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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR:

NATURAL GAS MAIN RELOCATION

U.S. 411/S.R. 20 RACETRAC 12" HP RELOCATION

CARTERSVILLE PROJECT NO. SP-26-001

Natural Gas Main Relocation Prepared: June 30, 2026 U.S. 411/S.R. 20 RaceTrac 12" HP Relocation Cartersville Project No. SP-26-001

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

CARTERSVILLE PROJECT NO. SP-26-001

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Cartersville Gas System in the Gas System offices located at 155 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, Georgia 30120 until:

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 12:00 NOON, LOCAL TIME

for the furnishing of all materials, labor, tools, skill, equipment and incidentals unless noted otherwise for the construction of the project entitled:

at which time and place the proposal will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposals received after the designated time will not be considered.

The principal items of construction are:

1,500 L.F. – 12-3/4” O.D.-.250” W.T., F.B.E. Coated, ERW X52 Steel Line Pipe 2 Ea. – 12” Stopper Fitting w/Outlet, ANSI Class 300, 720# W.P.

Bidders shall be aware that a portion of the materials for the construction of this project will be furnished by the City of Cartersville as called for in the specifications.

All anticipated federal, state, or local permits and anticipated rights of way and easements required for the project have been obtained.

Bidders must subscribe to the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia’s Subscribed Regulatory Compliance Service (SRCS) and be a member in good standing with up-to-date Operator Qualification records in accordance with the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 192 and Part 199.

All covered tasks associated with the construction of this project shall be performed in accordance with the Operator Qualification Program subscribed to by the Bidder in accordance with the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 192 and Part 199.

Bidders must subscribe to the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia’s Subscribed Regulatory Compliance Service (SRCS) and be a member in good standing with up-to-date alcohol misuse plan records meeting the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of

Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 199 Drug and alcohol testing.

Bidders must subscribe to the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia’s Subscribed Regulatory Compliance Service (SRCS) and be a member in good standing with up-to-date anti-drug plan records meeting the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 199 Drug and alcohol testing.

Bidders must subscribe to the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia’s Subscribed Regulatory Compliance Service (SRCS) and be a member in good standing with up-to-date welder qualification records meeting the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 192 and API Standard 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities, Latest Edition incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Bidders shall inform themselves of and comply with all conditions and specifications contained in the bid package, contract, related documents and State and Federal Law.

The successful bidder must comply with O.C.G.A. §36-84-1.

The successful bidder must also comply with O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 et. Seq. and O.C.G.A. §13- 10-91 et. Seq. and DOL Rule 300-10-1-.02. Proposals received without a properly prepared and notarized affidavit specific to this project attesting to the requirements of the Laws and provided in the Contract Documents will not be considered.

Bidders shall inform themselves concerning Georgia Laws and comply with the same.

Bidders shall hold a current utility contractor license issued by the State of Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board and shall have in their employment on a full-time basis a person who holds a valid utility manager certificate issued by the Division of Utility Contractors.

Plans, specifications and contract documents are open to public inspection at the City of Cartersville Gas System offices located at 155 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, Georgia 30120.

The Gas System offices may be contacted by telephone at 770.387.5642 or by mail at P.O.

Box 1390, Cartersville, Georgia 30120.

Plans, specifications and contract documents may be obtained from the City of Cartersville Gas System upon deposit of $100.00 per set. No refund will be made. Potential bidders may download a copy of the official plans, specifications and contract documents electronically in Acrobat PDF format at no charge by visiting the City of Cartersville official website.

One Contract shall be awarded covering all work and the maximum time for completion shall not exceed 45 consecutive calendar days from the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must agree to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $200.00 per each consecutive calendar day thereafter. Due consideration will be given to delivery of materials in specifying starting date.

The successful bidder will be furnished, free of charge, three sets of plans and specifications.

Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the bid to be considered.

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

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any or all bids and to waive formalities and re-advertise.

CITY OF CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA

BY

Michael Dickson, Gas System Director

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ADVERISEMENT FOR BID

SECTION 0100 – INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS .................................................................... 0100-1 PREPARATION OF BID ....................................................................................... 0100-1 TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION ......................................................................... 0100-2 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS......................................................................... 0100-2 BID SECURITY .................................................................................................... 0100-2

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND FAILURE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT ........... 0100-3

TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES .................................... 0100-3 CONDITION OF WORK ....................................................................................... 0100-3 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS ................................................................. 0100-3 SECURITY FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE .................................................... 0100-3 POWER OF ATTORNEY ..................................................................................... 0100-4 NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS .................................................................. 0100-4 LAWS AND REGULATIONS ................................................................................ 0100-4 METHOD OF AWARD ......................................................................................... 0100-4 OBLIGATION OF BIDDER ................................................................................... 0100-5 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF DOCUMENTS ............................................... 0100-5 CLAIMS ................................................................................................................ 0100-5 ORDER OF WORK .............................................................................................. 0100-5 SUBCONTRACTS................................................................................................ 0100-5 TIMELY EXECUTION .......................................................................................... 0100-6 STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 0100-6 EMPLOYEE ALCOHOL MISUSE PLAN .............................................................. 0100-6 EMPLOYEE ANTI-DRUG PLAN .......................................................................... 0100-7 OPERATOR QUALIFICATION ............................................................................. 0100-7

CONTRACTOR’S WORK AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATION .......................... 0100-7

VERIFICATION OF LAWFUL PRESENCE WITHIN UNITED STATES ............... 0100-7

SECTION 0200 – BID PROPOSAL

BID BOND ............................................................................................................ 0200-1 BID PROPOSAL .................................................................................................. 0200-3 CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT................................................. 0200-6 SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT ......................................... 0200-7

AFFIDAVIT VERIFYING STATUS FOR

CITY OF CARTERSVILLE BENEFIT APPLICATION .......................................... 0200-8

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AFFIDAVIT VERIFYING STATUS FOR CITY OF CARTERSVILLE

BENEFIT APPLICATION FOR SUBCONTRACTOR ........................................... 0200-9 CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT BOND .................................................................. 0200-10 CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE BOND ....................................................... 0200-15 CONTRACT ........................................................................................................ 0200-20 CERTIFICATION OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY ..................................................... 0200-22

SECTION 0300 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

CONTRACT AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .................................................... 0300-1 DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................... 0300-1

Contractor ................................................................................................. 0300-1 Contract ..................................................................................................... 0300-1 Project Representative .............................................................................. 0300-1 Owner ........................................................................................................ 0300-1 Subcontractor ............................................................................................ 0300-1 Work on (at) the Project ............................................................................. 0300-1

CORRELATION AND INTENT OF DOCUMENTS ............................................... 0300-1 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS ................................ 0300-2 SHOP OR SETTING DRAWINGS........................................................................ 0300-2 MATERIALS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES ........................................................ 0300-3 CONTRACTOR'S TITLE TO MATERIALS ........................................................... 0300-3 MATERIALS FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR ........................................... 0300-3 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS ................................................... 0300-3 "OR EQUAL" CLAUSE ......................................................................................... 0300-3 PATENTS ............................................................................................................. 0300-4 SURVEYS, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS ....................................................... 0300-4 LINES AND GRADES .......................................................................................... 0300-5 CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS ........................................................................ 0300-5 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY .................................................................. 0300-5 WEATHER CONDITIONS .................................................................................... 0300-6 SAFETY PROVISIONS ........................................................................................ 0300-6 USE OF EXPLOSIVES ........................................................................................ 0300-6 SANITARY PROVISIONS .................................................................................... 0300-7 PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY .............................................................. 0300-7

PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY – EMERGENCY ........................... 0300-7

INSPECTION ....................................................................................................... 0300-8 REPORTS, RECORDS AND DATA ..................................................................... 0300-8 SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR .......................................................... 0300-8 COMPETENT LABOR .......................................................................................... 0300-8 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT .......................................................................... 0300-8 CHANGES IN THE WORK ................................................................................... 0300-8

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CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE ........................................................................ 0300-9 CHANGE OF THE CONTRACT TIME ................................................................ 0300-13 CORRECTION OF WORK .................................................................................. 0300-14

EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND STRUCTURES .......................... 0300-14

SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS FOUND DIFFERENT.......................................... 0300-15 CLAIMS FOR EXTRA WORK ............................................................................. 0300-15 RIGHT OF THE OWNER TO TERMINATE CONTRACT .................................... 0300-15

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND PERIODIC ESTIMATES ........................... 0300-16

PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS ...................................................................... 0300-16 ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT .............................................................. 0300-18 PAYMENTS BY CONTRACTORS ...................................................................... 0300-18

CONTRACTOR'S AND SUBCONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE ............................. 0300-19

CONTRACT SECURITY ..................................................................................... 0300-23 ADDITIONAL OR SUBSTITUTE BOND .............................................................. 0300-24 LIEN .................................................................................................................... 0300-24 ASSIGNMENTS .................................................................................................. 0300-24 MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS............................................. 0300-24 COORDINATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS ............................................ 0300-25 SUBCONTRACTING ........................................................................................... 0300-25 USE OF PREMISES AND REMOVAL OF DEBRIS ............................................ 0300-26 QUANTITIES OF ESTIMATE .............................................................................. 0300-26 RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND SUSPENSION OF WORK ............................................ 0300-27 GUARANTY ........................................................................................................ 0300-27 CONFLICTING CONDITIONS ............................................................................ 0300-28 NOTICE AND SERVICE THEREOF ................................................................... 0300-28 PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW DEEMED INSERTED ................................ 0300-28 SUSPENSION OF WORK ................................................................................... 0300-28 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS .......................................................................... 0300-28 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 0300-29 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY ....................................... 0300-29 RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS ....................................................... 0300-30

USE AND OCCUPANCY PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE BY OWNER .................... 0300-30

INTEREST OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIALS ............................... 0300-30 OTHER PROHIBITED INTERESTS .................................................................... 0300-30 USE OF CHEMICALS ......................................................................................... 0300-31 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC ............................................................................ 0300-31 SPECIAL HAZARDS ........................................................................................... 0300-31

OWNER'S DIRECTIONS REGARDING WORK PARTIALLY COMPLETED ...... 0300-31

OWNER'S EXAMINATION OF WORK COMPLETED ........................................ 0300-32 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ............................................................. 0300-32

ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT CONSTITUTES RELEASE ..................... 0300-32

OWNER'S RIGHT TO SUSPEND WORK ........................................................... 0300-32

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TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ................................. 0300-32

SECTION 0300: APPENDIX A

AFFIDAVIT FOR FINAL PAYMENT AND RELEASE OF LIENS ......................... 0300-36

SECTION 0400 – CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND TEST REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 0400-1 WELDING PROCEDURES .................................................................................. 0400-1 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS ......................................................................... 0400-1 EMPLOYEE ALCOHOL MISUSE PLAN .............................................................. 0400-2 EMPLOYEE ANTI-DRUG PLAN .......................................................................... 0400-2 OPERATOR QUALIFICATION ............................................................................. 0400-2 STATE UTILITY CONTRACTOR LICENSE ......................................................... 0400-2

GEORGIA EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATION ................................................. 0400-3

SECTION 0500 – MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................... 0500-1 GRASSING .......................................................................................................... 0500-1

General ........................................................................................................... 0500-1 Seed ............................................................................................................... 0500-1 Fertilizer .......................................................................................................... 0500-1 Agriculture Lime .............................................................................................. 0500-2 Mulch .............................................................................................................. 0500-2

MARKING PAINT (Provided By Owner) ............................................................... 0500-2 MARKING TAPE (Provided By Owner) ................................................................ 0500-2 ROCK SHIELD ..................................................................................................... 0500-3 STEEL LINE PIPE (Provided by the Owner) ........................................................ 0500-3

Steel Line Pipe 2-3/8” and Over ...................................................................... 0500-3 Steel Line Pipe Less Than 2-3/8” ................................................................... 0500-3

STEEL LINE PIPE COATINGS ............................................................................ 0500-3 Plant Applied Coatings (Provided by the Owner) ............................................ 0500-3

Buried Steel Line Pipe (Provided by the Owner) ....................................... 0500-3 Stenciling ........................................................................................................ 0500-4 Joint Wrap ....................................................................................................... 0500-4

Joint Wrap Tape (Buried) .......................................................................... 0500-4 Joint Wrap Tape Primer (Buried) ............................................................... 0500-4

Primerless Joint Wrap Tape ............................................................................ 0500-4 STOPPER FITTINGS (Provided by the Owner) ................................................... 0500-5

General ........................................................................................................... 0500-5 Stopper Fitting, ANSI Class 300 (TDW) .......................................................... 0500-5

THREADED FITTINGS (Provided by the Owner) ................................................ 0500-5 Forged Steel ................................................................................................... 0500-5

THREAD SEALANT ............................................................................................. 0500-5 T-O-R FITTINGS (Provided by the Owner) .......................................................... 0500-5 WELDING FITTINGS (Provided by the Owner) ................................................... 0500-6

SECTION 0600 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS

SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................... 0600-1 BACKFILLING ...................................................................................................... 0600-1

General ........................................................................................................... 0600-1 Compaction ..................................................................................................... 0600-1

General ...................................................................................................... 0600-1 Trenches ................................................................................................... 0600-1 Rock Excavation ........................................................................................ 0600-2

BARRICADES, WARNING SIGNS AND FLAGMEN ............................................ 0600-2 BENDING STEEL PIPE ....................................................................................... 0600-2

CARE AND HANDLING OF OWNER PROVIDED MATERIAL ............................ 0600-2

CARE AND HANDLING OF OWNER PROVIDED COATED PIPE ...................... 0600-3

CLEAN-UP ........................................................................................................... 0600-3 CLEARING AND GRUBBING .............................................................................. 0600-3 CROSSINGS OF EXISTING WATER MAIN ........................................................ 0600-4 EXTRA DEPTH DITCH ........................................................................................ 0600-4 EXISTING FENCES ............................................................................................. 0600-4 GRASSING .......................................................................................................... 0600-5

General ........................................................................................................... 0600-5 Permanent Grassing .................................................................................. 0600-5

Stand of Grass Required ................................................................................ 0600-5 Ground Preparation ........................................................................................ 0600-6 Application of Fertilizer .................................................................................... 0600-6 Seeding ........................................................................................................... 0600-6 Mulch .............................................................................................................. 0600-6

Areas Contained by Silt and Erosion Control Devices ............................... 0600-6 Areas Outside Silt and Erosion Control Devices........................................ 0600-6

Watering ......................................................................................................... 0600-7 Maintenance of Grass ..................................................................................... 0600-7

GUARANTY ......................................................................................................... 0600-7 INFORMATION CONCERNING CONDITIONS ................................................... 0600-7 INTERFERENCE WITH EXISTING STRUCTURES ............................................ 0600-7 INTERNAL CLEANING OF PIPE ......................................................................... 0600-8

LAYING PIPE ....................................................................................................... 0600-8 LOCATE WIRE /MARKING TAPE........................................................................ 0600-9

Buried Steel Line Pipe .................................................................................... 0600-9 LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES .................................................................. 0600-9 MARKING FACILITIES ........................................................................................ 0600-9 ORDER SEQUENCE OF WORK ......................................................................... 0600-9 PLACING FACILITY INTO OPERATION ............................................................. 0600-9 PLACING VALVES AND FITTINGS .................................................................... 0600-10 PRESSURE TESTING ........................................................................................ 0600-10

General .......................................................................................................... 0600-10 Requirements ................................................................................................ 0600-11

Main Lines ................................................................................................ 0600-11 PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL IGNITION ...................................................... 0600-11 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK ................................................................. 0600-11 PROTECTION OF PAVEMENT AND CURBING ................................................ 0600-11 PROTECTION OF TREES .................................................................................. 0600-12 PROTECTION OF PIPE SECTIONS .................................................................. 0600-22 PURGE AND ABANDON IN PLACE/REMOVAL ................................................ 0600-12

Existing Facilities Outside GDOT Right-of Way ............................................. 0600-12 Existing Facilities Within GDOT Right-of Way ............................................... 0600-12 Removal of Existing Facilities ........................................................................ 0600-13

RECORD DRAWINGS ......................................................................................... 0600-13 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS .................................................................. 0600-13 ROCK EXCAVATION .......................................................................................... 0600-14 STEEL LINE PIPE COATING ............................................................................. 0600-14

Plant Applied Coating .................................................................................... 0600-14 Joint Wrap ...................................................................................................... 0600-14

Surface Preparation .................................................................................. 0600-15 Primer ....................................................................................................... 0600-15 Spiral Tape Wrap ...................................................................................... 0600-15

Field Repair of Damaged Areas ..................................................................... 0600-15 Field Test of Line Pipe Coating ...................................................................... 0600-15

TAPPING OF MAINS .......................................................................................... 0600-16 TRENCH EXCAVATION ..................................................................................... 0600-16 WELDERS .......................................................................................................... 0600-17

General .......................................................................................................... 0600-17 Re-qualification Requirements ....................................................................... 0600-17 Qualification Records ..................................................................................... 0600-17 General Welding Procedure ........................................................................... 0600-17 Welding Inspection ......................................................................................... 0600-18 Standards of Acceptability ............................................................................. 0600-18

SECTION 0600: APPENDIX A

PRESSURE TEST RECORD .............................................................................. 0600-20

SECTION 0700 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 0700-1 GRASSING .......................................................................................................... 0700-1

Measurement .................................................................................................. 0700-1 Payment .......................................................................................................... 0700-1

PURGE AND ABANDON IN PLACE/REMOVAL ................................................. 0700-1 Measurement .................................................................................................. 0700-1 Payment .......................................................................................................... 0700-1

STEEL LINE PIPE ................................................................................................ 0700-1 Measurement .................................................................................................. 0700-1 Payment .......................................................................................................... 0700-2

STOPPER FITTINGS ........................................................................................... 0700-2 Measurement .................................................................................................. 0700-2 Payment .......................................................................................................... 0700-2

SOLID ROCK EXCAVATION ............................................................................... 0700-2 Measurement .................................................................................................. 0700-2 Payment .......................................................................................................... 0700-2

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SECTION 0100 – INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

0101 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

The CITY OF CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA (hereinafter called the Owner), invites bids on the form attached hereto, all blanks of which must be appropriately filled

in. Bids will be received by the Owner at the NATURAL GAS SYSTEM OFFICES, 155 OLD MILL ROAD, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120 until MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 12:00 NOON, LOCAL TIME and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The envelope containing the bids must be sealed and designated as the bid for the construction of the project entitled:

NATURAL GAS MAIN RELOCATION

The Owner may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and may waive any informalities to reject any and all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

0102 PREPARATION OF BID

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

Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, their address, their utility contractor license number, and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified in the bid form. Any bid which is not properly prepared and accompanied by required certifications, plans and programs may be rejected by the Owner. Any bid not bearing the bidder's current utility contractor license number issued by the State of Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board may not be considered by

0100-2 the Owner.

0103 TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION

Any bidder may modify his bid by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the Owner prior to the closing time, and, provided further, the Owner is satisfied that a written confirmation of the telegraphic modification over the signature of the bidder was mailed prior to the closing time.

If written confirmation is not received within two days from the closing time, no consideration will be given to the telegraphic modification.

0104 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

The Owner may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request.

By submission of his Bid, the Bidder acknowledges the right of the Owner to make such investigations, to contact references and utilize this information as a basis of determining award of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional bids will not be accepted.

Any bidder will be disqualified from bidding or proposing if they are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public contract or related offenses.

Written information pertaining to the Bidder's qualifications may be requested by the Owner. Failure of the Bidder to provide such information within fifteen days of notification will be grounds for disqualification.

0105 BID SECURITY

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond prepared on the form of bid bond attached hereto, duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company approved by the Owner, in the amount of 5% of the bid. Such certified checks or bid bonds will be returned to all except the three lowest bidders within three days after the opening of bids, and the remaining certified checks or bid bonds will be returned promptly after the Owner and the accepted bidder have executed the contracts, or, if no award has been made within 60 days after the date of the opening of bids, upon demand of the

0100-3 bidder at any time thereafter, so long as he has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid.

0106 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND FAILURE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract and bonds required within 10 days after he has received notice of the acceptance of his bid, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid.

0107 TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Bidder must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully complete the project within 45 consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bidders must agree also to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $200.00 per each consecutive calendar day thereafter.

0108 CONDITION OF WORK

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

0109 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

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

Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to City of Cartersville Gas System, P.O. Box 1390, Cartersville, Georgia 30120 and to be given consideration must be received at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications, which, will be mailed to all prospective bidders. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretations shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the contract documents.

0110 SECURITY FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE

Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall

0100-4 furnish a surety bond or bonds as security for faithful performance of his contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor on the project under this contract, and furnishing materials in connection with his contract, as specified in the General Conditions included herein. Surety companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the project is located.

0111 POWER OF ATTORNEY

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

0112 NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Attention is particularly called to those parts of the contract documents and specifications which are identified subsequently under Special Conditions.

0113 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

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

0114 METHOD OF AWARD

If the Contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest Bidder whose evaluation by Owner indicates to Owner that the award will be in the best interests of the project. The Owner shall have complete discretion in making this determination and may consider factors such as, but not limited to the following:

0114.01 Unit bid prices of various items as they relate to total bid price.

0114.02 Proximity of the Bidder's permanent place of business as it may relate to

Bidder's responsiveness in carrying out the contract.

0114.03 Litigation record of the Bidder.

0114.04 Satisfactory completion of similar projects.

0114.05 Resources pertaining to management, personnel and equipment.

0114.06 Financial history, credit rating and current resources.

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0115 OBLIGATION OF BIDDER

At the time of the opening of bids, each bidder will be presumed to have inspected the site and to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the plans and contract documents (including all addenda). The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid.

0116 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF DOCUMENTS

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

The intent of the documents is to describe in detail all construction entailed in this project. The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, tools and appurtenances such as may be reasonably required under the terms of the contract to make each part of the work complete.

The drawings are intended to conform and agree with the specifications. If, however, discrepancies occur, the Owners will decide which shall govern. Special specifications stated on the drawings govern that particular piece of construction and have equal weight and importance as the printed specifications. In the event of any discrepancies between the drawings and the figures written thereon, the figures are to be taken as correct.

0117 CLAIMS

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

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

0118 ORDER OF WORK

The work shall be started at such points as the Owner shall designate and shall be prosecuted in the order he directs. This applies to both location and items of con-struction.

0119 SUBCONTRACTS

If required by the Owner, the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so

0100-6 requested, will within seven days after the day of the Bid opening submit to Owner a list of all Subcontractors and other persons and organizations (including those who are to furnish the principal items of material and equipment) proposed for those portions of the Work as to which such identification is so required. If the Owner, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, other person or organization, may, before giving the Notice of Award, request the apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute without an increase in Bid price. If the apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, the contract shall not be awarded to such Bidder, but his declining to make any such substitution will not constitute grounds for sacrificing his Bid Security. Any Subcontractor, other person or organization so listed and to whom the Owner does not make written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner.

0120 TIMELY EXECUTION

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

0121 STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Bidder shall hold a current utility contractor license issued by the State of Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board and shall bear the current license number on the outside of his bid envelope. Each bidder must also have in his employment on a full-time basis a person or persons who holds a valid utility manager certificate issued by the Division of Utility Contractors. Such utility manager shall oversee the utility contracting work of all the employees and shall be actually engaged in the performance of the business of the bidder. No portion of this contract may be constructed or erected unless a certified utility manager or certified utility foreman is present at the job site of such construction. No person may be employed as a utility foreman unless that person holds a valid utility foreman certificate issued by the Division of Utility Contractors.

Upon request of the Owner, the bidder must provide copies of his current utility contractor license and copies of the valid certification of his utility manager and, if present at the job site of such construction, utility foreman.

0122 EMPLOYEE ALCOHOL MISUSE PLAN

Bidders must subscribe to the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia’s Subscribed

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Regulatory Compliance Service (SRCS) and be a member in good standing with up-to-date alcohol misuse plan records meeting the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 199 Drug and alcohol testing.

0123 EMPLOYEE ANTI-DRUG PLAN

Regulatory Compliance Service (SRCS) and be a member in good standing with up-to-date anti-drug plan records meeting the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 199 Drug and alcohol testing.

0124 OPERATOR QUALIFICATION

Regulatory Compliance Service (SRCS) and be a member in good standing with up-to-date Operator Qualification records in accordance with the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 192 and Part 199. All covered tasks associated with the construction of this project shall be performed in accordance with the Operator Qualification Program subscribed to by the Bidder in accordance with the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Latest Edition, Part 192 and Part 199.

0125 CONTRACTOR’S WORK AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATION

Bidders shall comply with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and DOL Rule 300-10-1-.02 whereas all qualifying contractors and sub-contractors performing work within the State of Georgia on a contract with a public employer must register and participate in a federal work authorization program. Proposals received without a properly prepared and notarized affidavit specific to this project attesting to these requirements and provided in the Contract Documents will not be considered.

0126 VERIFICATION OF LAWFUL PRESENCE WITHIN UNITED STATES

Bidders shall comply with O.C.G.A. 50-36-1 verifying the bidder’s lawful presence in the United States. Proposals received without a properly prepared and notarized affidavit specific to this project attesting to this requirement and provided in the Contract Documents will not be considered.

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SECTION 0200 – BID PROPOSAL

BID BOND

(Five Percent of Bid)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned of the City of State of and County of as Principal and as Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto the CITY OF CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA as Owner in the penal sum of

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

Signed this day of , .

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

CARTERSVILLE PROJECT NO. SP-26-001

NOW, THEREFORE,

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

(b) If said bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in the Form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with said bid) and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance of said contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said bid, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise the same

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BID BOND

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

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

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused…