SB010_27 Inv.pdf

Project Manual

FOR THE

SOUTHLAWN POND PROJECT

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA

70 S. CLAYTON STREET

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046

AUGUST 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION TITLES PAGES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 01 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK .........................................................01 01 00-1 to 01 01 00-2 SECTION 01 12 00 – CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................. 01 12 00-1 SECTION 01 25 00 – PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS.......01 25 00-1 to 01 25 00-4 SECTION 01 29 00 – PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT ...01 29 00-1 to 01 29 00-3 SECTION 01 31 00 – PROJECT COORDINATION................................................01 31 00-1 to 01 31 00-4 SECTION 01 31 20 – PROJECT MEETINGS ..........................................................01 31 20-1 to 01 31 20-4 SECTION 01 32 00 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES .........................................01 32 00-1 to 01 32 00-2 SECTION 01 32 20 – CONTRACT REPORTING .......................................................................... 01 32 20-1 SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTALS .......................................................................01 33 00-1 to 01 33 00-6 SECTION 01 41 00 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 01 41 00-1 SECTION 01 42 00 – DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS ..............................01 42 00-1 to 01 42 00-4 SECTION 01 45 00 – QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES................................01 45 00-1 to 01 45 00-5 SECTION 01 50 00 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES, CONTROLS & SERVICES ..01 50 00-1 to 01 50 00-5 SECTION 01 60 00 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION .............01 60 00-1 to 01 60 00-3 SECTION 01 63 00 – PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES .....................01 63 00-1 to 01 63 00-3 SECTION 01 65 00 – MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT HANDLING & STORAGE ..01 65 00-1 to 01 65 00-2 SECTION 01 72 00 – FIELD ENGINEERING.........................................................01 72 00-1 to 01 72 00-2 SECTION 01 73 00 – CONSTRUCTION EXECUTION .........................................01 73 00-1 to 01 73 00-4 SECTION 01 74 00 – CLEANING............................................................................01 74 00-1 to 01 74 00-3 SECTION 01 77 00 – CONTRACT CLOSEOUT.....................................................01 77 00-1 to 01 77 00-8 SECTION 01 78 20 – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DATA ...................01 78 20-1 to 01 78 20-6 SECTION 01 78 40 – WARRANTIES......................................................................01 78 40-1 to 01 78 40-4 SECTION 01 81 00 – PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS ....................................01 81 00-1 to 01 81 00-3 SECTION 01 81 50 – SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING ...............01 81 50-1 to 01 81 50-2

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

SECTION 02 41 00 – DEMOLITION .......................................................................02 41 00-1 to 02 41 00-6

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

SECTION 03 30 00 – CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE ...........................................03 30 00-1 to 03 30 00-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 00 00 – ELECTRICAL ...............................................................26 00 00-1 to 26 00 00-4

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

SECTION TITLES PAGES

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 11 00 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING ........................................... . 31 11 00-1 to 31 11 00-2 SECTION 31 22 00 – GRADING.............................................................................. 31 22 00-1 to 31 22 00-7 SECTION 31 25 00 – EROSION, SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL 31 25 00-1 to 31 25 00-5

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 80 00 – IRRIGATION ........................................................................ 32 80 00-1 to 32 80 00-6 SECTION 32 84 00 – DECORATIVE FOUNTAINS......................................................32 84 00-1 to 32 84 00-3 SECTION 32 91 00 – PLANTING PREPARATION ............................................... 32 91 00-1 to 32 91 00-6 SECTION 32 92 00 – TURF AND GRASSES ......................................................... 32 92 00-1 to 32 92 00-3 SECTION 32 94 00 – LANDSCAPE PLANTING ................................................... 32 94 00-1 to 32 94 00-6

August 26, 2026

NOTICE OF BID

FOR

SB010-27

The City of Lawrenceville is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Southlawn Pond Project. Sealed bids will be received by the Lawrenceville Finance Department, 70 S. Clayton Street, Main Level, Room M46A, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 until 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, October 1, 2026 and then publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 2:00 P.M. will not be accepted. Bid envelope should be marked on the outside with Bid Number, name of Bidder, date and time of opening.

The work to be performed by the Contractor consists of but is not limited to the following:

The project is located along SR 124/Scenic Hwy in Lawrenceville, Georgia near the Jackson Street and New Hope Road intersection. Work will include but is not limited to demolition of existing stormwater infrastructure and pond components, dewatering of the pond, excavation and grading for pond modifications, construction of a new outlet control structure, installation of storm drainage piping and appurtenances, erosion and sediment control measures including temporary and permanent stabilization, landscape installation and planting within and around the pond area, installation of a chain link maintenance access gate, electrical service and conduit/wiring for a fountain system, and installation of the fountain pump and controls, along with all associated restoration of disturbed areas.

All construction operations must be conducted from 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays. Contractor to follow the GDOT & MUTCD Traffic Control standards and allow moving traffic in the intersections at all times. Pedestrian traffic must be rerouted with appropriate MUTCD signage.

Copies of the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from the Lawrenceville City website www.lawrencevillega.org .

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Lawrenceville City Hall located at 70 South Clayton Street, 4th floor City Council Chambers, Lawrenceville, GA. 30046. All bidders are urged to attend.

Questions regarding bids should be directed in writing to Kenneth Morris, Purchasing Director at purchasing@lawrencevillega.org no later than 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Evaluation of Bids and Alternates Bidders are fully responsible for submitting pricing for the base bid and all alternate and/or optional bid items as identified in the Bid Schedule. After bid opening, the City reserves the right to evaluate the base bid and any combination of alternates or optional items to determine the scope of work that best meets the City’s operational needs, project priorities, and available funding.

The City will determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the base bid and those alternates or optional items selected by the City. The City is not obligated to accept all alternates or optional items and may award the contract based on the base bid only or the base bid plus any combination of alternates.

http://www.lawrencevillega.org/ mailto:purchasing@lawrencevillega.org

NOTICE OF BID

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Notice of Bid -Page 2

SOUTHLAWN POND PROJECT

BID DATE: October 1, 2026 Bid Number: SB010-27

Bids in the case of Corporations not chartered in Georgia, must be accompanied by proper certification stating that said Corporation is authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.

No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Bidder agrees to complete the Contract awarded within the "allowable calendar days for completion" from the date of the "Notice to Proceed".

A five percent (5%) bid bond must be submitted with the bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide a one hundred percent (100%) payment and one hundred percent (100%) performance bond as well as an insurance certificate fulfilling requirements as stated in the bid documents. Surety and insurance companies must have an AM Best rating of A-5 or greater, be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies holding Certificate of Authority and acceptable sureties on Federal Bonds, be licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and the Georgia Secretary of State to do business in the State of Georgia.

All bonds must be submitted on forms provided by the City of Lawrenceville and agencies providing bonds and insurance should provide proof that they meet the criteria outlined in the bid and contract documents.

The City of Lawrenceville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. The written Bid Documents supersede any prior verbal or written communications between the parties.

Award will be made to the contractor submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The City of Lawrenceville reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety.

Award notification will be sent to companies submitting a bid via email.

We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in the City of Lawrenceville.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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PART I – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Each bidder must examine the Notice to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Contract, Contract General

Conditions, Specifications, Bid Schedule, Drawings, and Addenda. Failure to do so will be at the bidder’s risk.

2. Each bidder shall furnish all information required by the bidding requirements. The authorized representative must sign the bid as well as print or type his/her name on the bid schedule. Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the authorized representative signing the bid. Bids can only be signed by a person authorized to commit company resources.

3. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. Receipt of addenda should be acknowledged on the bid schedule. No oral interpretations or information can be considered as binding.

4. Bid envelope should be marked on the outside with Bid Number, name of Bidder, date and time of opening. One unbound marked original and two (2) copies should be submitted. Faxed bids cannot be considered.

5. Bidding Requirements will consist of the following:

a) Bid Schedule

b) Bid Bond

c) Non-Collusion Affidavit

d) Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications

6. Award will be made to the bidder submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The City reserves the right to make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform, and the bidder shall furnish to the City, all such information for this purpose as the City may request. The City reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the City that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract.

7. Bids may be withdrawn only the case of mathematical error. The bidder shall give notice in writing of his claim of right to withdraw his bid without penalty due to an error within two (2) business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure. Bids may be withdrawn from consideration if the price was substantially lower than the other bids due solely to a mistake therein, provided the bid was submitted in good faith, and the mistake was a clerical mistake as opposed to a judgment mistake, and was actually due to an unintentional arithmetic error or an unintentional omission of a quantity of work, labor or material made directly in the compilation of the bid, which unintentional arithmetic error or unintentional omission can be clearly shown by objective evidence drawn from inspection of original work papers, documents and material used in the preparation of the bid sought to be withdrawn. The bidder’s original work papers shall be the sole acceptable evidence of error and mistake if he elects to withdraw his bid.

If a bid is withdrawn under the authority of this provision, the lowest remaining responsive bid shall be deemed to be low bid.

No bidder who is permitted to withdraw a bid shall, for compensation, supply any material or labor or perform any subcontract or other work agreement for the person or firm to whom the contract is awarded or otherwise benefit, directly or indirectly, from the performance of the project for which the withdrawn bid was submitted.

Bidder has up to forty-eight (48) hours to notify the City of Lawrenceville Purchasing Office of an obvious clerical error made in calculation of bid in order to withdraw a bid after bid opening. Withdrawal

00200-2 of bid for this reason must be done in writing within the forty-eight (48) hour period. Suppliers who fail to request withdrawal of bid by the required forty-eight (48) hours shall automatically forfeit bid bond.

Bid may not be withdrawn otherwise.

Bid withdrawal is not automatically granted and will be allowed solely at the City of Lawrenceville’s discretion.

8. The City of Lawrenceville reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to make an award as deemed in its best interest.

9. The City is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax with regard to goods purchased directly by the City. Nevertheless, contractors are responsible for federal excise tax and Georgia sales taxes, including taxes for materials incorporated in City demolition contracts.

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

11. Information submitted by a bidder in the bidding process shall be subject to disclosure after bid award in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act of Compulsory Process.

12. Failure to observe any of the Instructions to Bidders or conditions in the Invitation to Bid may constitute grounds for rejection of the bid. Failure to use City Bidding Form and to acknowledge applicable addenda may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive an automatic rejection.

13. The Work shall be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days.

14. Add or deduct amounts indicated on the outside of the envelope are allowed and will be applied to the lump sum amount. Amount shall be clearly stated and should be initialed by an authorized company representative.

15. "Liquidated Damages" shall mean the negotiated sum of which the Bidder agrees to pay for each consecutive working day beyond the Contract Time required to complete the work.

16. The Bidder is advised to examine all the locations of the work and to inform himself fully as to its conditions, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the products needed preliminary to and during the execution 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. The Plans are based on field run survey provided by the City of Lawrenceville, accuracy of this information shall be verified by the Bidder.

Failure to examine the site will not relieve the successful bidder of his obligation to furnish all products and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of his contract.

The Bidder shall notify the Owner of the date and time he proposes to examine the location of the work.

The Bidder shall confine his examination to the specific areas designated for the proposed demolition, including easements and public right-of-ways. If, due to some unforeseen reason, the Owner's proceedings for obtaining the proposed demolition 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 his examination of the site.

17. REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum requirements; the bidder must have:

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1 Maintain a permanent place of business.

2 Have the appropriate technical experience and working knowledge, to perform the work.

3 Have the right equipment to perform the work.

4 Have done and to show proof of no less than THREE Contracts of similar character to the work being bid with an original contract price of no less than $500,000.00 within the past five years.

5 Have visited and examine the location of the work.

6 Be required to enter into a binding contract with the City to perform the work.

PART II – BONDS AND INSURANCE

A) A Certified or Cashier’s Check payable to the City of Lawrenceville or a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid must be submitted with the bid. Successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment and performance bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount.

B) Bonding Company must be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies Holding certificates of authority as acceptable sureties on Federal bonds, and must be listed in the AM Best catalog with a listing of A-5 or higher. Bonding company must also be licensed to do business by the Georgia Insurance Department.

The successful bidder, shall obtain, maintain and furnish to the City certificates or insurance for the entire duration of the contract period. Insurance requirements starting on the next page.

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STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

(For projects less than $1,000,000)

1. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance

(a) Employers Liability:

Bodily Injury by Accident - $100,000 each accident Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 policy limit Bodily Injury by Disease - $100,000 each employee

2. Commercial General Liability Insurance

(a) $500,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage

(b) The following additional coverage must apply:

1986 (or later) ISO Commercial General Liability Form Dedicated Limits per Project Site or Location (CG 25 03 or CG 25 04) Additional Insured Endorsement (Form B CG 20 10 with a modification for completed operations or a separate endorsement covering Completed Operations) Blanket Contractual Liability Broad Form Property Damage Severability of Interest Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage Personal Injury (deleting both contractual and employee exclusions) Incidental Medical Malpractice Hostile Fire Pollution Wording

3. Auto Liability Insurance

(a) $500,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage

(b) Comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, and borrowed vehicles

(c) Additional Insured Endorsement

(d) Contractual Liability

4. Umbrella Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 limit of liability

(a) The following additional coverage must apply Additional Insured Endorsement Concurrency of Effective Dates with Primary Blanket Contractual Liability Drop Down Feature Care, Custody, and Control - Follow Form Primary Aggregates: Apply Where Applicable in Primary Umbrella Policy must be as broad as the primary policy

5. The City of Lawrenceville should be shown as an additional insured on General Liability, Auto Liability and

Umbrella Liability policies.

6. The cancellation should provide 10 days notice for nonpayment and 30 days notice of cancellation.

7. Certificate Holder should read:

City of Lawrenceville 70 S. Clayton St.

P.O. Box 2200 Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046

8. Insurance Company, except Worker' Compensation carrier, must have an A.M. Best Rating of A-5 or higher.

Certain Workers' Comp funds may be acceptable by the approval of the Insurance Unit. European markets including those based in London and domestic surplus lines markets that operate on a non-admitted basis are exempt from this requirement provided that the contractor’s broker/agent can provide financial data to establish that a market is equal to or exceeds the financial strengths associated with the A.M. Best’s rating of A-5 or better.

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9. Insurance Company should be licensed to do business by the Georgia Department of Insurance.

10. Certificates of Insurance, and any subsequent renewals, must reference specific bid/contract by project name and project/bid number.

11. The Contractor shall agree to provide complete certified copies of current insurance policy (ies) or a certified letter from the insurance company (ies) if requested by the City to verify the compliance with these insurance requirements.

12. All insurance coverages required to be provided by the Contractor will be primary over any insurance program carried by the City.

13. Contractor shall incorporate a copy of the insurance requirements as herein provided in each and every subcontract with each and every Subcontractor in any tier, and shall require each and every Subcontractor of any tier to comply with all such requirements. Contractor agrees that if for any reason Subcontractor fails to procure and maintain insurance as required, all such required Insurance shall be procured and maintained by Contractor at Contractor's expense.

14. No Contractor or Subcontractor shall commence any work of any kind under this Contract until all insurance requirements contained in this Contract have been complied with and until evidence of such compliance satisfactory to the City of Lawrenceville as to form and content has been filed with the City. The Acord Certificate of Insurance or a preapproved substitute is the required form in all cases where reference is made to a Certificate of Insurance or an approved substitute.

15. The Contractor shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Lawrenceville, the Mayor, City

Council members, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from losses arising from work performed by the contractor for the City.

16. Special Form Contractors’ Equipment and Contents Insurance covering owned, used, and leased equipment, tools, supplies, and contents required to perform the services called for in the Contract. The coverage must be on a replacement cost basis. The City will be included as a Loss Payee in this coverage for City owned equipment, tools, supplies, and contents.

17. The Contractor shall make available to the City, through its records or records of their insurer, information regarding a specific claim related to any City project. Any loss run information available from the contractor or their insurer relating to a City project will be made available to the City upon their request.

18. Compliance by the Contractor and all subcontractors with the foregoing requirements as to carrying insurance shall not relieve the Contractor and all Subcontractors of their liability provisions of the Contract.

19. The Contractor and all Subcontractors are to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public

Law 91-956, and any other laws that may apply to this Contract.

20. The Contractor shall at a minimum apply risk management practices accepted by the contractors’ industry.

Surety Bonds

All of the surety requirements will stay the same except the Surety Company must have the same rating as item 8 above.

Rev. 05/15

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PART III – CONTRACT AWARD AND EXECUTION

A. Within ten days from receipt of the Notice of Award from the City, the successful bidder is required to:

1. Return to the City’s Purchasing Office contract documents executed by the authorized representative and attested by the corporate secretary of the bidder.

2. Provide insurance certificates as specified in the bidding documents; and

3. Provide a performance bond and a payment bond as specified in the bidding documents.

The City may extend this ten day period at its discretion.

B. The successful bidder’s failure to execute the contract, provide a performance bond and a payment bond and furnish satisfactory proof of coverage of the insurance required within a ten-day period or any extension thereof may be just cause for annulment of the award and forfeiture of the bid guaranty to the City of Lawrenceville, not as a penalty but as liquidation of damages sustained. At the discretion of the City the award then may be made to the next lowest, responsible bidder, or the work may be re-advertised.

C. Samples of the payment bond and performance bond are included.

D. The contract documents, including the payment bond, performance bond, and insurance certificate, shall be executed and furnished to the City in duplicate.

END OF SECTION 00200

BIDDING FORM

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Failure to return this page as part of bid document may result in rejection of bid.

Bidder submits the following lump sum price for the Southlawn Pond Project identified in Bid Form as part of this Bid. Failure to utilize and return this form as a part of the bidding documents may result in rejection of bid.

BID

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION UNIT QNT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

1. Warranties and Bonds LS 1 $ $

2.

Demolition and Haul Off for the entire project limits and plans -including but not limited headwall/OCS Systems, drainage structures, fencing, existing trees, and Riprap. Contractor to use plans as reference. All included per plans and specs.

LS 1 $ $

3. Traffic Control (Pedestrian and Vehicular) LS 1 $ $

4.

Earthwork and Grading- Includes all excavation, fill, grading, site preparation, temporary dewatering, pumping, and dewatering filtration necessary to maintain suitable and stable working conditions throughout construction. Engineer estimate approximately 680 CY of excavation (raw), 2,300 CY of fill material (raw), and 2,000 CY of hauling.

LS 1 $ $

5. Mobilization & Demobilization LS

6.

Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control (ESPC) plans including temporary stabilization, construction exit, slope stabilization (approximately 3,100 SY), concrete washout areas, Tree protection plan, including but not limited to plans (Refer to sheets C5.01, C5.10,C5.20,C5.30, and C5.80), water quality testing, and all permits and fees associated.

LS 1 $ $

7. Reestablish Existing Rip Rap LS 1 $ $

8.

Outlet Control Structure (Cast-In-Place) All included per plans and specs. Contractor to follow Gwinnett County standards.

EA 1 $ $

9.

Drain Line Trash Rack Assembly, including #4 stone, 48-inch perforated CMP riser with hinged lid, 6-inch perforated Schedule 40 PVC with end cap, elbow connection to 6-inch DIP, 6-inch DIP orifice/pond drain line, and all necessary fittings and appurtenances; complete in place. (Refer to Sheet C3.80)

EA 1 $ $

10.

Gate Valve/Drain Assembly for Pond Drain Line — Complete, including gate valve, drain piping, fittings, connections, and all necessary appurtenances; complete in place.

EA 1 $ $

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11.

Chain Link Gate – 10 FT Wide: Furnish and install 10-foot-wide chain link gate, including all posts, hardware, fittings, and necessary appurtenances. Gate location shall maintain a minimum 3-foot clearance from existing trees designated to remain. Contractor shall make field adjustments to the fence/gate alignment as necessary to avoid conflicts with existing trees.

EA 1 $ $

12. 4” Thick Sidewalk Replacement. City to select area at Scenit Hwy. SY 5 $ $

13.

12’-14’ Height; Pond Cypress (2.5” Cal) Taxodium Distichum Imbricarium Code:CYP- PO2. (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA

22 $ $

14.

12’-14’ Height; Willow Oak (2.5” Cal) Quercus Phellos, Canopy Tree, Code: OAK-W12.

(Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 5 $ $

15.

7’-8’ Height;Nelly Stevens Holly (2.5” Cal) Ilex X; Nellie R Stevens’, Evergreen Tree Code: HOL-NS2 (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 2 $ $

16.

7’-8’ Height; Dwarf Southern Mag. (2.5” Cal) Magnolia Grandiflora Little Gem’, Evergreen Tree Code: MAG-LG2 (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA

1 $ $

17.

7’-8’ Height; Green Giant Arborvitae (2.5” Cal) Evergreen Tree , Thuja Occidentalis, Code:ARB-GG2 (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 2 $ $

18.

18”-24” Height; Rose Creek Abelia (3 Gallon), Shrub, Abelia X Grandiflora, Code:ABE-RC3 (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 7 $ $

19.

18”-24” Height; Encore Azalea (3 Gallon), Shrub, Azalea Encore Autumn Moonlight, Code:AZA-AM3, (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 74 $ $

20.

18”-24” Height; False Cypress (3 Gallon), Shrub, Chamaecyparis Pisifera ‘Golden Mopps’ Code:FCY-GM3 (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 16 $ $

21.

Buttonbush (3 Gallon), Shrub, Cephalanthus Occidentalis, Code:CEP-OCC, (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 19 $ $

22.

Winterberry (3 Gallon),Shrub, Ilex Verticillata, Code: HOL-WIN (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 19 $ $

23.

Blue Flag Iris (1 Gallon),Shrub, Iris Virginica, Code: IRIS-BF (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 99 $ $

24.

Soft Rush (1 Gallon), Shrub, Juncus Effusus Code: JUN-EFF (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 42 $ $

25.

Switch Grass (1 Gallon), Shrub, Panicum Virgatum Code: GRA-SWI (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 27 $ $

26.

Lance-Leaf Arrowhead (1 Gallon), Shrub, Sagittaria Latifolia Code:ARR-LAN (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 224 $ $

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27.

Bottlebrush Buckeye (1 Gallon), Shrub, Aesculus Parviflora Code: BUC-BOT(Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 55 $ $

28.

Northern Sea Oats (1 Gallon), Shrub, Chasmanthium Latifolium Code:OAT-NOR (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 137 $ $

29.

Plains Coreopsis (1 Gallon),Shrub, Coreopsis Tinctoria Code: COR-PLA (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 245 $ $

30.

Broomsedge Bluestem (1 Gallon),Shrub, Andropogon Virginicus Code:AND-VIR (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 108 $ $

31.

Dwarf Fothergilla (3 Gallon), Shrub, Fothergilla Gardenii Code:FOT-GAR (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 486 $ $

32.

Bushy ST John’s Wort (1 Gallon) Shrub, Hypericum Densiflorum Code:HYP-DEN (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 540 $ $

33.

Black-Eyed Susan (1 Gallon) Shrub,Rudbeckia Hirta Code: RUD-HIR (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 648 $ $

34.

18”-24” Height; Sweet Viburnum (3 Gallon) Shrub,Viburnun Odoratissimum Code: VIB- SV3 (Refer to Sheet L2-00 and L2-01)

EA 16 $ $

35.

Power Service and Transformer: Provide power service and transformer, including all required wiring, conduit, connections, and appurtenances. All wiring shall be copper;

stranded conductors shall be used for #8 AWG and larger. Single-phase branch circuits shall include a separate neutral conductor for each phase. Provide minimum #12 AWG copper conductors in 3/4-inch conduit for homeruns to panelboards unless otherwise noted. Coordinate power source and service location with the City of Lawrenceville Electrical Department.

LS 1 $ $

36.

Electrical Service Point: Coordinate with the utility provider and all applicable parties to establish and provide the electrical service point. Include all necessary coordination, connections, equipment, and appurtenances required for a complete and operational installation. All complete per plans and details.

Engineer estimates approximately 150 LF of conduit and wiring.

EA 1 $ $

37.

Comet Aerating Fountain System (Pump & Controls): Furnish and install a complete decorative pond fountain system, including submersible pump(s), fountain nozzles and spray assemblies, fountain lighting, controls and control panel(s), associated piping, fittings, electrical components, and all necessary accessories and appurtenances. (Refer to Sheet L2-01 for details and requirements.)

LS 1 $ $

38. Landscape and Stormwater as-builts by Certified Surveyor LS 1 $ $

39 Testings LS 1 $ $

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Total Amount Bid: $

(Price in Words)

NOTE: Amounts shall be shown in words and figures; the amount written in words shall take precedence.

NOTES

*Individuals, firms and businesses seeking an award of a City of Lawrenceville contract may not initiate or continue any verbal or written communications regarding a solicitation with any City officer, elected official, employee or other City representative without permission of the Purchasing Manager named in the solicitation between the date of the issuance of the solicitation and the date of the final contract award by the City Council. Violations will be reviewed by the Purchasing Manager. If determined that such communication has compromised the competitive process, the offer submitted by the individual, firm or business may be disqualified from consideration for award.

Total Bid $

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Failure to return this page as part of bid document may result in rejection of bid.

BIDDING FORM CONTINUED

(This Bid Form is part of the Bid Documents)

BID NUMBER: TBD BID DATE: TBD DATE, 2026

SUBMITTAL DATE:

BY:

(Bidder)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Southlawn Pond Project

THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO: City of Lawrenceville, Georgia (hereinafter called Owner)

This bid is submitted to the City of Lawrenceville in accordance with the instructions, requirements, and forms included in the bidding documents, and the bidder agrees to complete all work for the bid price and substantially complete the work within 90 calendar days from the written notice to proceed.

The bidder agrees if the bid is accepted by the City of Lawrenceville within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening, the bidder shall within ten days after receipt of notification of this acceptance execute a contract upon the terms, conditions, and prices set forth herein and in the form and manner required by the City of Lawrenceville. The bidder further accepts the terms and conditions contained in the bidding requirements for disposition of bid security.

In submitting this bid, bidder makes representations required by Instructions to Bidders and further warrants and represents:

a. Bidder has examined Bid Document Package, including Advertisement for Bids and Instructions to Bidders, and following addenda:

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b. Bidder has examined site and locality where the work is to be performed and legal requirements

(federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations) and conditions affecting work cost, difficulty, progress, or performance and has made independent investigations as bidder deems necessary.

c. Bidder has carefully studied reports and drawings indicating subsurface conditions and drawings depicting physical conditions as identified in General Conditions and accepts determination concerning technical data contained in reports and drawings on which bidder is entitled to rely.

d. Bidder has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and carefully studying) examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies (in addition to or to

00410-6 supplement those referred to in "c." above) pertaining to subsurface or physical conditions at site or otherwise affecting cost, progress, performance, or furnishing work as bidder considers necessary for performing or furnishing work at contract price, within contract time, and in accordance with terms and conditions contained in bid document package, including specifically provisions stated in General Conditions and no additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, or similar information or data are or will be required by bidder.

e. Bidder has reviewed and checked plans and data shown or indicated on bid document package with respect to existing underground facilities at or contiguous to site and assumes responsibility for accurately locating underground facilities. No additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, or similar information or data concerning underground facilities are or will be required by bidder in order to perform and furnish work at contract price, within contract time, and in accordance with terms and conditions contained in bid document package, including specifically provisions stated in General Conditions.

f. Bidder has correlated results from observations, examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, and studies with terms and conditions contained in bid document package.

g. Bidder has given Owner written notice concerning conflicts, errors, or discrepancies discovered in bid document package and written resolution by Owner is acceptable to bidder.

h. This bid is genuine and not made in interest of or for any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules produced by any group, association, organization, or corporation; bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to submit false or sham bid; bidder has not solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding; and bidder has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other bidder or over Owner.

i. The City requires that all who enter into a contract for the physical performance of services with the

City must satisfy O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and Rule 300-10-1-.02, in all manner, and such are conditions of the contract.

j. By submitting a bid to the City, contractor agrees that they are in compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-

91 and Rule 300-10-1-.02. Such attestation(s) shall be maintained and may be inspected by the City at any time. Any such attestation shall become a part of the contractor/subcontractor agreement.

k. An affidavit of such compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and Rule 300-10-1-.02 will be initiated by the City, signed by the contractor, and will become part of the contract.

l. It is the policy of the City of Lawrenceville that unauthorized aliens shall not be employed to perform work on City contracts involving the physical performance of services. Therefore, the City shall not enter into a contract for the physical performance of services within the State of Georgia unless the contractor shall provide evidence on City-provided forms that it and its subcontractors have registered for and are participating in the federal work authorization program as defined by O.C.G.A.

13-10-90(2) to verify information of all new employees.

m. The Purchasing Manager shall be authorized to conduct random audits of a contractor’s or subcontractors’ compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and the rules and regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor. The contractor and subcontractors shall retain all documents and records of its compliance for a period of three (3) years following completion of the contract. Whenever it appears

00410-7 that a contractor’s or subcontractor’s records are not sufficient to verify the work eligibility of any individual in the employ of such contractor or subcontractor, the Purchasing Manager shall report same to the Department of Homeland Security.

n. A contractor’s failure to participate in the federal work authorization program as defined by O.C.G.A.

13-10-90(2) may be sanctioned by termination of the contract. If it is determined that a subcontractor is not participating in the federal work authorization program as defined by O.C.G.A. 13-10-90(2), the City of Lawrenceville may direct the contractor to terminate that subcontractor. A contractor’s failure to follow the City’s instruction to terminate a subcontractor that is not participating in the federal work authorization program as defined by O.C.G.A. 13-10-90(2) may be sanctioned by termination of the contract.

p. The above requirements shall be in addition to the requirements of state and federal law, and shall be construed to be in conformity with those laws.

In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted by the City Council within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening, to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted within the time specified in the bid schedule.

Legal Business Name

Federal Tax ID

Address

Representative Signature

Print Authorized Representative's Name

Telephone Number

E-Mail Address

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BIDDER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The undersigned bidder acknowledges all requirements outlined in the above "Instructions to Bidders Package" and all documents referred to therein. This signed form must accompany the completed bid form submitted at the time of bid.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

(President, Vice President or Corporate Officer)

PRINTED NAME: TITLE:

ATTESTED BY: DATE:

(Secretary of Corporation)

PRINTED NAME: TITLE:

SEAL

(Corporate Seal Required if Bidder is a Corporation)

COMPANY NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

TELEPHONE NO.:

BID BOND

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Lawrenceville, Georgia

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that

(Name of Contractor)

(Address of Contractor) a (Corporation, Partnership or Individual) hereinafter called Principal, and

(Name of Surety)

(Address of Surety) a Corporation of the State of , and a surety authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto

City of Lawrenceville (Name of Obligee)

70 S. Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 (Address of Obligee)

Thereinafter referred to as Obligee: in the penal sum of Dollars ($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal is about to submit, or has submitted, to Lawrenceville, Georgia, a proposal for furnishing materials, labor, and equipment for: ___ WHEREAS, the Principal desires to file this Bond in accordance with law in lieu of a certified Bidder's check otherwise required to accompany this Proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE, the conditions of this obligation are such that if the proposal be accepted, the Principal shall within ten days after receipt of notification of the acceptance, execute a Contract in accordance with the Proposal and upon the terms, conditions, and prices set forth in the form and manner required by Lawrenceville, Georgia, and execute a sufficient and satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond payable to Lawrenceville, Georgia, each in the amount of 100% of the total Contract Price, in form and with security satisfactory to said Lawrenceville, Georgia, and otherwise, to be and remain in full force and virtue in law, and the Surety shall, upon failure of the Principal to comply with any or all of the foregoing requirements within the time specified above, immediately pay to the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia, upon demand, the amount hereof in good and lawful money of the United States of America, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Principal and Surety agree and represent that this bond is executed pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as Amended, including, 00430-2 but not limited to, O.C.G.A. 36-91-1 et seq., and is intended to be and shall be constructed as a bond in compliance with the requirements thereof.

Signed, sealed and dated this day of , A.D., 20 .

ATTEST:

(Principal)

(Principal Secretary)

By:

(SEAL)

(Address)

(Witness as to Principal)

(Surety)

ATTEST: By:

(Attorney-in-Fact)

Resident or Nonresident Agent

(Witness as to Surety)

NOTE: If Contractor is Partnership, all partners should execute Bond. 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.

BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

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STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit any additional information desired. Attach all additional sheets to this statement.

1. Name of Bidder:

2. Permanent main office address:

3. When organized:

4. If a Corporation, where incorporated:

5. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business under your present firm or trade name?

6. Contracts on hand: (Schedule these, showing amount of each contract and the appropriate anticipated dates of completion.

7. General description of work performed by your company. Attach copy.

8. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you?_________________________ If so, where and why_________________________________________________________________.

9. Have you ever defaulted on a contract?______________________________ If so, where and why?_________________________________________________________________________.

10. List the most important projects recently completed by your company, stating the approximate cost for each, and the month and year completed. Attach copy.

11. List at least three (3) projects of similar size and scope to this project on the attached REFERENCES form.

The referenced projects should meet the following requirements:

a. Completed within the past five (5) years.

b. Projects shall be of similar size and scope.

c. References shall have been directly involved in the project.

FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF

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BID.

REFERENCES

City of Lawrenceville requests a minimum of three (3) references for work of a similar size and scope.

1. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contact Person

Telephone

2. Company Name

3. Company Name

Company Name

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12. Background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including officers.

Attach copy.

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 Statement of Bidder's Qualifications.

Dated this _______________ day of ____________________, 20____.

(Name of Bidder)

By:______________________________________

Title:_____________________________________

State of ___________________

County of ___________________

___________________________________________ being duly sworn deposes and says that he or she is ___________________________ of ______________________ and that the answers to the foregoing questions and all statements therein contained are true and correct. Subscribed and sworn to before me this __________________ day of ___________________________, 20____.

(Notary Public) My Commission Expires:

_______________________________ (SEAL)

(Date)

END OF SECTION 00440

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

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CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA

FORM OF NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

(This Non-Collusion Affidavit is Part of the Bid Documents)

BID NUMBER:SB010-27 BID DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2026

PROJECT NAME: Southlawn Pond Project

STATE OF )

SS.

COUNTY OF )

being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is

(Sole owner, partner, president, secretary, etc.)

The party making the foregoing Proposal or Bid; that such Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any Bidder or person, to put in a sham Bid, or that such other person shall refrain from bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the Bid Price of affiant or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said Bid Price, or of that of any other Bidder, or to secure any advantage against Gwinnett County, or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and that all statements in said Proposal or Bid are true; and further, that such Bidder has not, directly or indirectly submitted this Bid, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto to any association or to any member or agent thereof.

(Affiant)

Subscribed and Sworn to before me this Day of 20

(Notary Public in and for)

(County)

My Commission expires , 20

LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA

SAMPLE CONTRACT FORM

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CONTRACT

This CONTRACT made and entered into this day of , 20 by and between the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia, a Georgia Municipal Corporation, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia (Party of the First Part, hereinafter called the City), and , (Party of the Second Part, hereinafter called the Contractor).

WITNESSETH: That the Contractor has agreed, and by these presents does agree, with the City for the consideration herein mentioned to furnish all equipment, tools, material, skill, knowledge and labor of every description necessary to carry out and complete in a good, firm, substantial and workmanlike manner the work required under the Contract Documents and under the provisions of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond. The term Contract Documents shall include: the Drawings and Specifications of the project, the Proposal made by the Contractor, the Advertisement, the Instructions to Bidder, the Bid Form, the General Conditions and this Contract. The work shall be performed in strict conformity with the Contract Documents and said Contract Documents shall all form essential parts of the Contract. The work covered by this Contract includes all work shown on the plans and specifications and listed in the conditions and specifications to wit:

Southlawn Pond Project

The Contractor awarded work under this contract shall commence work within ten (10) days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed and shall fully complete all work hereunder within 90 consecutive calendar days from and after said date.

CITY and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is the essence of this Agreement. If the WORK is not substantially complete within the time specified (plus any extension of time allowed in the General Conditions), the CITY will suffer damage and loss that is difficult to calculate. The CITY and CONTRACTOR recognize and agree that the damage and loss that CITY will suffer if the WORK is not completed in a timely manner in accordance with the contract terms is difficult or impossible to accurately calculate. Therefore, CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that a reasonable amount to fully compensate CITY for damage and loss it would incur as a result of the failure of CONTRACTOR to complete the WORK in the time allowed by this Agreement shall be the sum of $500.00 per day. The amount in this provision is an amount CITY and CONTRACTOR agree upon as a reasonable amount of damages to fully compensate the CITY for any damage or loss it would suffer from a delay in the timely completion of the WORK, and is intended to provide CITY with reasonable liquidated damages and is not intended as a penalty.

The City shall pay and the Contractor…