PROJECT MANUAL _ BURNT HICKORY (003).pdf

Project Manual

For

BARTOW COUNTY

ROAD DEPARTMENT

BURNT HICKORY ROAD

INTERSECTION AT

LADDS MOUNTAIN ROAD

Project Location:

Intersection of Burnt Hickory Road and Ladds Mountain Road

Prepared by:

114 OLD MILL ROAD, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120

PHONE: 770.387.0440 FAX: 770.607.5151

Date: 3/19/26

Bartow County March 19, 2026 Burnt Hickory Road Intersection at Ladds Mountain Road

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SECTION 0020 - INVITATION TO BID

SECTION 0100 – INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

1.01 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.02 DEFINITION

1.03 PREPARATION OF BID

1.04 METHOD OF BIDDING

1.05 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

1.06 BID MODIFICATION

1.07 BID SECURITY

1.08 SUB CONTRACTS

1.09 CONDITIONS OF THE PROJECT

1.10 NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.11 OBLIGATION OF BIDDER

1.12 METHOD OF AWARD

1.13 EMPLOYMENT OF LOCAL LABOR

1.14 LICENSES AND PERMITS

1.15 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND FAILURE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

1.16 TIME OF COMPLETION

1.17 SECURITY FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE

1.18 POWER OF ATTORNEY

1.19 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

1.20 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF DOCUMENTS

1.21 CLAIMS

1.22 TIMELY EXECUTION

1.23 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

SECTION 0200 – BID PROPOSAL

BID BOND

BID PROPOSAL

SCHEDULE OF BID ITEMS

CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT BOND

CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE BOND

STATEMENT OF BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS

PROJECT INFORMATION FORM

CORPORATE CERTIFICATE

CONTRACTOR’S PREQUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER

CONTRACT

AFFIDAVIT VERIFYING STATUS FOR BENEFIT APPLICATION

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATE

AFFIDAVIT FOR FINAL PAYMENT

CERTIFICATION OF NPDES

SECTION 0700 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 1 – NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT

ARTICLE 2 – EXECUTION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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ARTICLE 3 – CONTRACT SECURITY

ARTICLE 4 – INSURANCE

ARTICLE 5 – INDEMNIFICATION

ARTICLE 6 – NOTICE TO PROCEED

ARTICLE 7 – TERMINATION OF WORK FOR DEFAULT

ARTICLE 8 – TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE OWNER

ARTICLE 9 – ASSIGNMENTS

ARTICLE 10 – SUBCONTRACTING

ARTICLE 11 – AUTHORITY OF THE ENGINEER

ARTICLE 12 – SEPARATE CONTRACTS

ARTICLE 13 – LAWS AND REGULATIONS

ARTICLE 14 – TAXES

ARTICLE 15 – NOTICE AND SERVICE THEREOF

ARTICLE 16 – PATENTS

ARTICLE 17 – LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

ARTICLE 18 – PRODUCTS

ARTICLE 19 – SUPERVISION OF WORK

ARTICLE 20 – INTERRUPTION OF FACILITY OPERATIONS

ARTICLE 21 – PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSONS

ARTICLE 22 – PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

ARTICLE 23 – PROTECTION, LOCATION AND RELOCATION OF UTILITIES

ARTICLE 24 – SCHEDULES, REPORTS AND RECORDS

ARTICLE 25 – DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

ARTICLE 26 – SURVEYS

ARTICLE 27 – TESTING, INSPECTION AND REJECTION OF WORK

ARTICLE 28 – CONTRACT TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

ARTICLE 29 – CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT

ARTICLE 30 – PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

SECTION 0800 – SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 1 – NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT

ARTICLE 2 – EXECUTION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

ARTICLE 4 – INSURANCE

ARTICLE 15 – NOTICE AND SERVICE THEREOF

ARTICLE 17 – LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

ARTICLE 20 – INTERRUPTION OF FACILITY OPERATIONS

ARTICLE 24 – SCHEDULES, REPORTS AND RECORDS

ARTICLE 30 – PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

SECTION 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 DESCRIPTION

1.02 PROJECT LOCATION

1.03 QUANTITIES

1.04 CONTINUATION OF SERVICE

SECTION 01011 – UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS

1.01 SCOPE

1.02 MILESTONE

1.03 SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

1.04 SEQUENCING

1.05 SCHEDULING AND SEQUENCING WORK

1.06 BORROW SITE MATERIAL

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1.07 MISC. SPECIAL STIPULATIONS

SECTION 01025 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 01055 – CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

SECTION 01060 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.01 SCOPE

SECTION 01091 – CODES AND STANDARDS

1.01 DESCRIPTION

1.02 STANDARD ORGANIZATIONS

1.03 SYMBOLS

SECTION 01410 – TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

1.01 SCOPE

1.02 PAYMENT FOR TESTING SERVICES

1.03 LABORATORY DUTIES

1.04 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.06 PRODUCT HANDLING

1.07 FURNISHING MATERIALS

1.08 CODE COMPLIANCE TESTING

1.09 CONTRACTOR’S CONVENIENCE TESTING

1.10 SCHEDULES FOR TESTING

1.11 TAKING SPECIMENS

1.12 TRANSPORTING SAMPLES

SECTION 01510 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES

1.01 SCOPE

1.02 GENERAL

1.03 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

1.04 FIRST AID FACILITIES

1.05 SANITARY FACILITIES

1.06 POTABLE WATER

1.07 ENCLOSURES AND CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

1.08 PARKING FACILITIES

SECTION 01540 – JOB SITE SECURITY

1.01 BARRICADES, LIGHTS AND SIGNALS

SECTION 01610 – TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

1.01 SCOPE

1.02 TRANSPORTATION

1.03 HANDLING

SECTION 01611 – STORAGE AND PROTECTION

1.01 SCOPE

1.02 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

1.03 EXTENDED STORAGE

SECTION 01720 – RECORD DOCUMENTS

1.01 SCOPE

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1.02 MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.04 RECORDING

1.05 RECORD DRAWINGS

1.06 SPECIFICATIONS

1.07 SUBMITTAL

SECTION 01740 – WARRANTIES AND BONDS

1.01 PROJECT MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY

Section 0020 - INVITATION TO BID

Bartow County Road Department

Project No. RFB 26-35-002

Bartow County (Owner) will receive sealed bids for all materials, labor, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary for the construction of the Burnt Hickory Road Intersection at Ladds Mountain Road until April 23rd, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. local time. All bids must be submitted in a sealed manila envelope with the name of the person submitting the bid.

Bids will be opened to the public at 3:00 P.M. on April 23rd, 2026 in The Commissioner’s Conference Room at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville GA. 30120. Bid Proposals can be mailed or delivered to the Commissioner’s Office, at 135 West Cherokee Ave.

Cartersville, Georgia until 3:00 P.M. local time, April 23rd, 2026, and then at said place publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals received after the designated time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held in the Commissioner’s Conference Room at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville, GA. 30120 on April 2nd, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.

The Scope of Work Includes:

Construction will consist of the relocation of the intersection at Burnt Hickory Road and Ladds Mountain Road, with the realignment of Ladds Mountain Road and will also include widening along both existing roads. The project will contain approximately 2,720 feet of roadway work.

The GDOT Standard Specifications Construction Transportation Systems, 2021 Edition, Supplemental Specifications Book, 2016 edition, and applicable special provisions and supplemental specifications apply to the contract.

Bidders submitting bids must be GDOT qualified contractors.

Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. All bonds must be countersigned by a Georgia Resident Agent.

A Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Bid Price and a Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the Bid Price and a Certificate of Insurance must be furnished by the successful bidder prior to commencing work.

Bidders shall inform themselves of and comply with all conditions and specifications contained in the bid package, contract, related documents and State and Federal Laws, and moreover in specific to the Contract Conditions.

Payment for the work will be made on a monthly basis and within 30 days of the date in which billing is received. Applications for payment should be submitted on or before the first of each month and will be approved for payment by the OWNER on the basis of work in place.

PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE

FOR PICKUP ON OR AFTER MARCH 19TH, 2026 and can be reviewed at the following location:

Goodwyn Mills Cawood

114 Old Mill Road Cartersville, GA 30120

770-387-0440

Bid Documents may be obtained from Goodwyn Mills Cawood for a non-refundable fee of $350 for a printed set of design drawings. Electronic copies of the bidding documents are available free of charge upon request.

One contract shall be awarded covering all work and the maximum time for completion shall not exceed 180 consecutive calendar days from the start date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must agree to pay liquidated damages as specified in the contract documents for delays or extension in construction time. The anticipated Start Date will be June 1st, 2026.

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, Bidder shall insure that employees and employment applicants are not discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.

Bidders must also comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1) and the Federal Work Authorization Program (O.C.G.A. § 13-10- 91). Contractor and Sub-Contractor Compliance Affidavits must be completed and submitted as a part of the bid documents in order to be considered for this project.

The right is reserved by the Owner to delay the award of the Contract for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of opening of the bids. The right is also reserved to reject or accept any and all bids in whole or in part and to waive any and all technicalities of informalities.

SECTION 0100 – INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

Bartow County (hereinafter called the Owner), invites bids on the form attached hereto, all blanks of which must be appropriately filled in. Bids will be received by the Owner at 3:00 PM on April 23rd , 2026 in The Commissioner’s Conference

Room at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville GA. 30120. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The envelope containing the bids must be sealed and designated as the bid for the construction of the project entitled:

BID PROPOSAL

BARTOW COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT

Burnt Hickory Road Intersection at Ladds Mountain Road

The Owner may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and may waive any informalities to reject any and all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered.

1.01 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Contract Documents include the Contract Agreement, Invitation to Bid, Instruction to Bidders, Contractor’s Bid (including all documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-Bid documentation required by the Owner prior to the Notice of Award), Bonds, all Special Conditions, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Specifications, Drawings, and addenda, together with written amendments, change orders, field orders and the Engineer’s written interpretations and clarifications issued in accordance with the General Conditions on or after the date of the Contract Agreement.

B. Shop drawing submittals reviewed in accordance with the General Conditions, geotechnical investigations and soil reports, and drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structure at or contiguous to the site, are not Contract Documents.

C. The Contract Documents shall define and describe the complete work to which they relate.

1.02 DEFINITION

Where the following words, or the pronouns used instead, occur herein, they shall have the following meanings:

1. “Owner” shall mean the Bartow County, Georgia party of the first part to the “Contract Agreement” or its authorized representative.

2. “Engineer” shall mean Goodwyn Mills Cawood.

3. “Department” - Where Department is used in this Project Manual, Plans, Details or in GDOT’s Specifications. “Department” Shall mean Owner, Engineer or GDOT.

4. “Contractor” shall mean the party of the second part to the Contract Agreement or the authorized and legal representative of such party.

5. “Work” and “Project” shall mean the entire completed construction required to be furnished under the Contract Documents.

6. “Contract Time” shall mean 180 consecutive calendar days as provided in the

Contract Agreement for completion of the Project, to be computed from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

7. “Liquidated Damages” shall mean the sum of $500.00 which the Bidder agrees to pay for each consecutive calendar day beyond the Contract Time required to complete the Project. Liquidated Damages will end upon written notification from the Owner of final acceptance of the Project.

8. “Products” shall mean materials or equipment permanently incorporated into the

Project.

9. “Provide” shall mean to furnish and install.

10. “Balanced Bid” shall mean a Bid in which each of the unit prices and total amount bid for each of the listed items reasonably reflects the value of that item with regard to the entire job considering the prevailing cost of labor, material and equipment in the relevant market. A Bid is unbalanced when, in the opinion of the Owner, any unit prices or total amounts bid on any of the listed items do not reasonably reflect such values.

11. “Substantial completion of the work”, solely for the purposed of Official Code of

Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) §13-10-80(b)(2)(c), shall be defined as occurring on the date of the written notification from the Engineer that the Project is ready for final inspection, as specified in Section 00800, Article 30, paragraph (g).

12. “Satisfactorily completed”, solely for the purposes of O.C.G.A §13-10-20(b), shall mean the completion of all work, certifications and affidavits as specified in Section 0800, Article 30, paragraph (g).

1.03 PREPARATION OF BID

Each bid must be submitted on the prescribed form. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, in numerals for total unit cost, numerals only for unit prices, AND NUMERALS AND WORD FOR TOTAL COST. In case of discrepancies, words will take precedence over numerals and unit prices will take precedence over totals.

Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his address, and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified in the bid form. Any bid which is not properly prepared and accompanied by required certifications may be rejected by the Owner.

The Bidder shall provide on the outside of the sealed envelope the following information; otherwise the Bid will not be opened and will be returned to the Bidder:

1. Bidder’s Name

2. Bid proposal

BARTOW COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT

Any and all Bids not meeting the aforementioned criteria for Bid submittal may be declared non-responsive, and subsequently returned to the Bidder.

The Contractor, in signing a Bid on the whole or any portion of the Project, shall conform to the following requirements:

1. Bids which are not signed by individuals making them shall have attached thereto a power of attorney evidencing authority to sign the Bid in the name of the person for whom it is signed.

2. Bids which are signed for a partnership shall be signed by all of the partners or by an attorney-in-fact. If a Bid is signed by an attorney-in-fact, there should be attached to the Bid a power of attorney executed by the partners evidencing authority to sign the Bid.

3. Bids which are signed for a corporation shall have the correct corporate name thereof and the signature of the president or other authorized office of the corporation manually written below the corporate name following the wording “By ______”. Corporation seal shall also be affixed to the Bid.

4. The Bidder shall complete, execute and submit the following documents, which are attached to these Contract Documents:

a) The Bid Proposal

b) The Bid Bond

c) Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications- previous similar projects

d) Contractor’s GDOT Prequalification’s

e) Schedule of work completed under 120 days.

f) Corporate Certificate, if the Bidder is a corporation

g) Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder

h) Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1) and the Federal Work Authorization Program (O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91).

Contractor and Sub-Contractor Compliance Affidavits

1.04 METHOD OF BIDDING

The unit or lump sum price for each of the several items in the Bid of each Bidder shall include its pro rata share of overhead and profit so that the sum of the products, obtained by multiplying the quantity shown for each item by the unit price, represents the total Bid. Any Bid not conforming to this requirement may be rejected. Additionally, Unbalance Bids will be subject to rejection. Conditional Bids will not be accepted. The special attention of all Bidders Is called to this provision, for should conditions make it necessary to revise the quantities, no limit will be fixed for such increased or decreased quantities nor extra compensation allowed.

1.05 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

Oral interpretations of the meaning of plans, specifications or other contract documents shall not be binding over written material.

Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to Goodwyn Mills Cawood at 114 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, Georgia or via email to Trey Harkins at trey.harkins@gmcnetwork.com and to be given consideration must be received at least five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. All requests for information will cease five days prior to the bid opening. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications, which, will be mailed by postal or electronically by email to all prospective bidders. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretations shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the contract documents.

1.06 BID MODIFICATION

Any bidder may modify his bid by electronic communication(email) at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, provided such electronic communication is received by the Engineer 60 minutes prior to the closing time, and, provided further, the Engineer is satisfied that a written confirmation of the electronic modification over the signature of the bidder that was mailed prior to the closing time. If written confirmation is not received within two days from the closing time, no consideration will be given to the electronic modification. Email Modifications shall be sent to trey.harkins@gmcnetwork.com

1.07 BID SECURITY

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond prepared on the form of bid bond attached hereto, duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company approved by the Owner, in the amount of 5% of the bid. Such certified checks or bid bonds will be returned to all except the three lowest bidders within three days after the opening of bids, and the remaining certified checks or bid bonds will be returned promptly after the Owner and the accepted bidder have executed the contracts, or, if no award has been made within 120 days after the date of the opening of bids, upon demand of the bidder at any time thereafter, so long as he has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid.

If for any reason whatsoever the successful Bidder withdraws from the competition after opening of the Bids, or if Bidder refuses to execute and deliver the Contract and Bonds required within 14 days after receipt of notice of the acceptance of Bid, the Owner may proceed to enforce the provisions of the Bid Bond.

1.08 SUB CONTRACTS

If required by the Owner, the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, will within 7 days after the day of the Bid opening submit to the Owner a list of all Subcontractors and other persons and organizations (including those who are to furnish the principal items of material and equipment) proposed for those portions of the Work as to which such identification is so required.

Subcontractors must provide insurance equal to that of the bidding contractor. If the Owner, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, other person or organization, may, before giving the Notice of Award, request the apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute without an increase in Bid price. If the apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, the contract shall not be awarded to such Bidder, but his declining to make any such substitution will not constitute grounds for sacrificing his Bid Security. Any Subcontractor, other person or organization so listed and to whom the Owner does not make written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner.

1.09 CONDITIONS OF THE PROJECT

Each Bidder must be informed fully of the conditions relating to the construction of the Project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a successful Bidder of the obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract. Insofar as possible, the Contractor, in carrying out the work, must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or interference with the work of any other Contractor.

The Bidder is advised to examine the location of the Project and to be informed fully as to its conditions; the conformation of the ground; the character, quality and quantity of the products needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work; the general and local conditions and all other matters which can in any way affect the work to be done under the Contract. Failure to examine the site will not relieve the successful Bidder of an obligation to furnish all products and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract.

The Bidder shall notify the Owner of the date and time Bidder proposes to examine the location of the Project. The Bidder shall confine examination to the specific areas designated for the proposed construction, including easements and public right-of-ways. If, due to some unforeseen reason, the Owner’s proceedings for obtaining the proposed construction site (including easements), have not been completed, the Bidder may enter the site only with the express consent of the property owner. The Bidder is solely responsible for any damages caused by examination of the site.

1.10 NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

If any special federal, state, county or city laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of any authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the Project, enclosed, herein referred to, or applicable by law to the Project, conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents, then the most stringent requirement prevails.

1.11 OBLIGATION OF BIDDER

By submission of a Bid, each Bidder warrants that Bidder has inspected the site and has read and is thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents (including all addenda). The failure or omission of any Bidder to examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to the Bid.

1.12 METHOD OF AWARD

The Contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible Bidder submitting the lowest Bid complying with the conditions of the Contract Documents.

The Bidder to whom the award is made will be notified. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any minor irregularities in Bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the Owner’s interest.

A responsive Bidder shall be one who submits a Bid in the proper form without qualification or intent other than as called for in the Contract Documents, and who binds himself or herself on behalf of the Bid to the Owner with the proper Bid Bond completed and attached, and who properly completes all forms required to be completed and submitted at the time of the Bidding. The Bidder shall furnish all data required by these Contract Documents. Failure to do so may result in the Bid being declared non-responsive.

A responsible Bidder shall be one who can fulfill the following requirements:

1. The Bidder shall maintain a permanent place of business. This requirement applies to the Bidder where the Bidder is a division of a corporation, or where the Bidder is 50 percent or more owned by a person, corporation or firm.

2. The Bidder shall demonstrate adequate construction experience and sufficient equipment resources to properly perform the work under and in conformance with the Contract Documents. This evaluation will be based upon a list of completed or active projects and a list of construction equipment available to the Bidder to perform the work. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may reasonably request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the Project contemplated therein.

3. The Bidder shall demonstrate financial resources of sufficient strength to meet the obligations incident to the performance of the work covered by these Contract Documents. The ability to obtain the required Performance and Payment Bonds will not alone demonstrate adequate financial capability.

Acceptance of the Bidder’s documentation and substantiation or Contract Award by the Owner does not relieve the Bidder of liability for non-performance as covered in the Contract Documents, nor will the Bidder be exempted from any other legal recourse the Owner may elect to pursue.

1.13 EMPLOYMENT OF LOCAL LABOR

Preference in employment on the Project shall, insofar as practical, be given to qualified local labor.

1.14 LICENSES AND PERMITS

All Contractors working within the Owner are required to secure a Business License. All building trades must obtain a permit from the County. All work will be inspected by the Owner and his representatives. There will not be a permit fee for County projects.

1.15 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND FAILURE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract and bonds required within 14 days after he has received notice of the acceptance of his/her bid, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid.

It is essential this project be completed within the allowable time for completion as specified in the “Time of Completion” section below. The allowable time provides for more than adequate time to complete the required work under typical weather patterns.

For this reason, the Contractor shall pay the Owner liquidated damages in this amount for failure or delay in completing the work within the allowable time provided.

The Engineer has no authority to issue a time extension for this project. The Engineer will not attempt to negotiate any extension with the Owner; this is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

The contractor shall agree to a liquidated damage of $500 per calendar day.

1.16 TIME OF COMPLETION

The time allowed for completion for all work to be done under this contract shall begin after notification of the Engineer to proceed with the work. Such notification will be issued upon completion of the contract agreements, and in accordance with an approved construction schedule, arranged to be within the contract time for completion. All work on the project must be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days of date of Notice to Proceed. The contractor is responsible for submitting a schedule that reflects completion in 180 days. All roadway work along Burnt Hickory Road shall be completed within the first 90 days. Any work along Ladds Mountain Road and/or involvement of the signal for the intersection shall be completed in 180 days. If the Contractor is unable to complete the allotted work within the specified time frame due to delays in receiving required traffic signal materials, through no fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall not be subject to liquidated damages.

1.17 SECURITY FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE

Simultaneously with his/her delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall furnish a surety bond or bonds as security for faithful performance of his contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor on the project under this contract, and furnishing materials in connection with his contract, as specified in the General Conditions included herein. Surety companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the project is located.

1.18 POWER OF ATTORNEY

Attorneys-in-fact who sign bid bonds or contract bonds must file with each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of their power of attorney.

1.19 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The bidders' attention is directed to the fact that all applicable federal and state laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though herein written out in full.

1.20 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF DOCUMENTS

The contract documents are complementary, and what is called for by one shall be as binding as if called for by all.

The intent of the documents is to describe in detail all construction entailed in this project. The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation;

tools and appurtenances such as may be reasonably required under the terms of the contract to make each part of the work complete.

The drawings are intended to conform and agree with the specific specification here in and with GDOT specifications. If, however, discrepancies occur, the Owner will decide which shall govern. Special specifications stated on the drawings govern that particular piece of construction and have equal weight and importance as the printed specifications. In the event of any discrepancies between the drawings and the figures written thereon, the figures are to be taken as correct. If other specification are not found the GDOT specifications shall apply for the pay items.

1.21 CLAIMS

The Owner reserves the right to refuse to issue any voucher and to direct that no payment shall be made to the contractor in the case they have reason to believe that said contractor has neglected or failed to pay any subcontractor, material dealer, worker or employee for work performed on or about the project including work as set forth in these specifications, until the Owner is satisfied that such subcontractors, material dealers, worker, or employees have been fully paid.

However this provision shall not obligate the Owner to intervene in any claim.

1.22 TIMELY EXECUTION

When the Owner gives a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied by at least five unsigned counterparts of the Agreement and all other Contract Documents. Within 14 days thereafter, the Contractor shall sign and deliver at least five counterparts of the Agreement to the Owner with all other Contract Documents attached. Thereafter, the Owner will deliver two fully signed counterparts to Contractor.

1.23 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A Pre-Construction meeting will be held prior to any construction of the project.

The Contractor, Sponsor, and the Engineer are required to be at this meeting.

……………………………….END OF SECTION…………………………………….

SECTION 0200 – BID PROPOSAL

BID BOND

(Five Percent of Bid)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned of the City of State of and County of as Principal and as Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto Bartow County, as Owner in the penal sum of Dollars ($

) for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

Signed this day of , .

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted to Bartow County, GA a certain bid attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof to enter into a contract in writing for the construction of the project entitled:

NOW, THEREFORE,

(a) If said bid shall be rejected or in the alternate,

(b) If said bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in the Form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with said bid) and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance of

BID BOND

(Continued) said contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said bid, then this obligation shall be void;

otherwise the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the Owner may accept such Bids, and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set forth above.

Witness as To Principal Principal

By SEAL

Witness as To Surety Surety

Address

By SEAL

Attorney-in-Fact

Place Submitted Date

Proposal of (hereinafter called

"Bidder") a contractor organized and existing under the laws of the City of

State of and County of , * an individual, a corporation, or a partnership doing business as

TO: BARTOW COUNTY, GEORGIA

(Hereinafter called "Owner")

Gentlemen:

The Bidder in compliance with your invitation for bids for the construction of BURNT HICKORY ROAD INTERSECTION AT LADDS MOUNTAIN ROAD having examined the plans and specifications with related documents and the site of the proposed work, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed project, including the availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, and supplies, and to construct the project in accordance with the contract documents, within the time set forth herein, and at the prices stated below. These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work required under this contract, of which this proposal is a part.

Bidder hereby agrees to commence work under this contract on or after a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully complete the project within 180 consecutive calendar days thereafter as stipulated in the specifications. Bidder further agrees to pay as liquidated damages as per Section 108.08 of the GDOT Standard specifications. The Bidder shall pay the Owner liquidated damages in this amount for failure or delay in completing the work within the allowable time provided, Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

*Strike out inapplicable terms

Total amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, the amount shown in words will govern.

The below prices shall include all labor, materials, removal, overhead, profit, insurance, etc., to cover the finished work of the several kinds called for. It is the intent to include all items necessary to provide complete construction as indicated on the construction plans.

Payment shall be by the units specified in the bid proposal.

Bidder understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

The Bidder agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 120 calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.

The undersigned further agrees that, in case of failure on his part to execute said contract and bond within fourteen (14) days after the award thereof, the check or bond accompanying his/her bid and the money payable thereon shall become the property of the Owner; otherwise, the check or bond accompanying this proposal shall be returned to the Bidder.

The Bidder declares that he understands that the quantities shown on the proposal are subject to adjustment by either increase or decrease, and that should the quantities of any of the items of work be increased, the undersigned proposes to do the additional work at the unit prices stated herein; and should the quantities be decreased, he also understands that payment will be made on actual quantities at the unit price bid and will make no claim for anticipated profits for any decrease in the quantities and that actual quantities will be determined upon completion of work, at which time adjustment will be made to the contract amount by direct increase or decrease.

Attached hereto is a bid bond or certified check on the of in the amount of according to conditions under "Information for Bidders" and the provisions therein.

The full name and residence of persons or parties interested in the foregoing bids, as principals, are named as follows:

BIDDER: ___________________________________________________________

The day of , By:______________________________________

NAME SIGNED

NAME PRINTED

Title: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________

Attest: _________________________________________

NAME SIGNED

NAME PRINTED

SCHEDULE OF BID ITEMS

BURNT HICKORY ROAD INTERSECTION AT LADDS MOUNTAIN ROAD

ITEM

DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL COST

NUMBER

ROADWAY ITEMS

150-1000 TRAFFIC CONTROL - LS 1

206-0002 BORROW EXCAV, INCL MATL CY 3,010

210-0100 GRADING COMPLETE - LS 1

310-1101 GR AGGR BASE CRS, INCL MATL TN 2418

402-1812

RECYCLED ASPH CONC LEVELING, INCL BITUM

MATL & H LIME TN 590

402-3121

RECYCLED ASPH CONC 25 MM SUPERPAVE, GP 1

OR 2, INCL BITUM MATL & H LIME TN 756

402-3130

RECYCLED ASPH CONC 12.5 MM SUPERPAVE, GP

2 ONLY, INCL BITUM MATL & H LIME TN 1476

402-3190

RECYCLED ASPH CONC 19 MM SUPERPAVE, GP 1

OR 2,INCL BITUM MATL & H LIME TN 378

413-1000 BITUM TACK COAT GL 671

432-5010 MILL ASPH CONC PVMT, VARIABLE DEPTH SY 1813

441-0764 CONCRETE MEDIAN, 8 INCH SY 155

444-1000 SAWED JOINTS IN EXIST PAVEMENTS - PCC LF 235

446-1100

PVMT REINF FABRIC STRIPS, TP 1, 18 INCH

WIDTH LF 2050

500-3800

CLASS A CONCRETE, INCL REINF STEEL

(HEADWALLS AND EXTENSIONS) CY 14

550-8480 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 48 IN, H 1-10 LF 73

641-1200 GUARDRAIL, TP W LF 377

641-5012 GUARDRAIL ANCHORAGE, TP 12 EA 4

641-5020

GUARDRAIL TERMINAL, TP 12B, 31 INCH, FLARED,

ENERGY ABSORBING EA 4

643-0010 FIELD FENCE WOVEN WIRE LF 414

SIGNAL

636-1041 Highway Signs, TP 2 MATL, REFL Sheeting,TP 9 SF 54

639-5000 Prestressed Concrete Strain Pole, TP IV EA 4

647-1000 Traffic Signal Installation LS 1

682-6233 Conduit, Nonmetal, TP 3 2" LF 710

682-2110 Electrical Service Point EA 1

687-1000 Traffic Signal Timing LS 1

926-2500 4G Cellular Router, Type-B (Includes 5-Years of Cellular Service) EA 1

DRAINAGE

500-3800 Class A Concrete, Incl Reinforcing Steel (Headwalls and Extensions) CY 14

550-5480 Storm Drain Pipe , 48 IN, Class III CY 73

PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL ITEMS

603-2181 STN DUMPED RIP RAP, TP 3, 18 IN SY 36

603-7000 PLASTIC FILTER FABRIC SY 36

700-6910 PERMANENT GRASSING AC 2.7

700-7000 AGRICULTURAL LIME TN 2

700-8000 FERTILIZER MIXED GRADE TN 2

700-8100 FERTILIZER NITROGEN CONTENT LB 214

716-2000 EROSION CONTROL MATS, SLOPES SY 2631

TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL ITEMS

163-0232 TEMPORARY GRASSING AC 2.7

163-0240 MULCH TN 27.5

163-0300 CONSTRUCTION EXIT EA 1

163-0502 CONSTRUCT AND REMOVE SILT GATE, TP 2 EA 2

163-0503 CONSTRUCT AND REMOVE SILT GATE, TP 3 EA 1

163-0527

CONSTRUCT AND REMOVE RIP RAP CHECK

DAMS, STONE PLAIN RIPRAP/SANDBAGS EA 3

163-0541 CONSTRUCT AND REMOVE ROCK FILTER DAMS EA 2

163-0542 CONSTRUCT AND REMOVE ROCK FILTER RING EA 3

165-0030

MAINTENANCE OF TEMPORARY SILT FENCE,

TYPE C LF 3042

165-0041 MAINTENANCE OF CHECK DAMS – ALL TYPES LF 24

165-0101 MAINTENANCE OF CONSTRUCTION EXIT EA 1

165-0086 MAINTENANCE OF SILT CONTROL GATE, TP2 EA 2

165-0087 MAINTENANCE OF SILT CONTROL GATE, TP3 EA 1

165-0110 MAINTENANCE OF ROCK FILTER DAM EA 2

165-0111 MAINTENANCE OF STONRE FILTER RING EA 3

167-1000 WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND SAMPLING EA 3

167-1500 WATER QUALITY INSPECTIONS MO 6

171-0030 TEMPORARY SILT FENCE, TYPE C LF 3042

SIGNING & MARKING ITEMS

636-1033

HIGHWAY SIGNS, TP 1 MATL, REFL SHEETING, TP

9 SF 5

636-1036

HIGHWAY SIGNS, TP 1 MATL, REFL SHEETING, TP

11 SF 39

636-2070 GALV STEEL POSTS, TP 7 LF 74

636-2090 GALV STEEL POSTS, TP 9 LF 30

653-0110 THERMOPLASTIC PVMT MARKING, ARROW, TP 1 EA 2

653-0120 THERMOPLASTIC PVMT MARKING, ARROW, TP 2 EA 14

653-1704

THERMOPLASTIC SOLID TRAF STRIPE, 24 IN,

WHITE LF 94

653-1804

THERMOPLASTIC SOLID TRAF STRIPE, 8 IN,

WHITE LF 350

653-1810

THERMOPLASTIC SOLID TRAF STRIPE, 10 IN

WHITE LF 557

653-1906

THERMOPLASTIC SOLID TRAF STRIPE, 6 IN,

WHITE LF 6393

653-2602

THERMOPLASTIC SOLID TRAF STRIPE, 6 IN

YELLOW LF 2533

653-2605 THERMOPLASTIC SKIP TRAF STRIPE, 6 IN, WHITE LF 776

653-6004 THERMOPLASTIC TRAF STRIPING, WHITE SY 337

653-6006 THERMOPLASTIC TRAF STRIPING, YELLOW SY 458

654-1001 RAISED PVMT MARKERS TP 1 (YELLOW) EA 168

UTILITIES

611-8050 ADJUST MANHOLE TO GRADE (SAN SEWER) EA 1

ALLOWANCE

SUBTOTAL

TOTAL COST NUMERALS:

TOTAL COST WORDS:

***NOTES:

1) CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY SIZE AND LOCATION OF UTILITIES

2) ALL ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION,

MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.

3) CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TESTING OF SOILS AND PLACEMENT OF

SOILS, AND MATERIAL FOR GDOT SPECIFICATIONS.

4) CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFIRM QUANTITIES AND BRING TO THE

ATTENTION OF THE ENGINEER ANY UNITS VARIAITON OF 20% OR

GREATER AS LISTED IN THE BID PROPOSAL.

5) CONTENGENCY MUST BE APPROVED BY OWNER OR ENGINEER.

CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT BOND

Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

CONTRACTOR (Name and Address):

OWNER (Name and Address):

135 WEST CHEROKEE AVENUE

CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT:

Date:

Amount:

Description:

SURETY (Name and Principal place of Business):

BOND:

Date:

Amount:

Bond Number:

1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner and for the use and protection of all subcontractors and persons supplying labor, materials, machinery, and equipment in the prosecution of the Work involved in this Construction Contract.

2. With respect to the Owner, this obligation shall be null and void if the Contractor:

2.1. Promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due Claimants, and

2.2. Defends, indemnifies and holds harmless the Owner from claims, demands, liens or suits by any person or entity whose claim, demand, lien or suit is for payment for labor, materials or equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract, provided the Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) of any claims, demands, liens or suits and tendered defense of such claims, demands, liens or suits to the Contractor and the Surety, and provided there is no Owner Default.

3. With respect to Claimants, this obligation shall be null and void if the Contractor promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due.

4. The Surety shall have no obligations to Claimant unless the Claimant has substantially complied with the requirements of O.C.G.A. 36-82-104 by giving the notices provided for therein. Each Claimant failing to substantially comply with said Code Section shall be deemed to have waived the protection of the payment bond.

No Claimant shall file an action for payment against the Owner, Contractor or Surety, except in accordance with this section.

4.1. Claimants who are employed by or have a direct contract with the

Contractor have given notice to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and, with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim.

4.2. Claimants who do not have a direct contract with the Contractor:

4.2.1 Have furnished written notice to the Contractor and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, within 90 days after having last performed labor or last furnished materials or equipment included in the claim stating, with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim and the name of the party to whom the materials were furnished or supplied or for whom the labor was done or performed: and

4.2.2 Have either received a rejection in whole or in part from the Contractor, or not received within 30 days of furnishing the above notice any communication from the Contractor by which the Contractor has indicated the claim will be paid directly or indirectly;

and

4.2.3 not having been paid within the above 30 days, have sent a written notice to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and enclosing a copy of the previous written notice furnished to the Contractor.

5. If a notice required by Paragraph 4 is given by the Owner to the Contractor or to the Surety, that is sufficient compliance.

6. When the Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 4, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take the following actions:

6.1. Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to the Owner, within 45 days after receipt of the claim, stating the amounts that are undisputed and that basis for challenging any amounts that are disputed.

6.2. Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed amounts.

7. The Surety's total obligation shall not exceed the amount of this Bond and the amount of this Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good faith by the Surety.

8. Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract shall be used for the performance of the Construction Contract and to satisfy claims, if any, under any Construction Performance Bond. By the Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Construction Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and the Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner's priority to use the funds for the completion of the work.

9. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for payment of any costs or expenses of any Claimant under this Bond, and shall have under this Bond no obligations to make payments to give notices on behalf of, or otherwise have obligations to Claimants under this Bond.

10. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of time, to the

Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders and other obligations.

11. No suit or action on this bond shall be instituted by a Claimant after expiration of one (1) year from the completion of the contract and the acceptance of the work by the public entity responsible therefore.

12. Notice to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the signature page. Actual receipt of notice by Surety, the Owner or the Contractor, however accomplished, shall be sufficient compliance as of the date received at the address shown on this Bond.

13. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be performed, any provision in the Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted here from and provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. The intent is, that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond.

14. Upon request by any person or entity appearing to be a potential beneficiary of this

Bond, the Contractor shall promptly furnish a copy of this Bond or shall permit a copy to be made.

15. DEFINITIONS

15.1. Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct contract with the Contractor or with a subcontractor of the Contractor to furnish labor, materials or equipment for use in the performance of the Contract. The intent of this Bond shall be to include without limitation in the terms "labor, materials or equipment" that part of water, gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental equipment used in the Construction Contract, architectural and engineering services required for performance of the work of the Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractors, and all other items for which a mechanic's lien may be asserted in the jurisdiction where the labor, materials or equipment were furnished.

15.2. Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and the Contractor identified on the signature page, including all Contract Documents and changes thereto.

15.3. Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been remedied nor waived, to pay the Contractor as required by the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the other terms thereof.

CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY

Company: Company:

(Corp. Seal) (Corp. Seal)

Signature: Signature:

Name and Title: Name and Title:

CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE BOND

Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

CONTRACTOR (Name and Address):

OWNER (Name and Address):

135 WEST CHEROKEE AVENUE

CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT:

Date:

Amount:

Description (Name and location):

SURETY (Name and Principal place of Business):

BOND:

Amount:

Bond number:

1. The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators,…