ITB-48400-RWPROPMGMT000655

PI#: 0014132

County: Cherokee

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Georgia Department of Transportation

Invitation to Bid

To Provide

Demolition and Removal Services

Bids Due: April 15th, 2026 by 2:00PM EST

One Georgia Center

600 West Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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I. INTRODUCTION:

A. Overview

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), is soliciting bids from qualified firm(s) to provide Demolition of Improvements, Structures, or other Encumbrances in the Right Of Way and/or Easement Areas.

This solicitation seeks to identify potential firms to provide Demolition of Improvements, Structures, or other Encumbrances in the Right Of Way and/or Easement Areas for the Scope of Services for the project /contract identified in Exhibit I. All respondents to this solicitation are subject to instructions communicated in this document, and are cautioned to completely review the entire solicitation and follow instructions carefully.

GDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of GDOT.

B. IMPORTANT- A RESTRICTION OF COMMUNICATION IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS PROJECT.

From the advertisement date of this solicitation until successful respondents are selected and the award is made official and announced, firms are not allowed to communicate about this solicitation or scope with any staff of GDOT including the Commissioner and GDOT Board Members, except for the submission of questions as instructed in the solicitation, or with the contact designated in Invitation to Bid, Section V.B., or as provided by any existing work agreement(s). For violation of this provision, GDOT reserves the right to reject the submittal of the offending respondent.

C. Prohibition Against Collusive Bidding

Respondent shall not submit a bid that was made with a prior understanding agreement or connection with any corporation, firm, or individual submitting proposals for the same project. The Respondent shall submit a bid that is fair and made without collusion of fraud. Collusive bidding is a violation of Georgia and Federal Law and such bidding can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

D. Certification

This solicitation is being conducted by the Georgia Department of Transportation under its authority to procure services ancillary to the construction and maintenance of a public road (as defined in O.C.O.G.A 32-1-3 (24) as provided for in O.C.G.A 32-2-61 (c) and (d) (1) (D).

E. Conflict of Interest

The Contractor agrees that all work done as part of the awarded Agreement will comply fully with the provisions of Section 45-10-20 through 45-10-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to Conflicts of Interest when trading with State of Georgia employees and officials .

F. Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines

The State of Georgia adheres to the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Suppliers should contact the Issuing Officer at least one day in advance if they require special arrangements when attending the Bidders/Offerors’ Conference (if any). The Georgia Relay Center at 1-800-255-0056 (TDD Only) or 1-800-255- 0135 (Voice) will relay messages, in strict confidence, for the speech and hearing impaired.

G. Drug-Free Workplace

GDOT, as policy, operates all facilities as a drug-free workplace, and requires that the labor force of the Bidder be drug-free. The Drug-Free Workplace Certification is attached as EXHIBIT II.

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If the Bidder is an individual, he or she hereby certifies that he or she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of any contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid.

If the Bidder is an entity other than an individual, it hereby certifies that:

A drug-free workplace will be provided for the Bidder’s employees during the performance of any contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid; and

It will secure from any subcontractor hired to work in a drug-free workplace the following written certification:

"As a part of the subcontracting agreement with (contractor's name, subcontractor's name) certifies to the contractor that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the subcontractor's employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to paragraph 7 of subsection B of Code Section 50-24-3."

The Bidder hereby acknowledges this requirement, and asserts that the organization of the Bidder adheres to such policy and practice. The Bidder acknowledges that it may be required to produce certificates affirming its compliance of these requirements of drug-free workplace for duration of agreement term, at execution, or at any time during the term of the agreement.

The Bidder may be suspended, terminated, or debarred if it is determined that:

1. The Bidder has made false certification hereinabove; or

2. The Bidder has violated such certification by failure to carry out the requirements of Official Code of

Georgia Section 50-24.

H. Small and Minority Business Enterprise

It is the policy of the State of Georgia that small businesses, female-owned businesses and minority businesses have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the State purchasing process. Therefore, the Department encourages all small businesses, female-owned businesses and minority-owned businesses to compete for contracts to provide services, and encourages consultant to solicit female-owned businesses and minority-owned businesses in procuring sub-providers and suppliers. This desire on the part of the Department is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Department supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provides ample opportunity for business growth and development. Consultants and sub-providers who utilize qualified minority sub-providers may qualify for a Georgia state income tax credits for qualified payments made to minority sub-providers. See Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-38.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has adopted a 15% overall annual goal for DBE participation on all projects. This goal is not to be considered as a fixed quota, set aside or preference. The DBE goal can be met by prime contracting, sub-contracting, joint venture or mentor/ protégé relationship.

For more information on the GDOT DBE Program please contact:

Equal Opportunity Division

One Georgia Center, Floor 7 600 West Peachtree NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Phone: (404) 631-1972

I. Project Requirements and Scope of Services

Under the terms of the resulting contract, the selected contractor will provide services for the GDOT Project identified. The anticipated scope of work for the project/contract is included in Exhibit I. Compliance with all pertinent regulations (State/Federal/Local/Industry) is required. It is the responsibility of the respondent to obtain knowledge of rules and regulations relevant to the Scope of Work identified herein.

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J. Contract Term and Type

GDOT anticipates one (1) award to one (1) firm, for the project/contract identified. GDOT will issue a purchase order contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidding firm. The purchase order will serve as the official Notice to Proceed. It is GDOT’s intention that the contract will remain in effect for thirty (30) days unless modified in writing by GDOT with a purchase change order.

II. Selection Information

A. Selection Process

Once the deadline for bids has passed, all bids will be opened and reviewed to determine all mandatory requirements have been addressed correctly. All bids which are identified as correctly addressing all mandatory requirements will be reviewed and the total amount of the bid will be evaluated. The award will be made to the bid deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

B. Cost/Pricing

In the event of discrepancy(ies) between any unit prices and total bid prices, unit pricing shall prevail and total bid price shall be adjusted to reflect the sum total of all unit prices.

C. Bonding Requirements

The winning firm will be notified in writing via email and must provide the required Performance and Payment Bond within ten (10) business days of receiving the Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA). The Performance and Payment Bond shall be provided to the Department in the amount of 100 percent (%) of the total bid price, utilizing the Department’s form, GDOT Form-SP404, Performance and Payment Bonds, effectively securing the Contractor’s obligations to perform the Services hereunder and to ensure that payments owed to subcontractors approved by the Department are made with respect to performance of portions of the services.

If the Contractor does not provide the required Performance and Payment Bond form by the deadline, the Contractor may be deemed “non-responsive” and the Department may rescind the award and purchaser order.

At that point, the next lowest bidder will be notified via e-mail of the Department’s intent to accept the next lowest bid and the ten (10) business day requirement to provide the Performance and Payment Bond will be upheld.

D. Insurance Coverage Requirements

The winning firm will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance from insurers rated at least A- by A. M.

Best’s and registered to do business in the State of Georgia. The Contractor shall provide the following kinds of insurance in the minimum amount of coverage set forth below, to cover all loss and liability for damages on account of bodily injury, including death therefrom, and injury to or destruction of property caused by or arising from any and all operations carried on and any and all work performed by the Contractor to this project, the Contractor shall maintain liability insurance as follows: Workers Compensation (WC): Statutory coverage shall be maintained for Worker’s Compensation as required by the laws of the State of Georgia.

Bodily injury by Accident – each employee $100,000 Bodily injury by Disease – each employee $100,000 Bodily injury by Disease – policy limit $500,000

Commercial General Liability (CGL):

Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal & Aggregate Limit $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $3,000,000 Products/Completed Ops. Aggregate Limit $1,000,000

Automobile Liability Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000 To cover vehicles, owned, leased or rented by the Contractor

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The Contractor shall require its sub-contractors to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with business automobile liability coverage with companies and limits as stated above. GDOT shall be named as an additional insured and a copy of the policy endorsement shall be provided with the insurance certificate.

The Contractor shall procure the insurance policies at the Contractor’s own expense and shall furnish GDOT an insurance certificate listing the agency (GDOT) as the certificate holder. The insurance certificate must be provided within ten (10) business days of receiving the purchase order from GDOT.

The insurance certificate must document that the liability coverage purchased by the Contractor includes contractual liability coverage to insure the indemnity agreement as stated. In addition, the insurance certificate must provide the following:

a. Name, address, signature and telephone number of authorized agents.

b. Name and address of insured.

c. Name of Insurance Company.

d. Description of coverage in standard terminology.

e. Policy number, policy period and limits of liability.

f. Name and address of State Agency as certificate holder.

g. Thirty (30) day notice of cancellation.

h. Details of any special policy exclusions.

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

E. Method of Communication

All general communication of relevant information regarding this solicitation will be made via the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). All firms are responsible for checking the GPR on a regular basis for updates, clarifications, bid tabulation, and announcements. GDOT reserves the right to communicate via electronic-mail with the primary contact listed in the bid response document. Other specific communications will be made as indicated in this solicitation.

F. Award

Lowest, Responsive and Responsible: Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidding firm meeting all requirements.

G. Award Conditions

This solicitation and any bid submitted in response, regardless of whether the bid is determined to be the lowest cost, is not binding upon GDOT and does not obligate GDOT to procure or contract for any services. Neither GDOT nor any party submitting a bid will be bound unless and until the bid is mutually accepted by both parties.

GDOT will issue a Notice of Award announcing the awarded bidding firm. GDOT will issue a purchase order to the awarded firm which will represent GDOT’s acceptance of the selected Contractor.

III. Schedule of Events

The following Schedule of Events represents GDOT’s best estimate of the Schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta, Georgia. GDOT reserves the right to adjust the Schedule as GDOT deems necessary.

DATE TIME

a. GDOT issues public advertisement 4/8/2026

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IV. Criteria for Evaluation of Bids

The bidding firm must be prequalified in the indicated Right of Way Property Management service class(es) identified in Exhibit I in order to be evaluated and considered. All bid submittals will be pre-screened to verify that the bidding firm is prequalified in the required service class(es) and that the subcontractor(s) is prequalified in the required service class(es). GDOT’s Right of Way Property Management prequalification listing will be utilized to pre-screen the prequalification status of each bidding firm. Any bid submittal in which the bidding firm or the subcontractor(s) prequalification requirements are not met will be disqualified from further evaluation and consideration.

V. Instructions for Submittal of Bids

A. There is one (1) electronic bid submittal required. Bid submittal must include all completed and signed exhibits in their entirety that are identified in Section VII and all completed and signed addenda. The completed and signed bid documents must be legible. Bid submittal must be submitted in a PDF document attached to an e-mail.

The bid submittal email subject line must follow the naming convention for electronic records as follows:

Bidding firm’s full legal name Solicitation number (ITB number)

Bids are to be e-mailed to SpecialProjectsProcurement@dot.ga.gov

No bid submittals will be accepted after the time and date set for receipt.

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the bidder submitting the response.

GDOT is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of GDOT. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

GDOT reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any technicalities associated with this submittal if deemed in the best interest of the State.

A public bid opening will not be held by GDOT. A bid tabulation will be posted to the GPR once bid evaluations have been completed.

B. Questions and Requests for Clarification

Questions about any aspect of this solicitation, or the project, shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to Stacey Allen, email Sallen@dot.ga.gov . The deadline for submission of questions relating to this solicitation is the time and date shown in the (Schedule of Events- Section III above). From the issue date of this solicitation

b. Questions due to GDOT 4/10/2026 2:00 PM

c. Deadline for submission of Bid Response 4/15/2026 2:00 PM

d. GDOT completes evaluation and issues notification to winning firm TBD mailto:SpecialProjectsProcurement@dot.ga.gov mailto:Sallen@dot.ga.gov

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VI. GDOT Terms and Conditions

A. Statement of Agreement

With the submission of a bid, the respondent agrees that he/she has carefully examined the solicitation and agrees that it is the respondent’s responsibility to request clarification on any issues in any section of the solicitation with which the respondent disagrees or needs clarified. The respondent also understands that failure to mention these items during the question period will be interpreted to mean that the respondent is in full agreement with the terms, conditions, specifications and requirements therein. With submission of a bid, the respondent hereby certifies: (a) that this bid is genuine and is not made in the interest or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation; (b) that respondent has not directly or indirectly included or solicited any other respondent to put in a false or insincere bid; (c) that respondent has not solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from sending a bid.

The respondent also understands that failure to provide required information may result in disqualification.

Failure to provide administrative information may not result in disqualification. At the Department’s discretion, the Department may notify the respondent that administrative information is not provided or there was an error in the information provided, and the Department will allow a respondent to provide an update to the administrative information. However, the exception to this is the provision of the required GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT, which by Georgia Law requires disqualification of the response. The above changes mentioned to administrative information would be considered allowable as these would be limited to changes which do not affect the information which will be used in the evaluation process.

Failure of a respondent to provide the specific exhibits will result in disqualification. Any respondent who provides changes in addition to the information requested in the notice shall be subject to disqualification.

B. Sub-Contractors

Sub-Contractors shall generally be considered any team member which is performing any service which typically requires prequalification. Sub-Contractor must be listed in the Bid Summary Form and is subject to all terms and conditions in the Agreement.

C. Non-Discrimination

The Georgia Department of Transportation in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d--42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all proposers that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

D. Submittal Costs and Confidentiality

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the respondent submitting the response. The Department is not obligated to any respondent to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Department. Labeling information provided in submittals as “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until a final award.

E. Right to Cancel or Change Solicitation

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GDOT reserves the right to cancel any solicitations where it is determined to be in the best interest of the Department to do so. GDOT reserves the right to increase, reduce, add, or delete any item in this solicitation as deemed necessary.

It is the responsibility of all firms interested in submitting a bid for this solicitation to routinely check the posting on the Georgia Procurement Registry for any revisions to this solicitation.

F. Substitutions, Alternates, Exceptions, and Extensions

No substitutions or alternates will be accepted for this solicitation. Any respondent submitting substitutions or alternates will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

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VII. Post Bid Submittal Documents

The intended awardee will receive a Notice of Intent to Award with instructions via e-mail of the Department’s intent accept the Contractor’s bid. The preferred method for returning this documentation is by email however, hard copies of the documentation are required sent to the issuing officer at the address listed on page one. The intended awardee must submit copies of the documents listed below to the Issuing Officer referenced in Table 1, with original signatures and applicable required notary seals. The final award is contingent on post bid submittals being received within 10 calendar days and sufficiently meeting the Department’s needs.

A. Required Insurance Coverage and Certificates of Insurance:

The Contractor shall, prior to the issuance of the PO, procure and maintain the insurance coverage listed in Section II, Selection Information, Subsection D Insurance Coverage Requitements, which shall protect the Contractor and GDOT (as an additional insured) from any claims for bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury throughout the duration of the work, at the Contractor’s own expense. The Contractor will not be permitted to commence any work prior to the Department acceptance of insurance coverage. Failure to retain insurance for the term of the performance of the Services will result in a cease of work and may be grounds for termination.

B. Performance and Payment Bonds:

As required in Section II, Selection Information, Subsection C Bonding Requitements.

VIII. Solicitation Exhibits

The following list of Exhibits apply to this solicitation and must be submitted with the bid, with the exception of Exhibit I, Scope of Work. All information provided on the exhibits must be legible. Failure to complete an submit the required Exhibits with bid will result in disqualification of bid response:

EXHIBIT I – Scope of Services.

EXHIBIT II – Drug-Free Workplace Certification (Complete and return with bid).

EXHIBIT III – Bid Form (Complete and return).

EXHIBIT IV– Bid Summary Form (Complete and return with bid).

EXHIBIT V – Lien Waiver and Release (Complete and return with bid).

EXHIBIT VI - Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit (Complete and return with bid).

EXHIBIT VII - Scrutinized Company (Complete and return).

EXHIBIT VIII - Performance and Payment Bond Form

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EXHIBIT I

Scope of Services

1. Required Prequalification Service Classes

Prime Contractors are defined as the firm submitting the bid response and the firm with whom GDOT will contract.

The Team is defined as the Prime Contractor and their sub-contractor(s), who are considered team members. The Prime Contractor must be prequalified in the Right of Way Property Management service class (es) identified below in Section 5.A. The Prime Contractor or sub-contractor team members must be prequalified in the Right of Way Property Management service classes identified below in Section 5.B. A copy of the prequalification form must be provided for both the Prime as well as the Team at the time of bid submittal.

FOR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL, USE THE BELOW AND DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

A. The Prime Contractor MUST be prequalified by GDOT in either of the service classes listed below:

Service Class Number

Service Class Name

E-3 Demolition

B. The Team (either the Prime Contractor and/or one or more of their sub-contractor team members) MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the service classes listed below:

Service Class Number

Service Class Name

E-3 Demolition

NOTE: The team must include team members, either prime or sub, which are prequalified in both service classes.

If a Prime or Sub-Contractor’s prequalification will expire prior to the due date of this bid or if a firm has not been prequalified by GDOT, documentation must be provided which shows that the firm has submitted its application for prequalification prior to the bid due date. A copy of the prequalification form must be provided for both the Prime as well as the Team at the time of bid submittal.

For Prequalification information visit http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/Prequalification/SpecialtyServices .

The work consists of the equipment, supervision, and all other services required for the complete demolition of the structures identified and described in the Asbestos Inspection Reports. All improvements must be completely demolished and removed from their present site. All demolition debris must be removed and disposed of properly in an appropriate landfill or recycled in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 and the Georgia Rules for Solid Waste Management Chapter 391-3-4. The work will be completed in strict accordance with the Technical Specifications.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Project Notification Forms are required to be submitted by the Contractor immediately once the Notice of Award is received. Work shall commence as soon as possible following issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All work must be completed thirty (30) days following the Notice to Proceed unless modified in writing by GDOT with a purchase change order. The EPD Notification filing is included in the thirty (30) day period.

The work shall be completed as noted in the Demolition requirements within the Asbestos Inspection Report.

PENALTIES

As the construction schedule is critical for these project/parcel, the Contractor must begin work as soon as the Performance and Payment Bond is provided to GDOT contract officer. If the work on a specific project has not commenced within two (2) weeks providing the Performance and Payment Bond and the State Property Manager http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/Prequalification/SpecialtyServices

MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES /TRADE FIXTURES

Pre-Demolition Report

Demolition Requirements

Project No.: Cherokee PI No.: 0014132 Parcel No.: See list below

Requirement No. 1 The scope of this contract is for the demolition and proper disposal of the trade fixtures and miscellaneous structures including:

1. Parcel 30 - MS-1) Business sign base – CMU stone and signage removed, base approximately 2 FR x 11 FT x 16 IN in height, monument for sign face, approximately 9 FT x 9 FT, and associated footing;

2. Parcel 61 - MS-1) Monumental subdivision entrance sign – CMU/stone veneer (signage removed), three infill panels approximately 5 FT 4 IN ranging from 4 FT to 6 FT 6 IN in height in center section located between four 20 IN x 20 IN columns 4 FT – 5 FT in height and associated footings;MS-2) Hose bibb;

3. Parcel 64 - MS-1) Monumental subdivision entrance sign – CMU/stone veneer (signage removed), three infill panels approximately 5 FT 4 IN ranging from 4 FT to 6 FT 6 IN in height in center section located between four 20 IN x 20 IN columns 4 FT – 5 FT in height and associated footings;

4. Parcel 74A - MS-1) Business sign – CMU/stone veneer base, approximately 2 FT 4 IN x 9 FT 8 IN x 2 FT in height with steel frame/stucco columns, approximately 10 IN x 14 IN, supporting signs approximately 7 FT x 12 FT and associated footing;

5. Parcel 76 - MS-1) Business sign – CMU/stone veneered base, approximately 12 FT x 2 FT x 4 FT in height with CMU/stone veneered columns, approximately 20 IN x 2 FT extending 16 FT supporting steel framed signs, and associated footing.

All improvements must be completely demolished and removed from their present site.

All demolition debris must be removed and disposed of properly in an appropriate landfill or recycled in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 and the Georgia Rules for Solid Waste Management Chapter 391-3-4. The work will be completed in strict accordance with the DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, Office of Right of Way, Property Management, dated April 2018. (DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS).

Requirement No. 2 Upon receipt of the Purchase Order, the demolition contractor shall submit 811 information for dig permit and utility locates immediately. GA EPD notification through GEOS portal is not required.

Requirement No. 3 These acquisitions are partial takes. See Right of Way plans are attached to individual reports. Work shall be accomplished within the demolition easement and the required right of way.

Requirement No. 4 Assume for bidding that a licensed electrician will be required to disconnect electrical service to the signs and lights being demolished. Provide new circuits or re-route existing electrical circuits to remaining light standards. No electrical plans are available.

Requirement No. 5 Any business from which these items will be removed will remain open and operating.

Plan and execute removal of items to minimize disruptions to normal traffic or business operations.

Requirement No. 6 The demolition contractor shall employee a licensed electrician to provide any electrical disconnections necessary to complete the demolition of these miscellaneous structures.

Pre-Demolition Report

Demolition Requirements

Requirement No. 7 Vegetative material required to be removed to complete the demolition of these miscellaneous structures will be removed from the site and properly disposed of.

Requirement No. 8 All concrete foundations and slabs will be removed from the site and disposed of properly. Do not push demolition debris into the soil.

Requirement No. 9 Provide, as necessary, fill dirt in strict accordance with the DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS to properly slope the site after the structure foundation has been removed. The area from which the structures have been removed and the site disturbed shall be sloped and graded to provide positive drainage (no ponding).

Fill dirt shall be compacted in voids to 95% compaction in strict accordance with the DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. In paved areas, soil shall be covered with 6” minimum compacted crush n’ run gravel on level with adjacent paving. In non-paved areas, the grade shall be prepared in accordance with Requirement No. 10 below.

Requirement No. 10 The final grade shall be prepared for landscaping by smoothing or raking the surface to remove all debris from the surface. Surface debris includes large dirt clods, rocks, debris from demolition, trash, etc. The soil surface shall be smoothed such that ruts and treads from the excavation equipment are not visible. The final grade shall be in a condition that it can be maintained by a residential lawn mower. Once the new grade has been prepared, the Contractor shall apply temporary seeding and straw cover to stabilize the demolition area and assist in erosion control, as prescribed in the GESA Handbook, 2"

- 4" of dry straw covering (Ds1, Ds2) grass seed mixtures based on the season of the year and the geographic area.

Requirement No. 11 The escape of sediment from the site shall be prevented by the installation of erosion and sediment control measures and practices prior to, or concurrent with, land disturbing activities. The Contractor is required to follow all erosion, runoff, and sediment control practices, including erecting of silt fencing or other measures as necessary, as required by local, state, and federal regulations. All erosions control measures shall comply with TITLE 12. Conservation and Natural Resources Chapter 7.

Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation. The design of the erosion control measures will be provided by NPDES trained and certified personnel.

PRE-DEMOLITION REPORT

County: Cherokee PI No.: 0014132 Parcel No. 30 Structure: MS-1

Street Address: 5979 Cumming Highway City: Canton State: GA Zip Code: 30115

Nearest Major Intersection: Cumming Highway and Eagles Nest Road

GDOT Contact: Nicole Legall Phone: 404-347-0172

Description of miscellaneous structures/trade fixtures

MS-1) Business sign base – CMU stone and signage removed, base approximately 2 FR x 11 FT x 16 IN in height, monument for sign face, approximately 9 FT x 9 FT, and associated footing.

Supplemental Instructions

No suspect asbestos-containing materials were identified at this structure. If suspect materials previously concealed which are uncovered by the demolition efforts, the suspect materials should be assumed to contain asbestos or properly sampled by an AHERA-accredited Asbestos Inspector to verify otherwise.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, Office of Right of Way, Property Management, dated May 2018.

Note: In accordance with the Technical Specifications, it is the responsibility of the Demolition Contractor to visit the site to verify quantities and conditions of improvements prior to submitting a bid.

Date of Inspection:

March 23, 2026 Site/Asbestos Inspector

Donna B. Folkner Certificate No. 20393, expiration 3/25/2026 PenPoint LLC Facilities Environmental Consultants 350 Briarwood Court, Marietta, GA 30068, (404) 285-3922

Owner Contact:

Tyler Dixon 404-847-0860

Photograph Number 1. Comments

Photograph Number 2. Comments

Aerial location map.

County: Cherokee PI No.: 0014132 Parcel No. 61 Structure: MS-1,2

Street Address: 1400 White City Drive City: Canton State: GA Zip Code: 30115

Nearest Major Intersection: Cumming Highway and White City Drive

MS-1) Monumental subdivision entrance sign – CMU/stone veneer (signage removed), three infill panels approximately 5 FT 4 IN ranging from 4 FT to 6 FT 6 IN in height in center section located between four 20 IN x 20 IN columns 4 FT – 5 FT in height and associated footings.

MS-2) Hose bibb. Cut and cap line serving hose bibb at ROW line.

No suspect asbestos-containing materials were identified at this structure. If suspect materials previously concealed which are uncovered by the demolition efforts, the suspect materials should be assumed to contain asbestos or properly sampled by an AHERA-accredited Asbestos Inspector to verify otherwise.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, Office of Right of

Note: In accordance with the Technical Specifications, it is the responsibility of the Demolition Contractor to visit the site to verify

Donna B. Folkner Certificate No. 20393, expiration 3/25/2026

Tiffany Farmer 678-764-6236

MS-2

MS-1

County: Cherokee PI No.: 0014132 Parcel No. 64 Structure: MS-1

Street Address: 1400 White City Drive City: Canton State: GA Zip Code: 30115

Nearest Major Intersection: Cumming Highway and White City Drive

MS-1) Monumental subdivision entrance sign – CMU/stone veneer (signage removed), three infill panels approximately 5 FT 4 IN ranging from 4 FT to 6 FT 6 IN in height in center section located between four 20 IN x 20 IN columns 4 FT – 5 FT in height and associated footings.

No suspect asbestos-containing materials were identified at this structure. If suspect materials previously concealed which are uncovered by the demolition efforts, the suspect materials should be assumed to contain asbestos or properly sampled by an AHERA-accredited Asbestos Inspector to verify otherwise.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, Office of Right of

Note: In accordance with the Technical Specifications, it is the responsibility of the Demolition Contractor to visit the site to verify

Donna B. Folkner Certificate No. 20393, expiration 3/25/2026

Tiffany Farmer 678-764-6236

County: Cherokee PI No.: 0014132 Parcel No. 74A Structure: MS-1

Street Address: adjacent to 7778 Cumming Hwy City: Canton State: GA Zip Code: 30115

Nearest Major Intersection: Cumming Highway and Macedonia Forest Circle

MS-1) Business sign – CMU/stone veneer base, approximately 2 FT 4 IN x 9 FT 8 IN x 2 FT in height with steel frame/stucco columns, approximately 10 IN x 14 IN, supporting signs approximately 7 FT x 12 FT and associated footing.

No suspect asbestos-containing materials were identified at this structure. If suspect materials previously concealed which are uncovered by the demolition efforts, the suspect materials should be assumed to contain asbestos or properly sampled by an AHERA-accredited Asbestos Inspector to verify otherwise.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, Office of Right of

Note: In accordance with the Technical Specifications, it is the responsibility of the Demolition Contractor to visit the site to verify

Donna B. Folkner Certificate No. 20393, expiration 3/25/2026

Don Bailey 770-720-6225

County: Cherokee PI No.: 0014132 Parcel No. 76 Structure: MS-1

Street Address: 7778 Cumming Hwy City: Canton State: GA Zip Code: 30115

Nearest Major Intersection: Cumming Highway and Macedonia Forest Circle

MS-1) Business sign – CMU/stone veneered base, approximately 12 FT x 2 FT x 4 FT in height with CMU/stone veneered columns, approximately 20 IN x 2 FT extending 16 FT supporting steel framed signs, and associated footing.

No suspect asbestos-containing materials were identified at this structure. If suspect materials previously concealed which are uncovered by the demolition efforts, the suspect materials should be assumed to contain asbestos or properly sampled by an AHERA-accredited Asbestos Inspector to verify otherwise.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the DEMOLITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, Office of Right of

Note: In accordance with the Technical Specifications, it is the responsibility of the Demolition Contractor to visit the site to verify

Donna B. Folkner Certificate No. 20393, expiration 3/25/2026

Cindy Herbert 404-444-3164

Revised 11/5/2025 11 deems that the work remaining cannot be completed by the completion date as established for that project, the Department may terminate the contract.

Any citation given to the Contractor by the GA EPD or the US EPA shall be forwarded to the State Property Manager.

The Department may terminate the contract for the Contractor based on the severity or frequency of citations or non-performance and may remove the Contractor from the pre-qualified Contractors list for a period of one year.

The state of Georgia may cancel, terminate, or suspend the contract in whole or in part wherein it is determined by the state that the Contractor is in violation of the contract.

Items remaining inside the structure, ranging from trash/debris to inventory to building materials to furnishings, are considered abandoned and shall be removed under this contract.

Asbestos Inspection Reports and/or PM-10A Reports, for each parcel, are attached with detailed Scope of Work and is a part of Exhibit I.

I hereby agree to all the above provisions and respectfully submit the bids as indicated in Exhibit “III”- Bid Form for such demolition of improvements, structures, or other encumbrances in the right of way and/or easement areas of the Project.

I further agree to accept all of the above units for which I am the successful bidder, and agree to remove the above in the manner heretofore prescribed within the thirty (30) days required. I further agree to a continuance of this contract until such time as the Department accepts same not to exceed thirty (30) days from the Notice to Proceed.

In the event that I am unable to fulfill any or all of the conditions of this contract, I understand and agree that any and all monies on deposit with the Department relative to this contract are subject to forfeiture by the Department as liquidated damages and that a penalty of $500.00 will be imposed for each day beyond the thirty (30) day limit on this project. Further, such unsatisfactory performance shall vest title to all improvements upon which deposits forfeited in said Department.

Further, I understand and agree to the forfeiture of any and all deposits in the event that I am unable to deliver the required bonding or insurance certificates to the Department within five (5) business days of notice to proceed.

The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that each person, including but not limited to Contractor, Firm, Corporation, Principals or Individuals, interested in this Bid as a principal is named herein and that no other party has any interest in this Bid; that this Bid is made without connection with any other person making a Bid; and that this Bid is made without collusion on the part of any person, firm, or corporation. The undersigned further certifies that he is authorized to make this Bid, individually or as an authorized official of the indicated company or firm and agrees to accept this proposal as a binding contract for the demolition of improvements, structures or other encumbrances that will be executed by the Department after award of the Bid and receipt of the required Performance and Payment Bond and Insurance Certificate.

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EXHIBIT II

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

The undersigned certifies that the provisions of Code Sections 50-24-1 through 50-24-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Drug-free Workplace Act", have been complied with in full. The undersigned further certifies that:

(1) A drug-free workplace will be provided for the contractor's employees during the performance of the contract; and

(2) All subcontractors to perform work under this proposal must be listed in this proposal prior to submission of the Bid.

SUBCONTRACTOR(S)

Name:______________________________ Address:________________________________

Name:______________________________ Address:________________________________

Failure to list subcontractors will preclude the subletting of any portion of this Contract, and any violation of the Demolition Contractor's sole responsibility will constitute grounds for termination of this Contract. Each Demolition Contractor shall secure from that subcontractor a written certification that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the subcontractor's employees during the performance of this Contract pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-24-3.

Also the undersigned further certifies that he/she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the Contract.

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EXHIBIT II

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION (Continued)

This the day of ________, 20____.

In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal the day above written.

DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR:______________________________________

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered In the Presence of:

Signed:______________________________________ (L.S.)

Name: ______________________________________Title (Print or Type)

Address:_____________________________________ Notary Public

City, State, Zip Code:__________________________________

Fed/SS#:___________________________________________

Phone:______________________________________________

Fed/SS#:____________________________________________

Fax:________________________________________________

E- mail:_____________________________________________

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EXHIBIT III

BID FORM

Georgia Department of Transportation Office of Operational Procurement One Georgia Center 600 West Peachtree Street NW, Floor 19 Atlanta, GA 30308

From:

(Contractor)

(Address)

(City, State, Zip Code)

Having carefully examined the included specifications, as well as inspecting the premises and conditions affecting the work, the Undersigned (Undersigned hereby refers to the Contractor, Firm, Corporation, Principals, or Individual(s) offering this proposal) proposes to furnish all services, labor, and materials required to perform all required work for the above referenced project for the sum of:

Dollars ($ ________________) which sum is hereby called the Bid Price. This Bid Price is further summarized on the EXHIBIT IV - Bid Summary Form, hereby attached to this proposal.

The Undersigned hereby acknowledges the following addendum(s)________________________

(State “none” if no addendum have been issued).

The Undersigned hereby agrees that this Bid may not be revoked or withdrawn after the time set for the opening of bids, but shall remain open for an acceptance period of sixty (60) days following such time.

In case the Undersigned shall be notified in writing by mail, facsimile, telephone, telegraph, or other form of delivery of the acceptance of this proposal within sixty days (60) after the time set for the opening of bids, the Undersigned agrees to file with the Georgia Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Program the required Demolition Project Notification(s). Work will commence immediately after the ten (10) day notification period ends and will be performed in the time frame established on the submitted notification form for the above noted compensation. The Undersigned further agrees to complete said work within the specified number of days of the receipt of the notification of acceptance of this proposal by the Undersigned.

Prior to contract award only the low bidding firm will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond to the Department in the amount of 100 percent (%) of the total bid price, utilizing the Department’s form, GDOT Form- SP404, Performance and Payment Bonds, effectively securing the Contractor’s obligations to perform the Services hereunder and to ensure that payments owed to subcontractors approved by the Department are made with respect to performance of portions of the services.

The Department reserves the right to withdraw from the award any unit, structure, or parcel prior to the acceptance of this proposal. The contract price will be adjusted according to the schedule of prices listed in the attached Exhibit IV” - Bid Summary Form.

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By submitting this proposal, the Undersigned certifies that this proposal is made without prior understanding agreement or connection with any corporation, firm, or individual submitting a proposal for the same project. The Undersigned further agrees that this proposal is in all respects fair and being made without collusion of fraud. The undersigned further agrees that he understands collusive bidding is a violation of Georgia and Federal Law and such bidding can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards. By submitting the proposal, the Undersigned agrees to abide by all conditions of this proposal and the specifications of the project.

This the _ day of , 20____.

In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal the day above written.

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered (Name of Demolition Contractor Company) Signed, Sealed, and Delivered In the Presence of: Signed:______________________________________ (L.S.)

Name: ____________________________________Title (Print or Type) Address:_____________________________________ Notary Public Phone:______________________________________

City, State Zip Code:___________________________

Phone:______________________________________

Fed/SS#:_____________________________________

Fax:________________________________________

E- mail:_____________________________________

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EXHIBIT IV

BID SUMMARY FORM

Project Description: Demolition Of Improvements, Structures, Or Other Encumbrances in The Right Of Way or Easement Areas

Bidding Firm Name:

Sub-Contractor(s) Name:

Parcel(s) Description Bid Amount

Parcel #30

Parcel 30 – Demolition and Removal - MS-1) Business sign base – CMU stone and signage removed, base approximately 2 FR x 11 FT x 16 IN in height, monument for sign face, approximately 9 FT x 9 FT, and associated footing.

Address: 5979 Cumming Hwy, Cumming Hwy Canton GA 30115

Including all the work listed on the Abatement and Demolition Contract Items pages.

#61

Parcel 61 - Demolition and Removal - MS-1) Monumental subdivision entrance sign – CMU/stone veneer (signage removed), three infill panels approximately 5 FT 4 IN ranging from 4 FT to 6 FT 6 IN in height in center section located between four 20 IN x 20 IN columns 4 FT – 5 FT in height and associated footings; MS-2) Hose bibb

Address: 1400 White City Drive, Canton GA 30115

#64

Parcel 64 – Demolition and Removal – MS-1) Monumental subdivision entrance sign – CMU/stone veneer (signage removed), three infill panels approximately 5 FT 4 IN ranging from 4 FT to 6 FT 6 IN in height in center section located between four 20 IN x 20 IN columns 4 FT – 5 FT in height and associated footings.

Address: 1400 White City Drive, Canton GA 30115

#74A

Parcel 74A – Demolition and Removal – MS-1) Business sign – CMU/stone veneer base, approximately 2 FT 4 IN x 9 FT 8 IN x 2 FT in height with steel frame/stucco columns, approximately 10 IN $8,000.00 x 14 IN, supporting signs approximately 7 FT x 12 FT and associated footing.

Address: adjacent 7778 Cumming Hwy Canton GA 30115

#76

Parcel 76 – Demolition and Removal – MS-1) Business sign – CMU/stone veneered base, approximately 12 FT x 2 FT x 4 FT in height with CMU/stone veneered columns, approximately 20 IN x 2 FT extending 16 FT supporting steel framed signs, and associated footing.

Address: 7778 Cumming Hwy Canton GA 30115

Bid price shall include all labor, equipment, materials and incidentals required for completion of this demolition project. A bid price must be provided for each parcel.

The Contractor shall begin work when the Notice to Proceed is issued by GDOT. All work must be completed in thirty (30) days from NTP.

Including all the work listed on the Pre-Demolition Report pages.

Total Bid Amount

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EXHIBIT V

LIEN WAIVER…