rfq24_0002.pdf

RFQ No. 24-0002 Pre-Qualification for Storm Drain Rehab through Page 1 of 29 Internal Pipe Lining Priority 2 Pipes – Contract 6

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

PURCHASING DIVISION 1111 1st AVENUE – 1st FLOOR, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901

P. O. BOX 1340, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31902-1340

706-225-4087, FAX 706-225-4086

ColumbusGA.gov

March 5, 2024

REQUEST FOR

QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ No. 24-0002

Vendors are invited to submit qualification statements, subject to conditions and instructions as specified, for the furnishing of:

PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR STORM DRAIN REHABILITATION

THROUGH INTERNAL PIPE LINING PRIORITY 1 PIPES – CONTRACT 6

GENERAL SCOPE Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) requests vendors to apply for pre-qualification to provide storm sewer rehabilitation through internal pipe lining. The initial project will include the installation of cured in-place pipe (CIPP) for approximately 5,100 feet of varying material type storm sewer pipe, ranging in size from 10-inch VCP to 60-inch CMP in diameter. Additionally, the project includes the installation of centrifugally cast cementitious or geopolymer lining (CC) for approximately 2,500 linear feet of storm sewer pipe varying in sizes and material type from 36-inch brick to 46- inch by 72-inch

CMP, located throughout Columbus.

Contractors deemed prequalified by CCG will be requested to submit bids for the initial project as well as future projects for installation of CIPP or CC for rehabilitation of other portions of the storm sewer system. The length, diameter, and scope of CIPP or CC rehabilitation per Contract will be at the discretion of CCG.

Minimally, CCG desires to qualify three (3) contractors.

DUE DATE MARCH 29, 2024 – 5:00 PM (EASTERN)

SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Appendix A for information and instructions on how to register and submit qualification statements through DemandStar.

ADDENDA The Purchasing Division will post addenda (if any) for this project at https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-Opportunities. Vendors are responsible for periodically visiting the web page for addenda, before the due date and prior to submitting a response.

NO QUALIFICATION

SUBMISSION If you are not interested in this solicitation, please complete and return page 3.

Andrea J. McCorvey, Purchasing Manager

COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

Georgia’s First Consolidated Government http://www.columbusga.gov/ https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-Opportunities

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

E-Notification

Effective December 31, 2014, Columbus Consolidated

Government (the City) discontinued mailing postcard notifications to its registered vendors, and began using the

Georgia Procurement Registry e-notification system.

You must register with the Team Georgia Marketplace/Georgia

Procurement Registry to receive future procurement notifications:

https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/getting-started-supplier. If you have any questions or encounter any problems while registering, please contact the Team Georgia Marketplace

Procurement Helpdesk:

Telephone: 404-657-6000

Fax: 404-657-8444

Email: procurementhelp@doas.ga.gov https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/getting-started-supplier mailto:procurementhelp@doas.ga.gov

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STATEMENT OF "NO QUALIFICATION SUBMISSION"

NOTIFY THE PURCHASING DIVISION IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE:

Email: BidOpportunities@ColumbusGA.org

Attn: Della Lewis, Buyer Specialist, CPPB, GCPA

Columbus Consolidated Government

Purchasing Division

P. O. Box 1340

Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340

We, the undersigned decline to submit a pre-qualification statement for RFQ No. 24-0002, for Pre-Qualification for

Storm Drain Rehabilitation through Internal Pipe Lining Priority 1 Pipes – Contract 6, for the following reason(s):

Specifications are too “tight”, i.e., geared towards one brand or manufacturer (explain below)

There is insufficient time to respond.

We do not offer this product and/or service.

We are unable to meet specifications.

We are unable to meet bond requirements.

Specifications are unclear (explain below).

We are unable to meet insurance requirements.

Other (specify below)

Comments:

Company Name:

Representative:

Date:

Telephone:

Email:

mailto:BidOpportunities@ColumbusGA.org

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QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE EVALUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES AS

OUTLINED BELOW IN SECTION 3-112 OF THE PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE. ALL

QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL AFTER AWARD.

3-112. Request for qualifications.

(1) Purpose. For the procurement of services where the qualifications of the firm, or its principals are central to the services performed or equipment required, the initial step may be the issuance of a request for qualifications (RFQ). A request for qualifications allows the city to receive qualification statements from interested vendors. Cost estimates are not required.

A. Request for qualifications. Submissions or statement of qualifications shall be solicited through request for qualifications. The request for qualifications shall include a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for the service or item intended to be procured. The RFQ shall also set the date and time to receive submissions.

B. Public notice. Adequate public notice of the request for qualification shall be given in the same manner as provided under the section titled "competitive sealed bids."

C. Receipt of qualifications statements. Qualifications statements must be received by the deadline date established in the RFQ. No public opening will be held. No submissions shall be handled to permit disclosure of the identity of any offeror or the contents of any proposal to competing offerors during the process of discussion. A register of submissions shall be prepared as part of the contract file, and shall contain the name of each offeror, the number of modifications received (if any), and a description sufficient to identify the item offered. The register of submissions shall be open for public inspection only after contract award.

D. Evaluation factors. The request for qualifications shall identify the relative importance of each evaluation criteria.

E. Review and evaluation process. Review of submittals will be conducted by a committee consisting of various stakeholders. Based upon the predetermined rating criteria contained in the RFQ, each voting member of the committee will perform an evaluation and assign a rating for each submittal.

Based on the composite ratings of the submissions, the committee may short-list, at least, the three most qualified firms to receive an invitation to respond to a request for proposal or competitive sealed bid.

If fewer than three vendors respond, the committee may decide to do one of the following:

− Cancel the RFQ. Revise the requirements and re-issue.

− Send request for proposals or invitation for bids to the respondents.

− Contingent upon the services required, contract award could be recommended to the highest ranked vendor or only vendor, as a direct result of the RFQ process and negotiations. The award recommendation must be approved by city council.

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR NEED

CLARIFICATION ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION?

COMMUNICATION CONCERNING ANY SOLICITATION CURRENTLY

ADVERTISED MUST TAKE PLACE IN WRITTEN FORM AND ADDRESSED TO

THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

ALL QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION

SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. THE CITY WILL NOT ORALLY OR

TELEPHONICALLY ADDRESS ANY QUESTION OR CLARIFICATION REGARDING

BID/PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS. IF A VENDOR VISITS OR CALLS THE

PURCHASING DIVISION WITH SUCH QUESTIONS, HE OR SHE WILL BE

INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE QUESTIONS IN WRITING.

ALL CONTACT CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE MADE

THROUGH THE PURCHASING DIVISION. BIDDERS SHALL NOT CONTACT

CITY EMPLOYEES, DEPARTMENT HEADS, USING AGENCIES, EVALUATION

COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH QUESTIONS OR ANY

OTHER CONCERNS ABOUT THE SOLICITATION. QUESTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS,

OR CONCERNS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION IN

WRITING. IF IT IS NECESSARY THAT A TECHNICAL QUESTION NEEDS

ADDRESSING, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD SUCH TO THE

USING AGENCY, WHO WILL SUBMIT A WRITTEN RESPONSE.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD WRITTEN RESPONSES TO THE

RESPECTIVE BIDDER OR IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO REVISE ANY PART OF

THIS SOLICITATION, A WRITTEN ADDENDUM WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL

BIDDERS.

THE CITY IS NOT BOUND BY ANY ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS,

OR CHANGES MADE TO THE WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS BY CITY EMPLOYEES,

UNLESS SUCH CLARIFICATION OR CHANGE IS PROVIDED TO THE BIDDERS IN

A WRITTEN ADDENDUM FROM THE PURCHASING MANAGER.

BIDDERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ENCLOSED

“QUESTION/CLARIFICATION FORM” TO FAX OR EMAIL QUESTION. QUESTIONS

AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST FIVE

(5) BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DUE DATE.

ANY REQUEST, AFTER A SOLICITATION HAS CLOSED AND PENDING AWARD,

MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

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QUESTION/CLARIFICATION FORM

Date:

To: Della Lewis, Buyer Specialist

Email: dlewis@columbusga.org

Fax: 706-225-3033

Re: RFQ No. 24-0002, Pre-Qualification for Storm Drain Rehabilitation through Internal Pipe Lining

Priority 1 Pipes – Contract 6

Questions/clarification requests must be submitted at least (5) business days before the due date:

From:

Company Name Website

Representative Email Address

Complete Address City State Zip

Telephone Number Fax Number mailto:dlewis@columbusga.org

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PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR

STORM DRAIN REHABILITATION THROUGH INTERNAL PIPE

LINING PRIORITY 1 PIPES – CONTRACT 6

I. SCOPE

Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) requests vendors to apply for pre-qualification to provide storm sewer rehabilitation through internal pipe lining. The initial project will include the installation of cured in-place pipe (CIPP) for approximately 5,100 feet of varying material type storm sewer pipe, ranging in size from 10-inch VCP to 60-inch CMP in diameter. Additionally, the project will include the installation of centrifugally cast cementitious or geopolymer lining (CC) for approximately 2,500 linear feet of storm sewer pipe varying in sizes and material type from 36-inch brick to 46-inch by 72-inch CMP, located throughout Columbus.

Contractors deemed prequalified by CCG will be requested to submit bids for the initial project as well as future projects for installation of CIPP or CC for rehabilitation of other portions of the storm sewer system. The length, diameter, and scope of CIPP or CC rehabilitation per Contract will be at the discretion of CCG. Minimally, CCG desires to qualify three (3) contractors.

II. PRE-QUALIFICATION DETERMINATION

A. Applicants may not be deemed pre-qualified if:

1. The Applicant fails to submit a responsive Application, including failing to provide all required documentation;

2. The Applicant fails to meet all the Technical Experience Requirements;

3. The Applicant fails to meet all the Corporate Experience Requirements;

4. The Applicant, or any of its affiliated companies, is a party to more than one Application;

5. Reasonable grounds exist that Applicant is involved in collusion among other applicants;

or,

6. The Applicant fails to execute and submit the Disclosure Affidavit.

B. Final determination of Applicant’s pre-qualification status rests solely with Columbus

Consolidated Government.

III. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

See Appendix A for information and instructions on how to register and submit prequalification packets through DemandStar.

Provide the following:

• Application Affidavit (Form 1)

• Technical Experience Project Information (Form 2)

Communication Concerning This Solicitation (Form 3) Failure to include this form will automatically render contractor’s submittal non-responsive.

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• Addenda Acknowledgement (Form 4)

• Conflict of Interest Affidavit (Form 5) Failure to include this form will automatically render contractor’s submittal non-responsive.

• Federal Compliance (Form 6)

• Proof of Insurance (Form 7)

• The below Pre-Qualification Information

Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate compliance with the following criteria to be pre-qualified to submit bids for this and subsequent cured-in-place pipe sewer rehabilitation projects:

A. Minimum Qualification Criteria:

1. Corporate Experience Requirements:

a. The applicant currently has sufficient bonding capacity to provide performance and payment bonds, both in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the anticipated contract amounts. The estimated total value of all CIPP rehabilitation work is $1,200,000.00 and $1,500,000.00 for CC rehabilitation work.

b. The Applicant has access to adequate equipment to construct the project.

c. The Applicant has never failed to complete a project.

d. The Applicant has a history of completing projects consistently on time and within the bid amount.

e. The Applicant has a history of not being involved in litigation against Owners or

Engineering Firms.

f. The Applicant has project management personnel available for assignment to this project with at least five years of experience on projects with the technical characteristics comparable to those listed in paragraph 2 below.

g. The vendors shall be required, at their own expense, to furnish evidence showing the insurance coverage to be in force if the contractor is prequalified and is subsequently awarded a contract resulting from this prequalification process.

Insurance requirements are listed on the attached Insurance Checklist (Form 6).

The limits shown are minimum limits. Contractors shall indicate the actual limit they will provide for each insurance requirement, and include the completed form with the submittal. A Certificate of Insurance is acceptable.

The Insurance Checklist will demonstrate the Contractor’s ability and agreement to provide the required insurance, in the event of the contractor is prequalified to bid on projects resulting from this prequalification process.

2. Technical Experience

a. Cured-In-Place (CIPP) System

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1) The cured-in-place (CIPP) system manufacturer must have a minimum proven performance record of 1,000,000 linear feet installed of the exact name-brand product bid in the United States, with a minimum of 20,000 linear feet in diameters 24-inch or larger over the last five (5) years. In addition, a minimum of 10,000 linear feet of 48-inch diameter or larger, of the exact name brand product must have been installed in the United States.

Documentation shall be submitted with the Contractor’s bid.

2) The Installing Contractor for the cured-in-place reconstruction must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience using the exact named product proposed and, have installed at least 300,000 linear feet of the exact named proposed product including at least 20,000 feet of 24-inch diameter (or larger) cured-in-place product in the last five (5) years. In addition, a minimum of 10,000 linear feet of 48- inch diameter or larger of the exact name brand product must have been installed in the United States. The installing Contractor must certify that the liner tube/resin composite system to be used is the exact system for which all submittals and certifications were made in the bid. No substitutions will be allowed, and misrepresentations or omissions may be grounds for contract termination with the Contractor waiving any and all claims against the Owner for work performed on costs incurred. Additionally, contact names, email addresses and telephone numbers from Contractor’s last ten (10) projects is required. Documentation shall be submitted in the Contractor’s bid.

3) The Qualifying Superintendent in his/her career must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with cured-in-place pipe products. In addition, the Qualifying Superintendent must have supervised jobs in which at least

20,000 feet of pipe that has been reconstructed using the exact named product proposed including a minimum of 5,000 feet of 24-inch diameter or larger.

The Qualifying Superintendent shall also list projects where he/she has supervised the installation of 48-inch through 60-inch CIPP in circular and irregular shaped conduits, listing project date, diameter and length of CIPP installed, a contact person’s name, email address and current phone number.

The superintendent for the job shall be on-site during all phases of the work involving any pre- and post-installation video inspection, sewer cleaning or insertion and processing of the CIPP. Documentation shall be submitted in the Contractor’s bid.

4) The Contractor will be required to designate a wet-out facility and will be required to provide wet-out liner tubes from this designated facility only.

Multiple facilities to supply wet-out liner tubes for the duration of this

Contract may not be used without prior approval of the Engineer.

b. Centrifugally Cast Cementitous or Geopolymer Lining System (CC).

1) Lining System Manufacturer: The manufacturer of the lining system shall have been in the business of manufacturing high performance cement-based repair mortars for over five (5) years, maintain a strict quality assurance program in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, offer technical services and

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2) Contractor/Installer Experience: The Contractor installing the lining system must have a minimum of 20,000 linear feet of installation history with the particular product installed and that a minimum of 2,000 linear feet of 54-inch or larger. The Contractor must have references dating back at least five

(5) years of installation history with the particular lining system they are installing.

3) On Site Field Superintendent: The Qualifying Superintendent must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with the lining products. In addition, the Qualifying Superintendent must have supervised jobs in which at least 5,000 feet of pipe has been rehabilitated using the exact named product proposed. The superintendent for the Project shall be on-site during all phases of the work involving any pre and post-installation video inspection, storm sewer cleaning or installation of the lining product.

Documentation shall be submitted in the Contractor’s bid.

c. At least sixty percent (60%) of the labor-related items on each Project must have been completed by the Applicant’s own workforce.

d. Projects currently under construction will not qualify.

3. Technical Experience Documentation

a. For each project submitted as documentation of meeting the Technical

Experience Criteria, provide all the information specified in Paragraphs b through j below. Use the Technical Experience Project Information document

(Form 2) or a similar format.

b. Name of Contractor’s office which was in responsible charge of the project and the name of the Contractor’s superintendent for the project.

c. Name of project as bid, name of Owner, name of Design Firm, name of

Construction Contract Administration Firm.

d. Name, position or title, address, telephone number and email address of contact person currently employed by each of the above.

e. Percent of labor-related items performed by the Applicant's own work force.

f. A complete description of the project including sizes, quantities, and exact name-brand product installed.

g. Names and contact information for major subcontractors. If work was self-performed, please indicate such.

h. The bid amount and final cost to Owner, with an explanation of cost overrun, if any, including change orders.

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i. The contract time as bid, actual time to complete project, and completion date, with an explanation of time overrun, if any.

j. Identify capabilities – staff, and equipment – to handle heavy cleaning, traffic control, bypass pumping, etc.

4. Supplemental Requirements

a. Provide a list of all projects completed over the last two years with all information on projects as required on Technical Experience Project Information

Form. Omission of any projects may be grounds for disqualification.

b. Provide a list of all projects currently under contract, the current contract amounts and scheduled completion dates. Also, provide same information for these projects as required on Technical Experience Project Information Form.

Omission of any projects may be grounds for disqualification.

c. Application Format: The Application must include responses to all information requested. The Application shall address required documentation in the order identified above, and clearly identified. Additional data may be submitted as deemed appropriate to support or augment the required documentation. Non-pertinent “boilerplate” material is discouraged.

d. The Project specifications will require that any approved process shall strictly adhere to the specifications with regard to all standards and requirements.

Where discrepancies exist between this specification and established manufacturer’s product and/or process specifications, the specifications will govern.

e. The Project specifications will require the Contractor to certify that the liner tube/resin composite system to be used is the exact system for which all submittals and certifications were made. No substitutions will be allowed, and misrepresentations or omissions may be grounds for contract termination with the Contractor waiving any and all claims against the Owner for work performed or costs incurred.

f. The Project specifications will require the Contractor to have at least one

Superintendent, who meets the Pre-Qualification Technical Experience Criteria, in charge of the Project during construction activities.

g. The Project specifications will require the work to be performed, from start to finish, by personnel from the Contractor’s office which met the pre-qualification technical experience criteria.

h. Submit sufficient documentation such that the required experience of the

Contractor, the Contractor’s office which will be in responsible charge, and the proposed Superintendent can be verified. The Applicant may submit more than one Superintendent for consideration in the event that it is unknown which

Superintendent will be assigned to the project.

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FORM 1

APPLICATION AFFIDAVIT

Pre-Qualification for Storm Drain Rehabilitation through

Internal Pipe Lining Priority 1 Pipes – Contract 6

The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, or corporation to furnish any information requested by the local public agency in verification of the recitals comprising this Application for Bidder’s Pre-qualification. By this signature, the signer affirms that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

Dated this day of , 20 .

Signature of Authorized Representative Print Name and Title of Signatory

Company Name Email of Signatory

Complete Address City State Zip

Telephone Number Fax Number

Subscribed and sworn before me on this the day of ,20 .

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

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FORM 2

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE PROJECT INFORMATION

Pre-Qualification for Storm Drain Rehabilitation through

Project Title:

Project Description:

Contractor’s Office in Responsible Charge:

Contractor’s Superintendent:

Major Subcontractors:

Major Equipment Suppliers:

Project Owner:

Owner Name:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Design Firm:

Company Name:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Construction Contract Administration Firm:

Company Name:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Percentage of Work performed by Applicant: %

Contract Amount:

Initial:

Final:

Contract Time:

Initial

Final:

Completion Date:

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FORM 3

COMMUNICATION CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION

THIS PAGE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH THE VENDOR’S BID/PROPOSAL.

FAILURE TO INCLUDE THIS FORM WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENDER VENDOR’S

RESPONSE NON-RESPONSIVE.

ALL QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN

WRITING. THE CITY WILL NOT ORALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY ADDRESS ANY QUESTION OR

CLARIFICATION REGARDING BID/PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS. IF A VENDOR VISITS OR CALLS THE

PURCHASING DIVISION WITH SUCH QUESTIONS, HE OR SHE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE

QUESTIONS IN WRITING.

ALL CONTACT CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE MADE THROUGH THE

PURCHASING DIVISION. BIDDERS SHALL NOT CONTACT CITY EMPLOYEES, DEPARTMENT

HEADS, USING AGENCIES, EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS, INCLUDING NON-CCG

EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTED PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT (I.E.

ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, CONSULTANTS), OR ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH QUESTIONS OR ANY

OTHER CONCERNS ABOUT THE SOLICITATION. QUESTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, OR CONCERNS

SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION IN WRITING. IF IT IS NECESSARY THAT A

TECHNICAL QUESTION NEEDS ADDRESSING, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD SUCH

TO THE USING AGENCY, WHO WILL SUBMIT A WRITTEN RESPONSE.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD WRITTEN RESPONSES TO THE RESPECTIVE BIDDER.

IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO REVISE ANY PART OF THIS SOLICITATION, A WRITTEN ADDENDUM

WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL BIDDERS.

THE CITY IS NOT BOUND BY ANY ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, OR CHANGES MADE

TO THE WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS BY CITY EMPLOYEES, UNLESS SUCH CLARIFICATION OR

CHANGE IS PROVIDED TO THE BIDDERS IN A WRITTEN ADDENDUM FROM THE PURCHASING

MANAGER.

BIDDERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ENCLOSED “QUESTION/CLARIFICATION FORM” TO FAX OR

EMAIL QUESTION. QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AT

LEAST FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DUE DATE.

ANY REQUEST/CONCERN/PROTEST, AFTER A SOLICITATION HAS CLOSED AND PENDING

AWARD, MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

I agree to forward all communication about this solicitation, in writing, to the

Purchasing Division. I understand that communication with other persons, other than the Purchasing Division, will render my Bid/Proposal response non-responsive and I will no longer be considered in the solicitation process.

Vendor Name:

Print Name of Authorized Agent:

Signature of Authorized Agent:

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(date)

FORM 4

ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Pre-Qualification for Storm Drain Rehabilitation through

The Purchasing Division will post addenda (if any) on the Bid Opportunities page at https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-Opportunities. It is the vendors’ responsibility to periodically visit the page to check for addenda, both before the due date and prior to submitting a response in DemandStar.

IF ADDENDA WERE ISSUED:

By signing below, I acknowledge 1) I have received the addenda (if any) as indicated below, 2) my submittal reflects the changes to the specifications, and 3) my submittal includes the most recently revised forms:

Addendum No. dated Addendum No. dated

Addendum No. dated Addendum No. dated

Addendum No. dated Addendum No. dated

Addendum No. dated Addendum No. dated

Addendum No. dated Addendum No. dated

IF NO ADDENDA WERE ISSUED:

By signing below, I acknowledge that I reviewed the Bid Opportunities page referenced above on and did not see any addenda listed for this solicitation.

Business Name Date

Authorized Signature Print Name

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FORM 5

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT:

THIS PAGE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH THE VENDOR’S BID/PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO

INCLUDE THIS FORM WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENDER VENDOR’S RESPONSE NON-RESPONSIVE.

Pursuant to Columbus Georgia Code Part I – Charter, Appendix Two Code of Ethics and Prohibited

Practices:

I hereby declare that any person(s) employed by the City of Columbus, who has direct or indirect personal or financial interest in this solicitation, has been identified and the interest disclosed below. (Please include in your disclosure any interest which you know of).

An example of a direct interest would be a City of Columbus employee, City of Columbus City Council

Member, who would be paid to perform services if awarded the contract.

An example of indirect interest would be a City of Columbus employee who is related to any officers, employees, principal, or shareholders of your firm or to you. (If in doubt as to status or interest, please disclose to the extent known).

Disclosed Conflict of Interests:

I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate. If necessary, I will provide the information required to verify this data (e.g., pay stubs, bank account statements, etc.). I, therefore, authorize such verification, and I will provide the supporting documentation, if necessary.

Vendor Name:

Print Name of Authorized Agent:

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on , , 20 in (city), (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

Subscribed and sworn before me on this the day of , 20 .

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

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FORM 6 FEDERAL COMPLIANCE

In the event a procurement under this contract is federally funded, the Contractor agrees to comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination, labor standards, and environmental compliance. The

Contractor will be notified if the procurement is federally funded.

With regards to “Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement,” If the Federal award meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 CFR § 401.2 (a) and the recipient or subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental, developmental, or research work under that “funding agreement,” the recipient or subrecipient must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR Part 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit

Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements,” and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency.

Contractor agrees to be wholly compliant with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Appendix II. Additionally, for work to be performed under the Agreement or subcontract thereof, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment.

Contractor shall comply and shall notify each potential subcontractor or supplier of the Contractor's federal compliance obligations. These may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin;

(b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;

(c) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 USC 676 et. seq.),

(d) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;

(e) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 USC 621 et. seq.) and the Age Discrimination Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;

(f) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;

(g) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L.

91-616), as amended, relating to the nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;

(h) §§ 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;

(i) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing;

(j) any other nondiscrimination provisions in any specific statute(s) applicable to any Federal funding for this Agreement;

(k) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to this Agreement;

(l) Applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §7401 et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq.), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 11738, and the Environmental Protection Agency regulations at 40 CPR Part 15;

(m) applicable provisions of the Davis- Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a - 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-332), as set forth in Department of Labor

Regulations at 20 CPR 5.5a;

(n) the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (P.L. 94-163).

(o) the Buy America sourcing requirements in the Build America, Buy America Act (41 U.S.C. § 8301-8305);

(p) the general provisions of Section 3 offering economic opportunities for low-income persons (12 U.S.C. 1701u).

To demonstrate acknowledgement and understanding of the above listed Federal Requirements, vendor is required to sign below and return with bid response:

Print Name and Title of above Agent:

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FORM 7

INSURANCE CHECKLIST

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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST SHOW ALL COVERAGE

AND ENDORSEMENTS INDICATED BY "X"

CSL = Combined Single Limit; BI = Bodily Injury; PD=Property Damage

Required Coverage(s) Limits

(Figures denote minimums)

Bidders

Limits/Response

X 1. Worker’s Compensation and

Employer’s Liability

STATUTORY

REQUIREMENTS

Comprehensive General

Liability

X 2. General Liability

Premises/Operations

$1 Million CSL BI/PD each occurrence, $1 Million annual aggregate

X 3. Independent Contractors and

Subcontractors

$1 Million CSL BI/PD each

4. Products Liability $1 Million CSL BI/PD each

X 5. Completed Operations $1 Million CSL BI/PD each

X 6. Contractual Liability (Must be shown on Certificate)

$ 1 Million CSL BI/PD each

Automobile Liability

X 7. *Owned/Hired/Non-Owned

Vehicles/ Employer non ownership

$1 Million BI/PD each Accident, Uninsured Motorist

Others

8. Miscellaneous Errors and

Omissions

$1 Million per occurrence/claim

X 9. Umbrella/Excess Liability $1 Million Bodily Injury, Property Damage and Personal

Injury

10. Personal and Advertising Injury

Liability

$1 Million each offense, $1

Million annual aggregate

11. Professional Liability $1 Million per occurrence/claim

12. Architects and Engineers $1 Million per occurrence/claim

13. Asbestos Removal Liability $2 Million per occurrence/claim

14. Medical Malpractice $1 Million per occurrence/claim

15. Medical Professional Liability $1 Million per occurrence/claim

16. Dishonesty Bond

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Required Coverage(s) Limits

(Figures denote minimums)

Bidders

Limits/Response

17. Builder’s Risk Provide Coverage in the full amount of contract

18. XCU (Explosive, Collapse, Underground) Coverage

19. USL&H (Long Shore Harbor

Worker’s Compensation Act)

20. Contractor Pollution Liability $2 Million per occurrence/claim

21. Environmental Impairment

Liability

$2 Million per occurrence/claim

X 22. Carrier Rating shall be Best’s Rating of A-VII or its equivalents

X 23. Notice of Cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage shall be provided to City at least 30 days prior to action.

X 24. The City shall be named Additional Insured on all policies

X 25. Certificate of Insurance shall show Solicitation Number and

Solicitation Title in box: Description of Operations

26. Pollution: $2 Million per occurrence/claim

*If offeror’s employees will be using their privately owned vehicles while working on this contract and are privately insured, please state that fact in the Bidders Limits/Response column of the insurance checklist.

VENDOR’S STATEMENT:

If deemed pre-qualified and subsequently awarded a contract, I will comply with contract insurance requirements and provide the required certificate(s).

Company Name

Signature of Authorized Agent Date

Title of Authorized Agent

Print Name of Authorized Agent

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DEMANDSTAR

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Responses must be submitted via DemandStar. See the following pages for Submission Requirements Checklist, Registering for DemandStar and Responding to an Electronic Bid in DemandStar.

There is no cost to submit responses electronically through DemandStar; you will only incur a fee if you opt to receive e-notifications directly from DemandStar. You must select “Columbus Consolidated Government” as your free agency (see registration instructions).

Solicitations may be accessed thru the DemandStar link that is posted at https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-Opportunities.

Per Georgia HB489, the Purchasing Division will continue to post solicitations on the Georgia Procurement Registry. To receive future procurement notifications, you must register with the Team Georgia Marketplace at https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/getting-started-supplier.

Excluding responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), a tabulation of responses will be available on DemandStar shortly after the solicitation closes. The Purchasing Division will also continue to post tabulations at https://www.columbusga.gov/finance-2/Bid- Tabulations.

Failure to submit electronic responses, via DemandStar, will result in the rejection of your response. Submittals received via U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, etc., will be returned unopened at the expense of the sender. The Purchasing Division will not accept hand-delivered submittals and will immediately discard any submittal left in the reception area of the Finance Department.

The Purchasing Division sincerely appreciates your cooperation.

APPENDIX A

https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/getting-started-supplier https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/getting-started-supplier https://www.columbusga.gov/finance-2/Bid-Tabulations https://www.columbusga.gov/finance-2/Bid-Tabulations

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ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

Pre-Qualification for Storm Drain Rehabilitation through

Submit your electronic response as instructed below:

1. Vendors shall submit only the required documents listed using the “Bidder Response ALL Documents” function.

2. Zip files with multiple files are not acceptable; vendors shall submit one PDF file of their submittal.

3. Due to file size limitations, please do not resend the City’s full specifications as this information is already on file.

4. In the event DemandStar requires a dollar value for your submittal, enter “0”.

1. Application Affidavit (Form 1)

2. Technical Experience Project Information (Form 2)

3. Communication Concerning this Solicitation (Form 3)

4. Addenda Acknowledgement (Form 4)

5. Conflict of Interest Affidavit (Form 5)

6. Insurance Checklist (Form 6) or Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance

7. Pre-Qualification Information (As specified on pages 7 – 11, Section A, Items 1 – 4)

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Enter “0” as your bid (proposal) amount.

(As cost proposals remain confidential until after contract award (if any), Columbus Consolidated Government will not consider proposed costs, fees, revenues, etc., that are entered directly into DemandStar.)

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