder/Additional Insured.

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

7. In lieu of a separate endorsement, a copy of the declaration page for the Umbrella

Liability Policy may be provided, listing the policy numbers for each type of insurance covered by the Umbrella.

B. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement – Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability

Coverage

1. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Contractor for the Owner under the Contract.

2. Provide a separate endorsement for the policy, signed by the authorized agent and citing individual policy number.

C. Notice of Cancellation Endorsements – General Liability, Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability, and Workers’ Compensation

1. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that should any coverage be suspended, voided, cancelled or reduced in coverage or in limits, thirty days prior written notice will be given to the Certificate Holder. Notice of cancellation for non-payment of premium shall be not less than ten days.

2. Provide a separate endorsement for each policy, signed by the authorized agent and citing individual policy numbers.

3. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.

D. Deductibles and Self-insured Retentions

Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Owner. At the option of the Owner, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, and employees; or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration, and defense expenses.

All deductibles shall be paid by the Contractor.

E. Failure of Insurers

The Contractor is responsible for any delay resulting from the failure of its insurance carriers to furnish proof of coverage in the prescribed form. The summary table shown below in paragraph 4.C can serve as a checklist to confirm the submittal of all required endorsements.

F. Contractor’s Property and Equipment

The Contractor is responsible for insuring its own property and equipment.

3. ACCEPTABILITY

A. The insurance purchased by the Contractor must be issued by a company licensed by the

Insurance Commissioner to transact business in the State of Georgia or by a company acceptable to the State if the company is an alien insurer.

B. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best Policyholders Rating of “A” or better and with a financial size rating of Class VII or greater, or be otherwise acceptable to the Owner.

4. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE

A. The Contractor shall furnish the Owner with four original Certificates of Insurance, each with endorsements effecting coverage required by this Section of the Contract Documents. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

B. The insurance certificate must provide the following:

1. Name and address of authorized agent.

2. Name and address of insured. Name of insured must appear exactly as shown on

Contractor’s seal on Contract with Owner

3. Name of insurance company(ies).

4. Description of policies.

5. Policy number(s).

6. Policy period(s).

7. Name and address of Owner as Certificate Holder (see Subsection D below).

8. Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission Program Name and Number.

9. Signature of authorized agent.

10. Telephone number of authorized agent.

C. The required endorsements to be submitted are summarized in the following table:

ENDORSEMENT SUMMARY TABLE

Type of Insurance Endorsement General Liability Owner, etc. as Additional Insured General Liability Notice of Cancellation Automobile Liability Owner, etc. as Additional Insured Automobile Liability Notice of Cancellation Umbrella Liability Owner, etc. as Additional Insured1

Umbrella Liability Notice of Cancellation Workers' Compensation Waiver of Subrogation Workers' Compensation Notice of Cancellation 1Declarations pages may be submitted for Umbrella policies

D. The Certificate Holder must be shown as:

Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission Attention: Office of the Director Procurement Division 1703 Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520

The certificates and endorsements naming additional insureds and indicating required waivers are to be submitted with the executed Agreement/Contract and Performance and Payment Bonds, for approval by the Owner before work commences. The Owner reserves the right to require the submittal of complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.

5. SUBCONTRACTORS

Contractor shall include all subcontractors as additional insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. Coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. Owner may request evidence of subcontractor’s insurance. Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the insurance requirements and provisions of this Section.

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BID FORM

DATE SUBMITTED: ____________________________________

PROJECT NAME: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR

NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 ELEVATED STORAGE TANK

BRUNSWICK, GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA

SUBMITTED TO: Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission 1703 Gloucester Street Brunswick, Georgia 31520

SUBMITTED BY:

Company Name: ____________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

Georgia Utility Contractor’s License No. ______________________________________________

Acknowledge Receipt of Addenda Numbers: ______________________________________________ (list each number individually)

Bid Table

Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Item Price

1 Site Work LS 1

2 Tank Foundation LS 1

3 750,000 Gallon Composite Elevated Storage Tank LS 1

4 Electrical and SCADA Cash Allowance LS 1 $100,000.00 $100,000.00

5 Logo Cash Allowance LS 1 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00

Total Bid (Items 1 through 5)

(Words)

(Numbers)

Bid Form 1 | 3

The BIDDER declares that they have examined the site of the work and informed themself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be done; that they have examined the plans and specifications for the work and the documents relative thereto; and has read all General and Special Conditions furnished prior to the opening of bids; that they have satisfied themself relative to the work to be performed.

This Bid is submitted to Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission (BGJWSC) by the undersigned who is an authorized officer of the company and said company is licensed to do business in Georgia.

Further, the undersigned is authorized to make these representations and certifies these representations are valid.

The Bidder recognizes that all representations herein are binding on the Company and failure to adhere to any of these commitments, at the BGJWSC's option, may result in a revocation of the granted contract.

Consent is hereby given to the BGJWSC to contact any person or organization in order to make inquiries into legal, character, technical, financial, and other qualifications of the Bidder. The Bidder understands that, at such time as the BGJWSC decides to review this Bid, additional information may be requested. Failure to supply any requested information within a reasonable time may result in the rejection of the Bid with no re-submittal rights.

The successful Bidder understands that the BGJWSC, after considering the legal, financial, technical, and character qualifications of the Bidder, as well as what in the BGJWSC's judgment may best serve the interest of its rate payers and employees, may grant a contract. Any contract issued will be on the basis of the Bidder’s service, financial plans and arrangements being feasible and adequate to fulfill the conditions set forth in this project and the successful Bidder’s response.

The undersigned further agrees that, in case of failure on his part to execute the said Contract and Bonds within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after receipt of the conformed Contract Documents, the check or bid bond accompanying this Bid and the monies payable thereto, shall be paid into the funds of the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure otherwise, the check or Bid Bond accompanying this Bid shall be returned to the undersigned.

The Bidder further agrees to accomplish all work and provide all material for the lump sum price submitted and understands that the lump sum price is subject to adjustment by either increase or decrease, only through a properly executed change order. The Bidder further proposes and agrees to commence work under this contract, with adequate force and equipment, on a date to be specified in a written order of the Owner and shall fully complete all work hereunder within four hundred and fifty (450) consecutive calendar days from and including said date.

The successful Bidder understands that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a bid for the same, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand that collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards. By signing this affidavit, I solemnly swear that I, nor any other person associated with me or my business, corporation or partnership, has prevented or attempted to prevent competition in bidding or Bids of said project or from submitting a bid for this project by any means whatever. Lastly, I swear that neither I, nor any other person associated with me, or my business, Corporation or partnership has caused or induced any other bidder to withdraw his/her bid from consideration for this project. Said oath is filed in accordance with the requirements set forth in O.C.G.A. § 36-91-21 (e).

Bid Form 2 | 3

This ______ day of June 2024.

Company Name: (Please Type or Print) Person Authorized to Sign:

Name: _______________________________________ Name: _______________________________________

Street: _______________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________

City: _________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________

State: ___________________ Zip: _________________ Telephone Number: ( _ ) _____________________

Fax Number: ( )__________________________

Email: ________________________________________

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the day of 2024.

NOTARY PUBLIC: (SEAL)

Name:

My Commission Expires:

Bid Form 3 | 3

BID BOND | 1

BID BOND

State of Georgia City of Brunswick County of Glynn

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that we, , as Principal, and

_, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission (BGJWSC) in the not to exceed sum of Dollars

($ ) lawful money of the United states, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, personal representatives, successors and assign, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted to the BGJWSC a Bid for:

ITB NO. 24-011 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR NORTH MAINLAND EXIT 42 EST

NOW THEREFORE, the conditions of this obligation are such that if the Bid be accepted, the Principal shall, within fifteen days (15) days after receipt of conformed Contract Documents, execute a contract in accordance with the Bid upon the terms, conditions and prices set forth therein, and in the form and manner required by the BGJWSC and execute a sufficient and satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment bond payable to the BGJWSC, each in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price, in form and with security satisfactory to the JWSC, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and virtue in law; and the Surety shall, upon failure of the Principal to comply with any or all to the foregoing requirements within the time specified above, immediately pay to the aforementioned JWSC, upon demand, the amount hereof in good and lawful money of the United States of America, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

This bond is given pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 36-91- 50 et seq., as amended from time to time, and all the provisions of the law referring to this character of bond as set forth in said sections or as may be hereinafter enacted and these are hereby made a part hereof to the same extent as if set out herein in full.

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BID BOND | 2

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal has hereunder affixed its signature and said Surety has hereunto caused to be affixed its corporate signature and seal, by its duly authorized officers, on

This the day of , 2024.

PRINCIPAL:

Signed and sealed in the By:

Presence of:

1.

Title:

(Seal)

2.

SURETY:

Signed and sealed in the By:

Presence of:

(Seal)

1.

2.

E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT CONTRACTOR | 1

E-VERIFY CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

Georgia Security Immigration and Compliance (GSIC) Act

The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission and Contractor agree that compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and Rule 300-10-1-.02 of the Rules of the Georgia Department of Labor are conditions of this Agreement for the physical performance of services.

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10- 91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission has registered…