PROJECT MANUAL

TWIN FORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

FOR CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Ball Ground, Georgia for

Cherokee County, Georgia, Board of Education

August 20, 2026

Prepared By

Goodwy n Mi l l s Cawoo d, LL C .

6120 Powe rs Fe rry R d, NW , Sui t e 5 00 At la nta , G A 30 339 T 77 0.95 2.2 48 1 www.gmc ne twor k.com

GMC PROJECT NUMBER: AATL260013

ISSUE FOR BID

TWIN FORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BALL GROUND, GEORGIA

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOLS ISSUE FOR BID - 8/20/2026

GOODWYN, MILLS, & CAWOOD, LLC. PROJECT DIRECTORY

GMC PROJECT NO. AATL260013 00 0103 -1 of 2

SECTION 00 0103

PROJECT DIRECTORY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Identification of project team members and their contact information.

1.2 OWNER:

A. Name: THE CHEROKEE COUNTY, GEORGIA, BOARD OF EDUCATION

1. Address Line 1: 3831 Lower Bethany Rd. .

2. City: Ball Ground.

3. State: Georgia.

4. Zip Code: 30107.

B. Primary Contact: All correspondence from the General Contractor to the Architect will be through this party, unless alternate arrangements are mutually agreed upon at preconstruction meeting.

1. Title: Project Manager.

2. Name: Madeline Stewart.

3. Email: madeline.stewart@gmcnetwork.com.

1.3 CONSULTANTS:

A. Architect: Design Professional of Record. All correspondence from the General Contractor regarding construction documents authored by Architect's consultants will be through this party, unless alternate arrangements are mutually agreed upon at preconstruction meeting.

1. Company Name: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.

a. Address Line 1: 6120 Powers Ferry Road, NW Suite 500.

b. City: Atlanta.

c. State: Georgia.

d. Zip Code: 30339.

e. Telephone: 770-952-2481.

2. Primary Contact:

a. Title: Project Manager.

b. Name: Madeline Stewart.

c. Email: madeline.stewart@gmcnetwork.com.

B. Civil Engineering Consultant:

1. Company Name: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.

a. Address Line 1: 36 South Court Square, Suite 100.

b. City: Atlanta.

c. State: Georgia.

d. Zip Code: 30263.

e. Telephone: 770-952-2481.

C. Structural Engineering Consultant:

1. Company Name: PES Structural Engineers.

a. Address Line 1: 1852 Century Place, Suite 201.

b. City: Atlanta.

c. State: Georgia.

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d. Zip Code: 30345.

e. Telephone: __________.

D. Mechanical Engineering Consultant - HVAC & Plumbing:

1. Company Name: MBA Consulting Engineers.

a. Address Line 1: 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200.

b. City: Canton.

c. State: Georgia.

d. Zip Code: 30114.

e. Telephone: 770-751-0773.

E. Electrical Engineering Consultant:

1. Company Name: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC..

a. Address Line 1: 2260 Eastchase Ln #200.

b. City: Montgomery.

c. State: Alabama.

d. Zip Code: 36117.

e. Telephone: 334-272-3200.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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GOODWYN, MILLS, & CAWOOD, LLC. SEALS PAGE

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SECTION 000107

SEALS PAGE

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ARCHITECTURAL

I hereby certify this plan, specification, or report was prepared by myself or under my direct supervision and i am a duly registered architect under the laws of location.

DATE ____________________ REGISTRATION NO. _______________

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CIVIL

I hereby certify this plan, specification, or report was prepared by myself or under my direct supervision and I am a duly Registered Engineer under the laws of Location.

DATE ____________________ REGISTRATION NO. _______________

Lauren k. Stoltz No. PE044827

Lauren K Stoltz

08/14/2026 PE044827

GMC PROJECT NO. AATL260013 000107 -4 of 6

STRUCTURAL

I hereby certify this plan, specification, or report was prepared by myself or under my direct supervision and I am a duly Registered Engineer under the laws of Location.

DATE ____________________ REGISTRATION NO. _______________ 8/14/2026 SE000165

GMC PROJECT NO. AATL260013 000107 -5 of 6

MECHANICAL

I hereby certify this plan, specification, or report was prepared by myself or under my direct supervision and I am a duly Registered Engineer under the laws of Location.

DATE ____________________ REGISTRATION NO. _______________ 08.13.2026 023289

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ELECTRICAL

I hereby certify this plan, specification, or report was prepared by myself or under my direct supervision and I am a duly Registered Engineer under the laws of Location.

DATE ____________________ REGISTRATION NO. _______________

END OF SECTION 000107

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GOODWYN, MILLS, & CAWOOD, LLC. TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 00 0110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

1.1 DIVISION 00 -- PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

A. 00 0101 - Project Title Page B. 00 0103 - Project Directory C. 00 0107 - Seals Page D. 00 0110 - Table of Contents E. 00 1113 - Requests for Proposals F. 00 1119.15 - Definitions G. 00 1119.16 - General Conditions H. 00 2116 - Instructions to Proposers I. 00 2116.10 - Instructions to Submitting Proposals J. 00 2116.15 - Qualifications for Selection and the Selection Process K. 00 2116.20 - Protest Process L. 00 2116.35 - Offeror's and Individual's Affidavit of Non-Collusion M. 00 2118.30 - General Contractor Checklist and Certification N. 00 2118.40 - Conflict of Interest Disclosure Affidavit O. 00 2118.45 - Consent to Release Information P. 00 3113.16 - Master Project Schedule Q. 00 3113.17 - District Calendars R. 00 3113.20 - Special Conditions S. 00 4213 - Proposal Form T. 00 4215 - Request for Best and Final Offers U. 00 4300 - Subcontractor Listing V. 00 4313 - Bid Bond W. 00 5510 - Resolution (Board) X. 00 6113.12 - Vendor Reference Form Y. 00 6113.13 - Performance Bond Z. 00 6113.14 - Payment Bond AA. 00 6113.17 - Suspension and Debarment Certification BB. 00 6113.18 - Contractor Affidavit CC. 00 7213 - The Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions

SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. 01 1000 - Summary

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B. 01 2000 - Price and Payment Procedures C. 01 2100 - Allowances D. 01 2200 - Unit Prices E. 01 2500 - Substitution Procedures F. 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements G. 01 3216 - Construction Progress Schedule H. 01 4000 - Quality Requirements I. 01 4216 - Definitions J. 01 4533 - Code-Required Special Inspections K. 01 5000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls L. 01 5813 - Temporary Project Signage M. 01 6000 - Product Requirements N. 01 7000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements O. 01 7419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal P. 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals Q. 01 7900 - Demonstration and Training

2.2 DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. For Site Preparation and Earthwork, see Division 31 or Civil Engineering Drawings B. For Pavements and Site Improvements, see Division 32 or Civil Engineering Drawings C. For Site Utilities, see Division 33 or Civil Engineering Drawings D. 02 4100 - Demolition

2.3 DIVISION 03 -- CONCRETE

A. 03 3000 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

2.4 DIVISION 04 -- MASONRY

A. 04 2000 - Unit Masonry B. 04 2200 - Concrete Unit Masonry

2.5 DIVISION 05 -- METALS

A. 05 1200 - Structural Steel Framing B. 05 2100 - Steel Joist Framing C. 05 3100 - Steel Decking D. 05 5000 - Metal Fabrications

2.6 DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

A. 06 1000 - Rough Carpentry B. 06 2000 - Finish Carpentry C. 06 4000 - Architectural Woodwork

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2.7 DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

A. 07 1400 - Fluid-Applied Waterproofing B. 07 2100 - Thermal Insulation C. 07 2700 - Air Barriers D. 07 4113 - Metal Roof Panels E. 07 4213 - Metal Wall Panels F. 07 6200 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim G. 07 8413 - Penetration Firestopping H. 07 8443 - Joint Firestopping I. 07 9100 - Preformed Joint Seals J. 07 9200 - Joint Sealants

2.8 DIVISION 08 -- OPENINGS

A. 08 1213 - Hollow Metal Frames B. 08 1416 - Flush Wood Doors C. 08 1613 - Fiberglass Doors D. 08 3100 - Access Doors and Panels E. 08 4313 - Aluminum-Framed Storefronts F. 08 7100 - Door Hardware G. 08 8000 - Glazing

2.9 DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES

A. 09 2116 - Gypsum Board Assemblies B. 09 3000 - Tiling C. 09 5100 - Acoustical Ceilings D. 09 6500 - Resilient Flooring E. 09 6723 - Resinous Flooring F. 09 9100 - Painting

2.10 DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

A. 10 1400 - Signage B. 10 1416 - Plaques C. 10 1419 - Dimensional Letter Signage D. 10 2113.19 - Plastic Toilet Compartments E. 10 2800 - Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories F. 10 4400 - Fire Protection Specialties G. 10 5613 - Metal Storage Shelving H. 10 7316.13 - Metal Canopies

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2.11 DIVISION 11 -- EQUIPMENT

A. 11 3013 - Residential Appliances

2.12 DIVISION 12 -- FURNISHINGS

A. 12 2414 - Roller Window Shades

2.13 DIVISION 13 -- SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

2.14 DIVISION 14 -- CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

2.15 DIVISION 21 -- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

2.16 DIVISION 22 -- PLUMBING

A. 22 0500 - Common Work Results for Plumbing B. 22 0519 - Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping C. 22 0523 - General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping D. 22 0529 - Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment E. 22 0553 - Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment F. 22 0700 - Plumbing Piping Insulation G. 22 1116 - Domestic Water Piping H. 22 1119 - Domestic Water Piping Specialties I. 22 1316 - Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping J. 22 1319 - Drainage Piping Specialties K. 22 3300 # - Electric Domestic Water Heaters L. 22 4000 - Plumbing Fixtures M. 22 4700 - Drinking Foutains and Water Coolers - Elkay N. 22 7000 # - Plumbing Systems Testing

2.17 DIVISION 23 -- HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

A. 23 0500 - Common Work Results for HVAC B. 23 0513 - Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment C. 23 0529 - Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment D. 23 0553 - Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment E. 23 0593 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC F. 23 0700 - HVAC Insulation G. 23 0900 # HVAC Instrumentation and Controls H. 23 2113 - Hydronic Piping and Specialties I. 23 2300 - Refrigerant Piping J. 23 3113 - Metal Ducts K. 23 3300 - Air Duct Accessories L. 23 3423 - HVAC Power Ventilators M. 23 3713 - Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles

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N. 23 4100 # - Particulate Air Filtration O. 23 5543 # - Wall and Ceiling Heaters P. 23 81 26 - Ductless Split Systems Heat Pump Units Q. 23 8127 - Split-System Air Conditioners

2.18 DIVISION 25 -- INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

2.19 DIVISION 26 -- ELECTRICAL

A. 26 00 00 - Electrical B. 26 0504 - Provisions for Electric Utility Service C. 26 0519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables D. 26 0526 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems E. 26 0529 - Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems F. 26 0533 - Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems G. 26 0544 - Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling H. 26 0553 - Identification for Electrical Systems I. 26 0923 - Lighting Control Devices J. 26 2416 - Panelboards K. 26 2726 - Wiring Devices L. 26 2813 - Fuses M. 26 2816 - Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers N. 26 4313 - Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits O. 26 5119 - LED Interior Lighting P. 26 6010 - Through-Penetration Firestop Systems Q. 26 9100 - Occupancy Sensors

2.20 DIVISION 27 -- COMMUNICATIONS

A. 27 0500 - Structured Cabling

2.21 DIVISION 28 -- ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

A. 28 1300 - Security and Intrusion Detection System B. 28 2300 - Video Surveillance

2.22 DIVISION 29 -- RESERVED (NOT USED)

2.23 DIVISION 30 -- RESERVED (NOT USED)

2.24 DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK - SEE ALSO CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

A. 31 2500 - Erosion and Sedimentation Control B. 31 3116 - Termite Control

2.25 DIVISION 32 -- EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS - SEE ALSO CIVIL ENGINEERING

DRAWINGS

A. 32 1216 - Asphalt Paving

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B. 32 1313 - Concrete Paving C. 32 1613 - Curbs & Gutters D. 32 1723 - Pavement Markings E. 32 3100 - Fences and Gates F. 32 3119 - Decorative Metal Fences and Gates

2.26 DIVISION 33 -- UTILITIES - SEE ALSO CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

A. 33 1000 - Water Utilities B. 33 4000 - Stormwater Utilities

2.27 DIVISION 34 -- TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED) - SEE ALSO CIVIL ENGINEERING

DRAWINGS

2.28 DIVISION 40 -- PROCESS INTEGRATION (NOT USED)

2.29 DIVISION 46 -- WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT (NOT USED) - SEE ALSO

CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

2.30 DIVISION 47 -- RESERVED (NOT USED)

2.31 DIVISION 48 -- ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

2.32 DIVISION 49 -- RESERVED (NOT USED)

2.33 APPENDIX A - STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

END OF SECTION

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Request For Proposals ("Rfps") 001113 - 1

SECTION 001113

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFPS")

THE CHEROKEE COUNTY, GEORGIA, BOARD OF EDUCATION (the “Owner”), under the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 36-91-1, et. seq., herein seeks competitive sealed Proposals from General Contractors (GCs) for the construction of Twin Forks Facility Improvements (the “Project”).

Proposals will be received through the EUNA Interactive Portal ("EUNA") until 2:00 p.m. on the 24th day of September 2026 for General Contractor Services for RFP No. 2026.Twin Forks.01 for Twin Forks Facility Improvements. The Owner shall not consider late Proposals. Proposals received after said time will not be accepted. Paper copies, emails, and/or faxes of Proposals will not be accepted.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

To provide GC services for the construction (site, building, and systems) of the Owner’s Construction of the Project as specified per the Proposal Documents.

The requirements for this Project, and the duties and responsibilities of the GC whose Proposal is accepted, are outlined in the Contract Documents, which include the Instructions to Proposers; Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions (the “Contract”); supplementary and other conditions;

the drawings; the specifications; and any addenda issued by the Architect. The Contract Documents require, among other things, the furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment for the construction of the Project. The Owner reserves the right to make available other relevant documents or information concerning the Project.

RFP documents will be available on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and may be obtained through EUNA at www.cherokeek12.net.

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE WITH SITE VISIT

A mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference, in conjunction with a site visit, will be held at 01:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, September 08, 2026. The Pre-Proposal Conference will be conducted at the Cherokee County School District Support Service Office - Training Room, 200 Mountain Brook Ct, Canton, GA 30115.

SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION (dates are subject to change) September 08, 2026 @ 01:30 p.m.

September 08 2026 @ 02:00 p.m.

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Mandatory Site Visit Final Questions Due Final Addendum Issued (if necessary) Proposals Due Proposals Opening via EUNA Platform Proposal Evaluation Anticipated Board Review and Approval

September 16, 2026 not later than 9:00 a.m.

September 18, 2026 not later than 2:00 p.m.

September 24, 2026 not later than 2:00 p.m.

September 24, 2026 after 2:00 p.m.

September 25 - October 14, 2026 October 15, 2026

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Any Proposal submitted in response to this RFP should strictly comply with all requirements outlined in the Instructions to Proposers - Section 002116. Any such Proposal must contain the completed Proposal Form

- Section 004213 setting forth the GC’s proposed lump sum contract price for the complete construction of the Project in conformity with all requirements of the Contract Documents. Any Proposal must include a fully executed Bid Bond - Section 004313 in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposed lump sum contract price (exclusive of any alternates and unit prices) in the exact form referenced. As noted above, any contractor submitting a Proposal must also complete and submit the required General Contractors Checklist and Certification - Section 002118.30, along with all referenced Owner’s Standard Forms. For any work requiring a specialty or professional license, only licensed subcontractors may be submitted for consideration.

In evaluating Proposals, the Owner may seek additional information from any Contractor concerning such GC’s Proposal to construct the Project. Additionally, the Owner, at its discretion, and in conformity with the applicable provisions of Georgia Law, may afford GCs an opportunity for subsequent discussion, negotiation, and revision of Proposals. The Owner reserves the right to reject any Proposals and to waive technicalities and informalities.

The Owner intends to award the Contract to the responsible and responsive GC whose Proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the Owner, taking into consideration the following evaluation factors which are outlined in the Instructions to Proposers, Item P – Contract Award.

Except as expressly provided in, or permitted by, the Proposal Documents, from the date of issuance of the RFP until the final Board action of approval of Contract Award, the GC submitting a Proposal shall not initiate any communication or discussion concerning the Project, the RFP or the GC’s Proposal or any part thereof with any employee, agent, or representative of the Owner. Any violation of this restriction may result in the rejection of the GC’s Proposal.

END OF SECTION 001113

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SECTION 001119.15

DEFINITIONS

Definitions contained in the proposed Contract Documents shall apply to the Proposal Documents.

1) Addenda: Addenda are written or graphic instructions issued by the Architect before Proposal closing that modify or interpret the Proposal Documents by additions, deletions, clarifications, corrections, or revisions.

2) Alternate Proposal: An Alternate Proposal is an amount stated in the Proposal to be added to, or deducted from, the amount of the Base Proposal if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Proposal Documents (“Alternate”), is accepted.

3) Architect: The Owner has selected Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC Network) as the Architect, the Architect listed in the Request for Proposals, who has prepared plans and specifications and who will administer the Contract for Construction. If the Owner’s design professional for the Project is an Engineer rather than an Architect, then the term “Architect” as used throughout the Proposal Documents shall mean “Engineer”.

4) Base Proposal: Base Proposal is the sum stated in the Proposal for which the Proposer offers to perform the Work described in the Proposal Documents as the base to which Work may be added, or from which Work may be deleted, for sums slated in the Alternates, if any.

5) Board: Wherein the word "Board" is used it shall refer to the Cherokee County, Georgia, Board of Education aka the Cherokee County School Board.

6) Closeout: The period during which all details of both construction and commissioning are completed.

A. The Closeout period is the time from the date of Substantial Completion until final payment, both as defined by the Conditions of the Contract.

B. Before and during the Closeout period, the Owner will ascertain whether the completed project complies with the Contract Documents.

C. GC is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project until the end of the Closeout period.

D. Training of Owner's personnel in operation and maintenance occurs during the Closeout period unless specifically indicated otherwise for certain items.

7) Contract Documents:

A. At the time of execution of the Agreement, Contract Documents consist of the following:

1. The Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions.

2. The Proposal and Proposal Exhibits, except for provisions that contradict the requirements of the Conceptual Documents and that are not specifically accepted by the Owner through written Modification before the execution of the Contract for Construction.

B. From time to time after execution of the Contract, upon approval by the Owner, the following types of documents will be incorporated into Contract Documents:

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1. The Proposal.

2. The Project Program.

3. Drawings and other documents documenting the design.

4. Construction drawings and specifications detailing the execution of the design.

8) General Contractor: ("GC"): A qualified and experienced GC holding a current and valid General Contractor License from the State of Georgia, to perform general construction services by adhering to all Federal, State, Local, and District laws, regulations, and policies, while also meeting the qualifications outlined in Section 002116 ~ Instructions to Proposers, specifically Item Q - GC's Qualifications.

9) Occupancy: The period during which the project is occupied for its intended purpose.

A. The Occupancy period begins at the Date of Substantial Completion, as defined by the Conditions of the Contract.

B. GC is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project until the end of the Closeout period.

10) Owner: The Owner is whom the Work will be executed for: the Cherokee County School District, 1205 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114. The Owner may be referred to as "Owner" or "District" interchangeably throughout this project manual.

11) Project Program: The Owner's requirements for size, arrangement, organization, and location of functional spaces, description of space functions, identification of fittings, equipment, and furnishings, description of the physical and environmental requirements for each space, together with a description of the image, goals, or "mission" of the project.

12) Proposal: A Proposal is a complete and properly executed Proposal - Section 004213 to do the Work in accordance with the Contract for the sums stipulated in the Proposal supported by data required by the Proposal Documents, submitted in accordance with the Proposal Documents. Complete Proposal submission must also include the following fully completed and executed forms:

Section ID File Name

002116.35 Offeror’s and Individual’s Affidavit of Non-Collusion

002118.30 General Contractor's Checklist and Certification

002118.40 Conflict of Interest DisclosureAffidvit

002118.45 Consent to Release Information

004300 Subcontractor Listing 004313 Bid Bond

006113.12 Vendor Reference Form

006113.18 Contractor Affidavit

006113.17 Suspension and Debarment Certification

N/A Sample Certificate of Insurance, per General Conditions N/A Copy of Business License, per General Conditions N/A Acknowledge ALL Addenda (if any) on the General Contractor’s RFP Checklist

A. Corporate Authority

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13) Proposal Documents: Proposal Documents means the inclusion of the following:

Section ID File Name 001113 Request for Proposals

001119.16 General Conditions

002116 Instructions to Proposers

002116.10 Instructions for Submitting Proposals

002116.35 Offeror's and Individuals' Affidavit of Non-Collusion

002118.40 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Affidavit

002118.45 Consent to Release Information

003113.16 Master Project Schedule

003113.17 Cherokee County School District Calendars

003113.20 Special Conditions

004213 Proposal Form 004215 Request for Best and Final Offers 004300 Subcontractor Listing 004313 Bid Bond 005510 Resolution (Board)

006113.12 Vendor Reference Form

006113.13 Performance Bond

006113.14 Payment Bond

006113.17 Suspension and Debarment Certification

006113.18 Contractor Affidavit

007213 Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions

Plans and Specifications All other proposed Contract documents

N/A Any Addenda issued prior to Solicitation Opening

A. The form of Corporate Certificate, Partnership Certificate, or Entity Certificate,

14) Proposer: A Proposer is a person or entity who submits a Proposal.

15) Subcontractor: A Subcontractor is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Proposer for materials, equipment, or labor for a portion of the Work.

16) Substantial Completion: The date as defined in the Conditions of the Contract. Date of Substantial Completion is the due date of the following:

A. GC's complete punch list of items to be itemized.

B. Owner's complete punch list of items to be itemized.

C. Compliance with the requirements of governing authorities, for submittals, inspections, and permits.

D. Compliance with Owner's requirements for access to areas occupied by the Owner.

E. Final cleaning.

F. Maintenance manuals.

G. Warranties.

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H. Spare parts and extra materials.

I. Maintenance supplies and tools.

J. Project record documents.

K. Final site survey.

L. Maintenance plan.

17) Unit Price: Unit Price is an amount stated in the Proposal as a price per unit of measurement for specified materials, equipment, or services or a portion of the work as described in the Proposal Documents.

END OF SECTION 001119.15

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General Conditions 001119.16 - 1

SECTION 001119.16

GENERAL CONDITIONS

General Conditions

A. Business License Respondents are required to submit with their Proposal a copy of their valid company business license. If the Respondent is a Georgia corporation, the Respondent shall submit a valid county or city business license. If the Respondent is not a Georgia corporation, the Respondent shall submit a certificate of authority to transact business in the state of Georgia and a copy of their valid business license issued by their home jurisdiction. If Respondent holds a professional certification that is licensed by the state of Georgia, Respondent shall submit a copy of their valid professional license. Any license submitted in response to this requirement shall be maintained by the Respondent for the duration of the Contract.

B. Conditional Proposals Proposals that are conditional and/or in any way qualify or vary the terms of these instructions, conditions, and specifications shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected.

C. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Information made available to Respondents by the District shall be used only for purposes related to responding to this RFP and shall not be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of the District.

Respondents to this RFP unequivocally agree to assume responsibility for protecting and safeguarding the confidentiality of District records that are not public information. Such information may include, but is not limited to, student and human resource file contents.

D. Conflict of Interest Respondents shall disclose with their Proposal the name of any officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the District or a member of the Board. Respondents shall also disclose the name of any District employee or Board member who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the Respondent’s company or any of its branches. Respondents shall certify that their response to this RFP is impartial, at arms-length, and free of any conflict of interest, unfair advantage, or personal benefit to any District official.

E. Costs Incurred The District is not liable for any costs incurred by a Respondent in preparing and/or submitting a response to this RFP or for any interview if requested. Any costs incurred by the Respondent in preparing and/or submitting a response to this RFP and interviewing with the District (if requested) shall be the sole responsibility of the Respondent and shall not be reimbursed by the District.

F. Contract Terms The District’s Standard Form of the Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions - Section 007213 between the Board and the General Contractor, specifically outlines the contractual responsibilities. All Respondents should thoroughly review the documents before submitting a Proposal. No alterations can be made in the Contract after award by the Board.

G. Drug-Free Workplace By submission of a response to this RFP, the Respondent certifies that he/she and his/her employees shall not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, 2026.Twin Forks.01

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General Conditions 001119.16 - 2 dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances or drugs during the performance of the Contract.

H. Georgia Open Records Act Without regard to any designation made by the person or entity submitting, the District considers all information submitted in response to this invitation or request to be a public record that may be disclosed upon request under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., without consulting or contacting the person or entity submitting, unless a court order is presented with the submission. You may wish to consult an attorney or obtain legal advice before submitting.

I. Indemnification The GC shall indemnify and hold the Owner harmless from any claims, liability, damages, loss, liens, costs, and expenses of every type whatsoever including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising out of or in connection with the GC’s performance of this Contract and the Work, to the extent caused by the GC, or anyone for whose acts the GC is or may be responsible or liable, regardless of whether such liability, claim, damage, loss, cost or expense is caused in part by the Owner. The GC shall not indemnify or hold harmless the Owner against claims for damages, losses, or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the Owner, or its officers, agents, or employees; provided, however, this indemnification obligation shall not be limited by any limitation on amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable by or for the GC or its subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, or suppliers under workers’ compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.

J. Insurance A Certificate of Insurance and/or ACCORD form is a mandatory requirement with solicitation submittal. Proposals submitted with certificates of insurance will be considered conditionally responsive to the insurance and indemnification requirement. The final award of this RFP will be contingent upon receipt within five (5) business days of the request for insurance documentation. In the event the awarded Respondent cannot produce insurance coverage acceptable to the District within the time provided, the District reserves the right to award this solicitation to the next highest-ranked firm. Please refer to Article XIV of the Contract for the required insurance.

K. Interviews The District reserves the right to require Respondents to participate in one or more interviews with District staff. Respondents must be prepared to discuss the salient points of their Proposal within seven (7) normal working days of being asked to participate in interviews. There are to be no presentations, individually or collectively, without such invitation.

L. No Assignment of Award The successful Respondent may not assign the award or Contract to or subcontract with another party without the express written permission of the District.

M. Non-Collusion Respondents shall fully certify that they, as individuals or as officials of a business entity have not entered into any agreement, participated in collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free and competitive responses to this RFP. Further, Respondents guarantee that their response is not made in conjunction with or on behalf of another party and that they have not been directly or indirectly induced in any manner or taken any action to result in a restriction of trade or an unfair advantage.

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N. Non-Discrimination The District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in any of its employment practices, education programs, services, or activities.

The District supports an open, fair, and impartial free-market system which maximizes competition and seeks to include all responsible businesses, and provides ample opportunities for business growth and development. Minority businesses are encouraged and allowed to submit a Proposal on various projects; however, all responses will be evaluated on the same criteria. It is not the intention or desire of the District to restrict or impede competition, nor to increase the cost of the work.

O. Permits and Applicable Law Respondents shall at their own expense obtain all necessary permits, certifications, and licenses and shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations necessary to fully execute the requirements stated herein. Respondents shall maintain all such permits, licenses, certifications, and compliances in a current status throughout the Contract. Respondents shall submit copies of permits, licenses, and certifications evidencing proof of the aforementioned immediately upon the request of the District. Respondents shall comply with registration with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office as applicable.

P. Proposal Duration Proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be valid for sixty (60) days from the Proposal submission deadline, as indicated by submission of the Lump Sum Construction Proposal Bid Form.

Q. Respondent Failure In the event services to be furnished by the successful Respondent should for any reason fail to conform to the scope of work contained herein, the District reserves the right to reject the services and further reserves the right to terminate the Contract.

Failure of the successful Respondent to perform contracted services may also result in the removal of that Respondent from doing business with the District for not less than one (1) year.

R. Respondent Performance The successful Respondent is required to perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, and agreements of this RFP document and any negotiated Contract(s). Failure of the Respondent to fully perform these obligations may result in the cancellation of the award and Contract.

The District will look to the Respondent and his/her identified personnel to coordinate and deliver the services described in this RFP. The obligations of the Contract shall not be delegated to subcontractors or assigned to any third party.

S. Rights Reserved The District reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all parts of responsive Proposals received and/or to reject all Proposals submitted. The District reserves the right to award any resulting Contract in the manner that is in the best interest of and most advantageous to the District. The District reserves the right to waive any technicalities or minor irregularities in responses received and to award the Contract the most beneficial for the District. The decision of the District and the Board shall be final.

The District reserves the right to request and negotiate a “best and final” response from Respondents.

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T. Smoke-Free Workplace By submission of a response to this RFP, the Respondent certifies that he/she and his/her employees shall not use tobacco products on District property at any time during the performance of this Contract.

U. Taxes Purchases made by the District are not subject to federal, state, or local sales tax. A Sales Tax Exemption Certificate will be furnished upon request.

V. The Laws of the State of Georgia This RFP and subsequent agreements are subject to the laws of the State of Georgia, Cherokee County.

END OF SECTION 001119.16

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SECTION 002116

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

Instructions to Proposers

A. Introduction: To be considered, Proposals must be made per the following instructions and must be submitted through the EUNA Portal, not later than the date and time outlined in the Request for Proposals ("RFPs") or any extension thereof made by Addendum.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any technicalities and informalities.

B. Owner: The Owner for whom the General Contractor ("GC") Services and the Work will be executed is:

Cherokee County School District 1205 Bluffs Parkway Canton, GA 30114

C. Architect: The Architect is:

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC Network) 6120 Powers Ferry Road, NW Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30339

D. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit: A mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference in conjunction with a site visit will be held at 01:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 08, 2026. The Pre-Proposal Conference will be conducted at the Cherokee County School District Support Services Office - Training Room, 200 Mountain Brook Ct, Canton, GA 30115, and will be followed by a site visit.

E. Specific Instructions: Any GC submitting a Proposal in response to the RFPs shall comply with the following Specific Instructions:

1. The submission of a Proposal constitutes a representation by the GC that it has studied and examined the Proposal Documents and such other information as may have been furnished by the Owner or the Architect. Furthermore, the submission of a Proposal constitutes a representation by the GC that it does not know of any ambiguities, errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in any of the Proposal Documents or material furnished by the Owner or Architect in connection with the Project.;

2. Any Proposal must include a fully completed General Contractor Checklist and Certification

- Section 002118.30 and must include all referenced Owner’s Standards Forms. Omission of any required items listed on the GC Checklist and Certification shall cause the Proposal submission to be declared non-responsive and to be rejected.

3. Any Proposal may include such documentation and information as the GC deems appropriate to establish that it is a responsible and responsive Contractor and that its Proposal is the most advantageous to the Board, taking into consideration the specific evaluation factors, listed in their order of relative importance, as outlined in the aforesaid RFPs.

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4. All questions must be submitted through the EUNA Portal and must be received no later than the day and hour set as Final Questions Due on the Master Project Schedule - Section

003113.16. All responses to questions will be answered in writing, and any changes, additions, interpretations, or corrections to or concerning the Proposal Documents before the date for submission of Proposals will be issued as an Addendum by the Architect. Such responses will be posted within the EUNA Portal. Registered GCs will receive an email notification from EUNA of the Addendum. Only such written changes, additions, interpretations, or corrections by Addendum shall be binding. Any changes, additions, interpretations, or corrections given by any other method shall not be valid and the GC shall not rely upon in any manner whatsoever any verbal statements, instructions, interpretations, corrections, or other information provided by the Owner or the Architect or their representatives;

5. Upon submission, all Proposals shall become and remain the property of the Owner. The Owner shall have no liability arising out of the disclosure, dissemination, or publication of any Proposal or any information contained therein.

6. Any Proposal submitted to the Owner shall remain open for acceptance by the Board, and the same shall be honored by the GC, for sixty (60) days from the date and time set forth on the Master Project Schedule to receive Proposals.

7. The Owner reserves the right to amend these Instructions or clarify same by Addendum, within the time provided by Georgia Law. If such revisions or amendments are of such magnitude as to warrant, in the sole discretion of the Owner, the postponement for the date of the submission and receipt of Proposals, written notification will be issued and posted within the EUNA Portal. Although all registered GCs will receive email notification of the same, it is the sole responsibility of the GC to review and acknowledge the issued Addendum.

F. Proposals: Proposals will only be received from GCs who are registered through the EUNA Portal, not later than the date and time outlined in the accompanying RFP or any extension thereof made by Addendum.

The GC is fully responsible for timely electronic submission. The EUNA Portal will not accept proposals received after the set specified time. No paper submissions will be accepted.

G. Documents: Proposal documents must be obtained through the EUNA Portal which can be accessed through the District website www.cherokeek12.net.

Plans and Specifications are available electronically in PDF format on EUNA Portal.

H. RFP Addenda: Addenda, if any, will be posted in the EUNA Portal. Although, EUNA will generate an email for notification of Addenda posted for all GCs registered, it remains the responsibility of all Proposers and Subcontractors to check the EUNA Portal for issued Addenda. Copies of Addenda will be made available for inspection wherever Proposal Documents are on file for that purpose. No Addenda will be issued later than seventy-two (72) hours before the time for Proposal openings, except for Addenda withdrawing the RFPs or Addenda which include a postponement of the date through which Proposals may be submitted. Each GC firm shall ascertain before submitting a Proposal that the GC firm has received all Addenda issued if any, 2026.Twin Forks.01

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Instructions To Proposers 002116 - 3 and the GC firm shall acknowledge their receipt in the Proposal. Failure of a GC firm to receive or acknowledge any Addendum shall not relieve the GC firm of any obligation under the Proposal.

All Addenda shall become part of the Proposal Documents.

I. Scope of Work: The scope will consist of the following: The GC shall supply all materials, labor, tools, plans, supplies, equipment, transportation, superintendence, temporary construction of every nature, and any other services and facilities necessary to complete the construction of the described Project facilities, including, but not limited to, incidental work described in the Proposal Documents.

J. Interpretations: The GC shall carefully study and compare the Proposal Documents with each other, and with other work being solicited or offered concurrently or presently under construction to the extent that it relates to the GC Services for which the Proposal is submitted, shall examine the site of the Project and the local conditions, and shall at once report to the Owner any errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities in the Proposal Documents. If a GC is in doubt as to the meaning of any part of the Proposal Documents, or otherwise has questions or requires clarification or interpretation of the Proposal Documents, he or she shall request an interpretation from the Owner. Requests for such interpretations must be submitted through the EUNA Portal by the date and time set forth on the Master Project Schedule, and failure of the successful GC to request such interpretation shall not relieve him or her as a GC of the obligation to execute the GC Services by a later interpretation by the Owner, without additional charge to the Owner.

Interpretations, corrections, and changes to the Proposal Documents will be made by Addendum.

No oral interpretations will be made to GC as to the meaning of Proposal Documents. Any purported interpretations, corrections, and changes of the Proposal Documents made in any manner other than the Addendum will not be binding, and GC shall not rely upon them.

K. Communication: Any communication, or attempted communication, by a GC or its agents concerning this RFP by any means or method other than that provided for in this RFP shall be inappropriate. In the event of such inappropriate communication or attempted communication, the Owner shall have the right to reject such offending Offeror’s Proposal.

L. Substitutions: Substitutions are not acceptable. Provide only products and manufacturers specified.

M. Withdrawal of Proposals: Except as may be otherwise expressly provided by law, a GC’s Proposal cannot be withdrawn after it has been received by the Owner as submitted through the EUNA Portal, for sixty (60) days after the date fixed for receiving said Proposals, and all Proposals are subject to acceptance by the Owner during the said period, and each Offeror so agrees by submitting a Proposal.

N. Background Checks: If applicable, a criminal background check may be performed on all contractors, consultants, subcontractors, volunteers, and vendors (hereinafter jointly referred to as “individuals”) who provide services, supervise services, or has contact with students on any District premises. These Individuals shall undergo the same criminal background check, within the last 365 days, as required by District employees. Such background checks will be performed by the District School Police Department at the expense of the Individual at an individual cost of $45.00. Additionally, any charges against the Individual may be deemed unacceptable in the

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District’s sole discretion regardless of whether dismissed, expunged, sealed, removed from the record, treated as a “first offender” or dead docketed. Upon receipt and evaluation of the District’s background check results, the District may demand that the Individual have no contact with any District students or parents or provide services on any District premises. Any failure of the contractor to obtain a criminal records background check through the District, as stated herein, may result in the termination of any resulting Contract between GC and the District.

O. Irregularities: The Owner, at its sole option, may accept or reject Proposals that contain irregularities of any kind, or Proposals that do not comply fully with the Proposal Documents.

P. Contract Award:

Criteria Possible Points

A. Project Approach, Qualification and Reputation 35 B. Project Staff and Team Experience 25 C. Proposed Fixed Pricing 30 D. Litigation 5 E. Proposal Completeness & Accuracy 5

F. Interview & Presentations (if Owner Requested) - possible 50 additional points

Overall Approach, Methodology, Knowledge of the Site 10 Project Team 10 Project Scheduling 10 Cost Control/Value Engineering 10 References 10

Overall Total Possible Points 150

NOTE: All information identified above in items A-E is required for this Proposal to be considered.

Upon approval of the GC by the Owner, the District will issue a Notice of Award (NOA) in writing, to the GC. The selected GC shall submit all required documentation, including Payment Bond - Section 006113.14 and Performance Bond - Section 006113.13 on the exact forms provided by the Owner in the RFP, insurance certifications, executed Contract, etc. within five (5) days of NOA issuance. The GC shall submit the Builder’s Risk policy required by the RFP and Contract. The Contractual Schedule included in the RFP and the Contract will be reduced by any days that exceed the total of five (5) business days identified in the Master Project Schedule, Section

003113.16 with the final executed Contract and a revised schedule, if appropriate, shall be issued to the GC upon receipt of all documents.

After evaluation of the Proposals received in response to the RFP, the District may interview two or more Proposers deemed fully qualified, responsive, responsible, and suitable based on initial responses, and with professional competence to provide the required services. The District is under no obligation to perform interviews for this RFP. The Proposers may be awarded up to an additional fifty (50) points based on their interview.

After the interviews, if they are held, and based on evaluation factors outlined in Section K of the General Conditions - Section 001119.16 and the information provided and developed in the

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Instructions To Proposers 002116 - 5 selection process to this point, the District Selection Committee (“Committee”) shall rank, in the order of preference and begin negotiations with the firm whose Proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the Owner. If a contract satisfactory and advantageous to the District cannot be negotiated, then the Owner reserves the right to automatically, without notification, terminate such negotiations and enter into negotiations with the second most qualified firm. Failing accord with the second most qualified firm, the District shall terminate negotiations and enter into negotiations with the third most qualified firm. Should the District be unable to negotiate a contract at a fair and reasonable price with any of the top three (3) selected firms, the Committee shall select additional firms in order of their rankings, and the District shall continue negotiations until an agreement is reached.

Q. GC’S Qualifications: The Owner, before Contract award, will require GC to document that they are “responsible” to the satisfaction of the Owner. They will thus be required to show that they have the necessary facilities, technical ability, licenses, and financial resources to execute the Scope of Work as referenced in the design documents herein, in a satisfactory manner, and within the time specified; that they have had experience in the Scope of Work of a similar nature; and that they have history and references which will verify their qualifications for executing the Scope of Work. The Owner shall have the right to make such additional inquiry as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the GC to perform the Scope of Work promptly and efficiently following the Proposal Documents.