Updated Douthit Ferry Invitation to Bid.pdf

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INVITATION TO BID

Douthit Ferry Boat Launch

Bartow County, GA

Issue Date: November 21, 2023

Due Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 BY 2:00 P.M.

MAIL COURIER/BY HAND

Attn: Kathy Gill – Douthit Ferry Boat Launch

Bartow County Commissioner’s Office

135 W. Cherokee Avenue, Suite 251

Cartersville, Georgia 30120

Attn: Kathy Gill – Douthit Ferry Boat Launch

Bartow County Commissioner’s Office

135 W. Cherokee Avenue, Suite 251

Cartersville, Georgia 30120

INVITATION TO BID

Bartow County will accept competitive sealed bids for a firm-fixed price contract for the construction of a concrete ramp boat launch with a designated canoe/kayak launch lane just west of the intersection of the Etowah River and Douthit Ferry Road, as well as a trailhead with a graveled parking area and picnic/seating and landscaping amenities to support public outdoor recreation. Bids should be submitted to the Bartow County Commissioner’s Office, located in the

Frank Moore Administration Building, 135 W. Cherokee Avenue, Suite 251, Cartersville, Georgia

30120. Competitive sealed bids are due to this location no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 10, 2024.

Bidders are invited to attend the Public Bid Opening which will be held at 2:00 p.m., on January

10, 2024 at the Bartow County Commissioner’s Office conference room at the above mentioned address. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids will be evaluated based on price and bid specifications provided. The contract will be awarded principally based on price to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.

Bartow County will hold a pre-bid conference at the project site* (parking available at Sam

Smith Park gravel parking lot located just south of the main entrance and the intersection of

Douthit Ferry Road and Indian Mounds Road) on December 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. Please direct any questions about the pre-bid conference to the contact listed below. It is not mandatory that bidders attend this conference. Additional addendum may be issued during the bidding period.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Bartow County proposes to construct a concrete ramp boat launch with a designated canoe/kayak launch lane on the Etowah River just west of the intersection of the Etowah River and Douthit

Ferry Road in the central portion of Bartow County. One trailhead will also be constructed. It will consist of a graveled parking area with space for 49 vehicles, simple landscaping, several

Critical Dates for this Bid

Invitation to Bid Released Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Pre-Bid Conference* Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 2:00

Bid Submittal Deadline Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 2:00

Bartow County Invitation to Bid Douthit Ferry Boat Launch, Page 2 of 4 picnic tables and directional signage. The launch will become part of the larger Etowah River

Water Trail. The land is owned by the City of Cartersville who is a partner in this project. The launch will be constructed at Sam Smith Park, an existing Cartersville park, that includes a 2.6 mile walking trail that will connect with the new launch. Existing site plans are included as part of the construction documents. See below for instructions for accessing construction documents.

Davis Bacon Wage rates are present in the project and conformance to such is imperative.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Construction documents must be requested via email. Please email mulkeyc@bartowcountyga.gov for the link to the plans.

CRITICAL DATES FOR THIS BID:

ITEM DATE

A. Invitation to Bid Tuesday, November 21, 2023

B. Optional Pre-Bid Conference Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 2:00

C. Bids Due / Public Bid Opening Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 2:00

D. Contract Awarded on or about February 2024* *dates are subject to change

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Bidders should be aware that the project is funded, in part, by a Recreational Trails Program Grant.

All contractors shall be in good standing with Bartow County and shall abide by all Federal

Requirements set forth for the project (i.e. Federal Labor Standards, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Build America Buy America Requirements). A brief summary of these requirements is included in the documents.

MANDATORY BONDING REQUIREMENTS

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Funds in the amount of 5% of the Bid

Amount. Both a Performance and a Payment Bond will be required in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Proof of General Liability Insurance and Workman’s Compensation

Insurance valued at $1 million will be required with the Bartow County Commission listed as an additional insured. The primary contractor is responsible for providing bonds, insurance and e-verify documentation on all sub-contractors.

Contractors must comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Sec. 13-10-91, and must register and participate in the federal work authorization program (also known as E-Verify

(http://www.uscis.gov/everify). Bidders must submit the required affidavit BEFORE ANY BID

IS CONSIDERED. A form affidavit shall be provided with the bid package.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

Bartow County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in regards to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The General Contractor and all Sub-contractors shall insure that employees and http://www.uscis.gov/everify

Bartow County Invitation to Bid Douthit Ferry Boat Launch, Page 3 of 4 employment applicants are not discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.

The successful bidder must comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, including Georgia Local Government Public Works Construction Law, 24 CFR Part 85

(“Common Rule”), Executive Order No. 11246 as amended, entitled "Equal Employment

Opportunity" and with the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in

Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR, Part 3), the Davis-Bacon Act (which is applicable) and the provisions of 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(4), the wage determination (including any additional classification and wage rates conformed under 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(1)(ii)) and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1321) shall be posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers.

Regulations and requirements related to the grant funding associated with this project include

Executive Order 13186 (Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. sections 703-711), the implementation of erosion control measures including but not limited to silt fencing, dry-enhanced swales, rip rap, sediment ponds, and post construction stormwater management, and immediately halting all construction work in the event that previously unidentified historic properties are discovered within the area of potential effects during project construction.

BID SUBMISSION

Bidders shall follow all submission criteria as outlined in the invitation to bid. Bid packages that do not contain signed copies of required grant documentation will be considered incomplete / unresponsive and will be rejected. Grant documentation includes E-Verify documentation and

Bonding Requirements. Addendum may be issued during the bidding period. Bidders are responsible for addenda. Bids submitted without acknowledgement of all addenda will be rejected.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of bid opening. Bartow County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any technicalities, informalities or irregularities and to award the bid based on the highest and best interests of the County. This project may exceed $100,000 and therefore this project may be subject to the Public Works Construction Law, OCGA Sec. 36-91-1 et seq.

QUESTIONS:

All inquiries relating to this project should be submitted to Ms. Claire Mulkey, Grant Writing

Specialist, by calling (770) 607-1102 or by email at mulkeyc@bartowcountyga.gov. Bid updates including addenda will be available on the Bartow County website.

Required Documents for this Bid

1. Bid Form including Firm-Fixed Price for the complete scope of work, requirements and criteria as outlined in the invitation to bid as well as the acknowledgement of addenda

2. Bid Bond

3. Signed E-Verify Documentation

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BID FORM

BARTOW COUNTY GEORGIA

Douthit Ferry Boat Launch

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORM

Project Location: Bartow County, GA

The undersigned CONTRACTOR, having examined these documents, and having full knowledge of the condition under which the work described herein must be performed, hereby proposes that she/he will fulfill the obligations contained herein in accordance with all instructions, terms, conditions, and specifications set forth; and that she/he will furnish all required products/services and pay all incidental costs in strict conformity with these documents for the stated prices as payment in full.

Base Bid (includes 10% contingency) $ _____________________________________________

Included and attached is a Bid Bond in the amount of not less than 5% of the base bid. Also included in the amount above is the sum of $__________________for providing a Performance and Payment Bond for 100% of the total base bid. Same shall be provided by a surety corporation licensed in the State of Georgia and a certified Power of attorney shall be attached.

Alternates (if any). Amounts are to be indicated as an increase (+) or decrease (-) in the cost column.

Alternate 1: $ _________________________

Alternate 2: $ _________________________

Alternate 3: $ _________________________

Alternate 4: $ _________________________

Alternate 5: $ _________________________

Submitting Firm: _______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Name and Title of Authorized Representative (print/type): ______________________________

Authorized Signature: ___________________________________________________________

(Signature-When signed, this bid is legal and binding to Bartow County and acknowledges that ALL Specifications, Terms and

Conditions and/or instructions to Bidders have been read and understood).

Date: _________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________

FIRM PRICING – Prices submitted on this bid form are firm through (minimum 60 days).

Initial below for Acknowledgement of Addenda (if any)

______ Addendum #1 ______ Addendum #2 ______ Addendum #3 _______ Addendum #4

______ Addendum #5 ______ Addendum #6 ______ Addendum #7 _______ Addendum #8