WSR_RCR_VOL 1 Specifications REV SA 9_3_24.pdf

CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

MORROW, GA

BID NUMBER: 2024-SW-28

WALT STEPHENS AND ROCK CUT ROAD CULVERT REHABILITATION PROJECT

TASK ORDER NUMBER: RT-SW-22-08

ENGINEER

RIVER TO TAP, INC.

PREPARED FOR CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA

AUGUST 2024

PROJECT IS FUNDED BY GEFA

VOLUME 1 OF 3

DIVISIONS 00 – 01

PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTING, AND

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 00010

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

WALT STEPHENS AND ROCK CUT ROAD CULVERT

REHABILITATION PROJECT

TASK ORDER NUMBER: RT-SW-22-08

100% REVIEW SUBMITTAL

Professional Engineer Certifications

Altarral Hagen II, PE Arch Daniel Smith III, PE

License No. 033633 License No. 042120

Divisions 02 Divisions 03, 05

09/04/2024

WALT STEPHENS & ROCK CUT ROAD

CULVERT REHABILITATION PROJECT

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00011-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Volume 1 of 3 - Project Manual

Division 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Section Title

00010 Project Title Page

00011 Table of Contents

00015 List of Drawing Sheets

00020 Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bid

00100 Instructions to Bidders

00300 Bid Form

00420 Bidders Qualifications

00500 Agreement

00700 General Conditions

00730 Supplementary Conditions

00800 Forms

00810 General Instructions to Proposers

00811 Georgia Bid Bond

00812 Contractor Affidavit and Agreement

00813 Performance Bond

00814 Payment Bond

00815 Non-Collusion Certification Form

00816 Certification of Absence of Conflict of Interest

00818 Waiver and Release of Lien and Payment Bond Rights upon Final Payment

00819 Waiver and Release of Lien and Payment Bond Rights upon Interim Payment

00820 Risk Management Requirements

APPENDIX A GEFA Supplemental General Conditions

APPENDIX B American Iron and Steel

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00011-2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work

01011 Unique Requirements

01200 Measurement and Payment

01210 Progress Payment Procedures

01300 Submittal Procedures

01400 Contractor Quality Control

01410 Testing Laboratory Services

01450 Special Inspection and Testing and Observation

01540 Jobsite Security

01610 Transport and Handling

01720 Record Documents

01740 Warranties

Volume 2 of 3 - Technical Specifications

Division 02 - Existing conditions Section Title 02000 Site Work

02050 Demolition

02110 Clearing and Grubbing

02125 Temporary and Permanent Erosion and Sedimentation Control

02140 Dewatering

02150 Sheeting, Shoring and Bracing

02200 Excavation and Backfill

02371 Wire Mesh Gabions

02700 Removing and Replacing Pavement

02900 Trees, Plants and Ground Cover

02920 Site Restoration

02933 Seeding and Sodding

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00011-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 03 - Concrete

03100 Concrete Formwork

03150 Concrete Joints & Accessories

03200 Concrete Reinforcing

03300 Cast-in-place Concrete

Division 05 - Metals

05095 Post-installed Anchors

Volume 3 of 3 - Drawings

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00011-1 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

SECTION 00015

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Sheet Title

G-000 COVER SHEET

G-001 GENERAL NOTES & LEGEND

G-002 ABBREVIATIONS

C-001 WALT STEPHENS ROAD - EXISTING CONDITIONS

C-002 WALT STEPHENS ROAD - DEMOLITION PLAN

C-003

WALT STEPHENS ROAD - GRADING & DRAINAGE

PLAN

C-004 WALT STEPHENS ROAD - PARTIAL SITE PLAN

C-005 ROCK CUT ROAD - EXISTING CONDITIONS

C-006 ROCK CUT ROAD - DEMOLITION PLAN

C-007 ROCK CUT ROAD - GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN

C-008 ROCK CUT ROAD - PARTIAL SITE PLAN

D-001 CIVIL DETAILS

D-002 CIVIL DETAILS

D-003 CIVIL DETAILS

D-004 CIVIL DETAILS

D-005 CIVIL DETAILS

D-006 CIVIL DETAILS

D-007 CIVIL DETAILS

D-008 CIVIL DETAILS

TP-001 WALT STEPHENS ROAD - TREE PLAN

TP-002 ROCK CUT ROAD - TREE PLAN

ES-001

EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL NOTES &

CHECKLIST

ES-002 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DRAINAGE MAPS

ES-003 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL SOIL MAPS

ES-004 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL FEMA MAPS

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00011-2 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Sheet Title

ES-005

WALT STEPHENS ROAD - INITIAL EROSION CONTROL

PLAN

ES-006

WALT STEPHENS ROAD - INTERMEDIATE EROSION

CONTROL PLAN

ES-007

WALT STEPHENS ROAD - FINAL EROSION CONTROL

PLAN

ES-008 ROCK CUT ROAD - INITIAL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

ES-009

ROCK CUT ROAD - INTERMEDIATE EROSION

CONTROL PLAN

ES-010 ROCK CUT ROAD - FINAL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

ES-011 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

ES-012 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

ES-013 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

ES-014 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

ES-015 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

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00020-1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BID

AUGUST 2024

SECTION 00020

ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BID

The Clayton County Water Authority will open sealed bids from experienced licensed utility Contractors via a Virtual Teams Meeting, on October 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (local time) for the Annual Contract for:

2024-SW-28 Walt Stephens and Rock Cut Road Culvert Repair

Any bids received after the specified time will not be considered.

A Mandatory in person meeting will be held on September 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (local time).

A Mandatory Site Visit will be held on October 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (local time) at Clayton County Fire Station #5, 2135 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236.

A Mandatory Site Visit will be held on October 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (local time) at H&Y Food Mart, 1401 Rock Cut Road, Forest Park, GA 30297.

Each Bidder shall be limited to a maximum of 2 visitors during the Site visit. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders who do not attend the Site visit. It is each Bidder's responsibility to sign in at the Site visit to verify its participation. Bidders must sign in using the name of the organization that will be submitting a Bid. A list of qualified Bidders that attended the Site visit and are eligible to submit a Bid for this Project will be issued in an Addendum. During the visit, the Bidder must not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.

Please use the following call-in instructions to attend the Pre-Bid and Bid Opening meeting:

Join Microsoft Teams Meeting + 912-483-5368 Conference I.D. #d4VA5Z

CCWA encourages Small Local, Minority and Women-Owned businesses to participate and respond to this bid request.

In an effort to promote responsible environmental practices the bid package is available in electronic (Adobe PDF) format and can be requested by calling 770-960-5223, M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or by e-mail to CCWA_Procurement@ccwa.us.

A hardcopy bid package can also be requested at a cost of $25.

mailto:CCWA_Procurement@ccwa.us

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00020-2 ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BID

The Project includes, but is not limited to, the following upgrades:

A: Walt Stephens Road Site:

a. Gabion wingwall

b. Stone dumped rip-rap

B: Rock Cut Road Site:

a. Two (2) Gabion wingwalls

b. Stone dumped rip-rap

c. Chain-link fencing

d. Guardrail

The Bidding Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Bid Bond, Construction Contract, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, General and Supplementary Conditions, Specifications, Drawings, and Addenda may be examined at the main offices of the Owner at 1600 Battle Creek Road, Morrow, Georgia.

Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed Bid Form and accompanied by Bid Security as prescribed in the Instructions to Bidders, payable to the Owner in an amount not less than five

(5) percent of the Bid Amount, and a letter from a surety company stating they are licensed to conduct business in the State of Georgia. Failure to supply the bond or to sign the proposal will be grounds for rejection.

In order to perform public work, the Bidder and its subcontractors, prior to award of Contract, shall hold or obtain such licenses as required by state statutes, and federal and local laws and regulations. All firms must be licensed in Georgia and have a registered agent in Georgia.

All questions related to the Project shall be submitted by email no later than 10:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, October 3, 2024 to CCWA Procurement at ccwa_procurement@ccwa.us.

Questions, will be addressed by Addenda. Receipt of any Addenda or amendment to this Advertisement for Bids shall be acknowledged, in writing, and shall be submitted with the Bid.

Owner shall make an award, if an award is made, to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder.

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00020-3 ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BID

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the additional Bonds prescribed in the Contract Documents.

Owner's right is reserved to reject all Bids or any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Bidding Documents.

This work is GEFA funded and must meet all GEFA requirements.

Dated this 4th day of September 2024.

Clayton County Water Authority Dr. Cephus Jackson, Chair

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00100-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.01 Instructions

A. Bids will be received by the Clayton County Water Authority (herein called the "Owner"), at 1600 Battle Creek Road, Morrow, Georgia 30260 until 10:00 a.m., local time, 15th day of October 2024.

B. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Clayton County Water Authority, 1600 Battle Creek Road, Morrow, Georgia 30260.

C. Each sealed envelope containing a Bid must be plainly marked on the outside as Bid for the Walt Stephens and Rock Cut Road Culvert Rehabilitation Project, and the envelope should bear on the outside the name and address of the Bidder, and the Bidder's license number if applicable. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Owner at 1600 Battle Creek Road, Morrow, Georgia 30260.

D. The Owner may reject any and all Bids. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above-scheduled time for the 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. Should there be reasons why the Contract cannot be awarded within the specified period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and Bidder.

E. The Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bids is incorporated by reference as if fully set out herein.

1.02 Defined Terms

A. Terms used in these Instructions to Bidder have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions.

B. Certain additional terms used in the Bid Documents have the meanings indicated below which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof:

1. Bidder: One who submits a Bid to Owner as distinct from a subbidder, who submits a Bid to a Bidder. Throughout these Bidding Documents, the words Bidder and Bid will be used interchangeably with the terms Proposer and Proposal.

2. Apparent Low Bidder: That Bidder whose Bids, as offered in the Bid Form, represent the lowest total as determined by the Base Bid.

3. Total Base Bid Price: Includes Bid for the Lump Sum Work plus extended total for Unit Price Work and the Allowances.

4. Successful Bidder: Lowest, responsible and responsive Bidder to whom Owner (on the basis of Owner's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award.

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00100-2 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.03 Copies of Bidding Documents

A. Complete sets of Bidding Documents must be used in preparing Bids. Neither Owner nor Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

B. Bidding Documents made available on the above terms are only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use.

1.04 Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visits

A. A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the time and location indicated in Section 00020 Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bid. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference; however, attendance at this conference is not required to submit a Bid.

B. A Mandatory site visit will be held at the times and location indicated in Section 00020 Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bid. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to help sign-in Bidders and provide a general tour of the site. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders who do not attend the site visit. It is each Bidder's responsibility to sign in at the site visit to verify its participation. Bidders must sign in using the name of the organization that will be submitting a Bid.

C. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective.

1.05 Preparation of Bid

A. All Bids must be made on the separate Bid form furnished with these Contract

Documents. Do not write on or remove pages from the Specification book. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the Bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the Bid form is required.

B. Bid prices must be written in both words and numerals where required; in the event of a conflict, the words shall govern.

C. The cash allowances represent the Owner's estimate of the cost of the various products and services listed in the Bid Form as Cash Allowances. The Contract Price will be adjusted by Change Order to reflect the actual cost.

D. Bids signed for a corporation shall have the correct corporate name thereof as listed with the Office of the Secretary of State of Georgia and shall be executed by the president, vice-president or other authorized officer of the corporation and attested by the secretary, assistant secretary, or other authorized officer of the corporation with the corporate seal affixed thereto. Bids by any other type of business entity shall be so executed as to bind that particular type of business entity to the full extent allowed under all applicable provisions of Georgia and United States law. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted.

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00100-3 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

E. The Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda; the numbers of which shall be filled in on the Bid Form. Failure to acknowledge receipt will cause Bid to be considered in nonconformance.

F. The address and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shall be shown.

G. Bidder shall comply with the Bid Form requirement for identification of Manufacturers or Suppliers of certain equipment, product, or systems.

H. The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder's authority and qualification to do business in the state of Georgia. Bidder's Georgia Utility Contractor license number for the state of Georgia shall also be shown on the Bid Form.

1.06 Conditions of Work

A. The Contract Documents contain the provisions required for the construction of the Project. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, Engineer, or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve the Contractor from fulfilling any of the conditions of the Contract. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents. A Bidder shall in no way be relieved from any obligation with respect to the Bid by the failure or omission of the Bidder to be so familiar.

B. It is each Bidder's responsibility, before submitting a Bid, to:

1. Examine thoroughly the Bid Documents and other related data identified in the Bid

Documents.

2. Inspect the Site to become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to the general, local, and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the work.

3. Consider federal, state, and local laws and regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the work.

4. Study and carefully correlate Bidder's knowledge and observations with the Bid Documents and such other related data.

5. Promptly notify Engineer of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in or between the Bid documents and such other related documents.

C. Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions for identification of:

1. Those Reports, if any, of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at the Site which have been utilized by Engineer in preparation of the Bid Documents.

2. Those Drawings, if any, of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface and subsurface structures (except Underground Facilities) which are at or contiguous to the site which have been utilized by Engineer in preparation of the Bid documents.

3. Copies of such Reports and Drawings that are not included with the Bid Documents may be examined at the Clayton County Water Authority main offices at 1600 Battle Creek Road, Morrow, Georgia during regular business hours.

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00100-4 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to differing or unanticipated conditions appear in Article 5 of the General Conditions.

E. Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder will be responsible to make or obtain such additional or supplementary examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, and data concerning conditions (surface, subsurface, and Underground Facilities) at or contiguous to the Site or otherwise and which may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishings of the work and which Bidder deems necessary to determine its Bid.

F. On request, Owner will provide each Bidder access to the Site to conduct such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as each Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid. Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

G. Reference is made to the General Requirements for identification of the general nature of work that is to be performed at the Site by Owner or others and that relates to work for which a Bid is to be submitted. On request, Owner will provide to each Bidder, for examination, access to or copies of contract documents (other than portions thereof related to price) for such work by others.

H. The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this article; that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the work required by the Bid Documents and applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction (if any) that may be shown or indicated or expressly required by the Bid Documents; that Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, and discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bid Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder; and that the Bid Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the work and for preparing the Bid.

I. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the Project shall apply to the Contract throughout performance of the work.

1.07 Reputation of Bidder

A. The Owner may make such investigations as it deems necessary to further determine the ability of the Bidder and its Subcontractors to perform the work. The Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request.

B. To further demonstrate qualifications to perform the work, Bidder shall submit, within five days of Owner's request, written evidence such as financial data, previous experience, present commitments, and other such data as may be called for below.

C. Each Bid must contain evidence of Bidder's qualification to do business in the state where the Project is located or covenant to obtain such qualification prior to Contract award.

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00100-5 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

D. Nothing indicated herein will prejudice Owner's right to seek additional pertinent information as is provided in Award of Contract.

E. License Requirements: In order to perform public work, Bidder and its Subcontractors, where required by law, prior to award of Contract, shall hold or obtain a Utility Contractors License.

F. Nonresident Bidders: Pursuant to Code of Georgia 48-13 the following shall be completed prior to Award:

1. Register with Commissioner of Labor and pay fee.

2. Execute and file with Commissioner of Labor, Bond worth 10 percent of Contract, conditioned that state and local taxes will be paid.

3. Appoint, in writing, Secretary of State to be lawful agent upon whom all lawful process, proceedings or notices may be served.

4. Comply with any and all other requirements of Georgia law applicable to nonresident contractors.

G. Contractor Qualifications and Experience: The Bidder must satisfy to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owner that it possesses sufficient qualifications, experience and resources, including financial resources, to successfully perform all of its obligations under the Contract. Such experience and qualifications shall relate to both the Bidder and to any individuals it proposes to assign to the Project. In addition to the Corporate Experience Form which must be executed, notarized, and submitted with its Bid, any Bidder shall also provide such other reasonable information as may be subsequently requested by Owner in order to evaluate whether or not the Bidder is qualified and responsible to perform the Contract (see Section 00420 - Bidder's Qualifications).

1.08 Bid Security

A. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Owner for five (5) percent of the project Base Bid. In the alternative, Contractor may deposit with Owner a cashier's check, certified check or cash in an amount equal to five percent of the project Base Bid, said deposit made under the same conditions as the furnishing of a surety bond.

Approval of the Bid Security by Owner shall be a condition precedent to the award of the Contract

B. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bond or Payment Bonds and Performance must file with each Bond a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney.

1.09 Addenda and Interpretations

A. No interpretations of the meaning of the Contract Documents will be made orally to any Bidder. Every request for such interpretations should be made in writing and addressed to Procurement at ccwa_procurement@ccwa.us CCWA To be given consideration, such requests must be received by 10:00 a.m. on October 3, 2024 to permit written distribution of the response to all Bidders.

1.10 Material Suppliers and Subcontractors

A. Upon execution of the Contract, Contractor shall submit to Owner the identity of all mailto:wa_procurement@ccwa.us mailto:CCWA

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00100-6 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other person and organizations proposed for those portions of the work identified in paragraph 7.06. of the General Conditions. Information shall include an experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each such Subcontractor, Supplier, person, or organization.

B. If Successful Bidder declines to make a substitution of Subcontractor, Supplier, person, or organization acceptable to Owner, as required by paragraph 7.05 E. of the General Conditions, Owner may award the Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations. Declining to make requested substitutions will not constitute grounds for sacrificing the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, other person, or organization listed and to whom Owner or Engineer does not make written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer subject to revocation of such acceptance after the Effective Date of the Agreement as provided in the General Conditions paragraph 7.05 B.

1.11 MBE/WBE/DBE Participation

A. It is the policy of the Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) to promote award of sub-agreements for goods and/or services to qualified minority, women and disadvantaged-owned businesses. Bidders are encouraged to solicit minority, women and disadvantaged-owned businesses whenever they are potential sources.

B. Bidders are encouraged to utilize the services and assistance of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Office of the Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). These agencies can provide assistance in securing the names of qualified minority, women and disadvantaged-owned businesses.

C. The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) has established a list of qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Information is available online at:

http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/DBE

D. The successful bidder will be asked to provide, along with his Request for Payment each month, a list of qualified MBE/WBE/DBE businesses utilized on this Project and dollar amounts of MBE/WBE/DBE contracts.

E. It is the policy of the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) to promote a fair share of subcontract, materials, equipment and service awards to small, minority, and women-owned businesses for equipment, supplies, construction, and services. Compliance with these contract provisions is required in order for project costs to be eligible for SRF funding. The fair share objective is a goal, not a quota. Failure on the part of the apparent successful bidder to submit required information to the loan recipient (Owner) may be considered by the Owner in evaluating whether the bidder is responsive to bid requirements.

F. The Prime Contractor must submit the following items to the Owner:

1. Before beginning the work of any contract:

http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/DBE

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00100-7 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

a. DBE Compliance Form and related documentation. The Owner must submit this information to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to demonstrate compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements. GEFA concurrence is recommended prior to award of the construction contract and is required prior to commencement of any SRF-funded construction. (Pages GEFA-4&5)

b. Certification Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity. This form is required for the Prime Contractor and for all subcontractors. The Prime Contractor form should be submitted with the DBE Compliance Form, and the subcontractor forms should be submitted as the subcontracts are executed. (Page GEFA-9)

c. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, & Other Responsible Matters. This form is required for the Prime Contractor and for all subcontractors. The Prime Contractor form should be submitted with the DBE Compliance Form and the subcontractor forms should be submitted as the subcontracts are executed. (Page GEFA- 10)

d. *EPA Form 6100-2 DBE Subcontractor Participation Form. This form gives a DBE subcontractor the opportunity to describe the work the DBE subcontractor received from the Prime Contractor, how much the DBE subcontractor was paid, and any concerns the DBE subcontractor might have. The Prime Contractor must provide this form to each DBE subcontractor. The DBE subcontractor can, as an option, complete and submit this form to the GEFA DBE Coordinator, who will also forward the form to the EPA DBE Coordinator. (Page GEFA-11)

e. *EPA Form 6100-3 DBE Subcontractor Performance Form. This form captures the description of work to be performed by an intended DBE subcontractor and the price of the work. This form is to be provided by the Prime Contractor to each DBE subcontractor and submitted with the DBE Compliance Form. (Page GEFA-12)

f. *EPA Form 6100-4 DBE Subcontractor Utilization Form. This form captures intended or anticipated use of an identified DBE subcontractor by the Prime Contractor and the estimated dollar amount of the work. This form is to be completed by the Prime Contractor and submitted with the DBE Compliance Form. (Page GEFA-13)

* 6100 FORMS ARE NOT REQUIRED WHEN ALL OF THE WORK IS SELF-PERFORMED BY THE

PRIME CONTRACTOR.

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00100-8 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2. During the performance of the contract:

a. Changes to Subcontractors Form. If any changes, substitutions, or additions are proposed to the subcontractors included in previous GEFA concurrences, the Owner must submit this information to GEFA for prior concurrence in order for the affected subcontract work to be eligible for SRF funding. (Page GEFA-14)

b. Certified Payrolls. These should be submitted to the Owner weekly for the Prime Contractor and all subcontractors. The Owner must maintain payroll records and make these available for inspection. Use Department of Laborn form WH-347 or a similar form that contains all of the information on the Department of Labor.

3. THE OWNER MUST SUBMIT INFORMATION FOR GEFA REVIEW AND

CONCURRENCE TO:

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Attention: DBE Compliance Coordinator

233 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Harris Tower, Suite 900 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

(404)584-1000; (404)584-1069 (fax) dbe_compliance@gefa.ga.gov

1.13 Nondiscrimination

A. No Bidder or Subcontractor, nor any person on its behalf, shall refuse to hire, employ, or license, nor bar or discharge from employment, any individual between the ages of 40 and 70 years, solely upon the ground of age, when the reasonable demands of the position do not require such an age distinction, provided that individual is qualified physically, mentally, and by training and experience to perform satisfactorily the labor assigned to him or for which he applies.

1.14 Wage Rates

A. The work under these Bid documents is to be paid for by public funds; therefore, minimum prevailing wage rates published by the state are applicable.

1.15 Contract Documents

A. All elements of the Contract Documents except Addenda are itemized by the Tables of Contents and Index to Drawings. Each Bidder is responsible for ascertaining that the Bidder has a complete set of Documents and that each page and sheet thereof applies to the correct project and bears the correct date. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Contract Documents.

1.16 Submission of Bids

A. Bid Form and attachments may be photocopied for submission of Bids.

mailto:dbe_compliance@gefa.ga.gov

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00100-9 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

B. Submit Bids no later than the time prescribed, at the place, and in the manner set forth in the Advertisement for Bids. Enclose Bids in an opaque sealed envelope, marked with the Project title and name and address of Bidder and accompanied by the Bid security and other required documents. If the Bid is sent through the mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate envelope with the notation "BID ENCLOSED" on the face of it. Bids must be made on the prescribed Bid Form provided and submitted with the attachments listed below.

C. Bidders shall complete and submit the following attachments with its Bid:

1. Section 00420 Bidders Qualifications

2. Section 00800 Forms 1 - 6

3. Section 00811 Georgia Bid Bond

4. Section 00815 Non-Collusion Certification Form

D. Only one Bid from any individual, firm, partnership, or corporation, under the same or different names, will be considered. Should it appear to the Owner that any Bidder is interested in more than one Bid for Work contemplated, all Bids in which such Bidder is interested will be rejected.

E. Information submitted by the Bidder in the Bid process shall be subject to disclosure after Bid award in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act. Proprietary information must be identified and be accompanied by a signed affidavit outlining the redacted information. Entire Bids may not be deemed proprietary.

1.17 Contract Award

A. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the same manner that a Bid must be executed) and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted at any time prior to the opening of Bids.

B. If within 48 hours after Bids are opened, any Bidder files a duly signed, written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, that Bidder may withdraw its Bid and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, that Bidder will be disqualified from further consideration on the work to be provided under the Contract Documents.

C. If the Contract is to be awarded, Owner will give Successful Bidder Notice of Award within 60 days after the day of the Bid opening.

D. Owner reserves its right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by Owner. Owner also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the work. Discrepancies in the quantity multiplied by unit price and the extended total amount will be resolved in

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favor of the quantity multiplied by unit price. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum. Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of the words.

E. In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider the qualifications of Bidders, whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and unit prices, and other data, as may be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award. Owner shall have the right to accept alternates in any order or combination, unless otherwise provided in the Bid Documents.

F. The Contract will be awarded to the successful Bidder. The selected firm will be given written notification of being selected and the Owner reserves the right to negotiate however a contract must be executed with the selected firm prior to the beginning of the actual services. In general, the contract will comply with applicable laws and standard provisions and shall contain the following terms: Detailed scope of services, schedule for providing services, and cost of services. The Bidder to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informality in Bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in its interest.

G. In the event that, after the acceptance of a Bid by the Board of Directors of the CCWA, any unsuccessful Bidder wishes to contest such action, a written "Notice of Contest" must be filed with the General Manager no later than close of business on the 5th business day after the selection of successful Bidder by the Board. Said Notice shall be an express condition precedent to the right of any Bidder to challenge or contest any award or to otherwise contend that it should have been awarded the contract. Failure to timely file such notice shall forever preclude the filing of a contest of the award, or any civil action in the courts of the state of Georgia or of the United States.

H. The successful Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded will be required to execute the Contract and obtain the Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount not less than 100% of the contract amount required herein within 10 calendar days from the date when Notice of Award is delivered to that Bidder. Approval of the Payment Bond and Performance Bond by the Owner shall be a condition precedent to execution of the Contract by the Owner. In the event the Contract Price is adjusted by appropriate Change Order, the penal sum of the surety on the Payment Bond and the Performance Bond shall be deemed increased by like amount. The Notice of Award shall be accompanied by the Contract and Bond forms to be executed. In case of failure of the successful Bidder to execute the Contract, the Owner may at its option consider the Bidder in default, in which case the Bid Bond accompanying the Bid shall become the property of the Owner.

I. The Owner, within 10 days of receipt of an acceptable Insurance, Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Contract signed by the successful Bidder, shall sign and return to the Bidder an executed duplicate of the Contract and the Bid Bond. Should the Owner not execute the Contract within the allowed period, the successful Bidder may give written notice of intent to withdraw the signed Contract. If 10 days after the Owner has received notice of intent to withdraw by the successful Bidder, the Owner has not

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executed the Contract; the Bidder may be written notice withdraw the signed Contract without further liability on the part of either party. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the Owner, and the Owner immediately thereupon shall return to the successful Bidder the Bid Bond.

J. The Notice to Proceed shall be issued within 30 days of Owner's receipt of the Contract executed by the Bidder. Should there be reasons why the Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and Contractor. If the Notice to Proceed has not been issued within the allowed time or within the period mutually agreed upon, the Contractor may terminate the Contract without further liability on the part of either party.

1.18 Preconstruction Conference

A. The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the preconstruction conference that will be held with the successful Bidder and all known subcontractors upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. This conference will cover provisions pertaining to schedules, payment requests, submittals, and other items related to the Contract.

1.19 Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006

A. Pursuant to the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance act of 2006, the Contractor understands and agrees that compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A.13-10-91 and Georgia Department of labor Rule 300-10-02 are conditions of this agreement. The Contractor further agrees that such compliance shall be attested by the Contractor and any of his subcontractors by execution of the appropriate Affidavit and Agreement included after the Agreement Form of these documents.

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SECTION 00300

BID FORM

ARTICLE 1 - BID RECIPIENT

1.01 Bid of (hereinafter "Bidder"), organized and existing under the laws of the State of , doing business as (insert "a corporation," "a partnership," or "an individual" or such other business entity designation as is applicable). Submitted to the Clayton County Water Authority (hereinafter "Owner").

ARTICLE 2 - BIDDER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.01 In compliance with your Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bid, Bidder hereby proposes to perform all Work for the Walt Stephens and Rock Cut Road Culvert Rehabilitation Project in strict accordance with the Contract Documents as enumerated in the Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bid, within the time set forth therein, and at the prices stated below.

2.02 In submitting this bid, Bidder certifies that the Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

Site Visit (Walt Stephens)

(insert date)

Site Visit (Rock Cut)

(insert date

2.03 By submission of this Bid, Bidder certifies, and in the case of joint Bid each party thereto certifies as to the party's own organization that this Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid with any other Bidder or with any competitor. Bidder also certifies compliance with the Instructions to Bidders.

2.04 In submitting this Bid, Bidder acknowledges and accepts Contractor's representations as more fully set forth in Section 00500 Agreement.

2.05 In submitting this Bid, Bidder certifies Bidder is qualified to do business in the state where the Project is located as required by laws, rules, and regulations or, if allowed by statute, covenants to obtain such qualification prior to contract award.

2.06 In submitting this Bid, Bidder accepts all terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents. Contract Execution: The undersigned Bidder agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with Owner on the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform and furnish Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the Contract Price derived from the Bid and within the Contract Times indicated in the Agreement and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding documents.

2.07 Insurance: Bidder further agrees that the Bid amount(s) stated herein includes specific consideration for the insurance coverages specified in Section 00700 General Conditions and Section 00730 Supplementary Conditions.

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2.08 Liquidated Damages: Bidder accepts the provisions in Section 00500 Agreement as to liquidated damages.

2.09 Sales and Use Taxes: Bidder agrees to cooperate with Owner in accordance with the provisions in Section 00730 Supplementary Conditions paragraph 7.10E.

2.10 Addenda: The Bidder hereby acknowledges that he has received the following Addenda to these Specifications (Bidder shall insert No. of each Addendum received) and agrees that all addenda issued are hereby made part of the Contract Documents, and the Bidder further agrees that his Bid includes all impacts resulting from said Addenda.

ARTICLE 3 - BASIS OF BID

Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the amount as listed below. Total bid amount shall be shown in words and numbers. In case of discrepancy, the bid amount shown in words will govern.

3.01 Bid Item 1 - Lump Sum Bid

Bidder agrees to accept as full payment for the Lump Sum Work proposed within the Bidding Documents, based upon the undersigned's own estimate of quantities and costs and including taxes, overhead, and profit, the following:

LUMP SUM BID PRICE: $

The lump sum bid price above does not include cash allowances, contingency allowances, and unit price work.

3.02 Bid Item 2 - Cash Allowances

Bidder agrees that the following allowance, as further described in Measurement and Payment for additional work, will be furnished and paid for on a cash allowance basis.

Item Description Cash Allowance

2.1 Construction Verification Surveying $5,000

3.03 Bid Item 3 - Contingency Allowances

Bidder agrees that the following allowance, as further described in Measurement and Payment for additional work, will be furnished and paid for on a contingency allowance basis.

Addendum No.

Date Received

Addendum No.

Date Received

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Item Description Contingency Allowance

3.1 Unforeseen Work Elements $250,000

3.04 Bid Item 4 - Unit Price Work

Bidder further proposes to accept as full payment for the Unit Price Work proposed herein the amounts computed under the provisions of the Bidding Documents and based on the following unit price amounts, it being expressly understood that the unit prices are independent of the exact quantities involved.

Bidder agrees that the unit prices represent a true measure of the labor, materials, and services required to furnish and install the items, including all overhead and profit for each type and unit of Work called for in these Bidding Documents.

Bidder acknowledges that unit prices have been computed in accordance with Section 00700 General Conditions paragraph 10.06 and Section 01210, Progress Payment Procedures.

Bidder further acknowledges that quantities are not guaranteed, and final payment will be based on actual quantities. Unit Prices Item 4.1 is for additional work beyond that shown in the Lump Sum as defined in the Contract Documents.

Unit Price Bid Schedule - For Additional Work if Approved by the Owner

Item Description Est.

Qty. Unit Unit Price Total Amount

4.1

Over-excavation and replacement of unsuitable material with GAB as required of Geotechnical testing.

CY

Total of all Unit Price Items $

Bidder acknowledges that the total of the amounts shown above are estimated amounts to be included in the Base Bid, and that final payment will be based on actual costs as determined in conformance with the Bidding Documents and as authorized by Change Order.

3.05 Total Base Bid

TOTAL BASE BID PRICE (Sum of Items 1, 2, 3 and 4): $

TOTAL BASE BID WRITTEN IN WORDS

Dollars and Cents

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ARTICLE 4 - LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

The Bidder submits the following list of Subcontractors to be used in the performance of work to be done on said Project.

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

SUBCONTRACTOR

Or "Self-Perform"

Gabion Walls

A. The list of Subcontractors and all responsibilities of all disciplines shall be based on requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. It is understood and agreed that, if awarded a Contract, the Contractor will not make any additions, deletions, or substitutions to this list without the consent of the Owner.

ARTICLE 5 - EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL MANUFACTURERS

Owner Selected Equipment/Supplier Schedule

The Bidder shall provide identification of the equipment manufacturer being supplied for each component listed below. See specifications for approved manufacturers for each component.

Item Component Specification Section Selected Manufacturer

1 Gabion Walls 02371 A. Vertical Earth B. Or Approved Equal

ARTICLE 6 - TIME OF COMPLETION

6.01 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Section 00700 General Conditions paragraph 15.06 on or before the dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in Section 00500 Agreement.

6.02 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated and special damages in the event of failure to complete the Work within the Contract Times.

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ARTICLE 7 - SURETY

7.01 If Bidder is awarded a construction contract from this Bid, the surety who provides the Performance and Payment Bonds shall be:

whose address is

Street City State Zip

ARTICLE 8 - BID SUBMITTAL

8.01 This Bid submitted on , 20 by:

Corporation Name:

(State of Incorporation)

By: (Signature − Attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name and Title:

(Typed or Printed)

(CORPORATE SEAL)

Attest

(Secretary) (Date) Georgia Utility

Contractor's License Number:

(Successful Bidder will be required to hold a valid Georgia Utility Contractor's License)

Business Address:

Phone No.:

E-mail:

Website:

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SECTION 00420

BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

Per Section 00100 Instructions to Bidders, paragraph 1.07.G, the Bidder must be able to demonstrate minimum contractor corporate experience as a condition of being deemed a responsible Bidder.

To assess the Bidder's qualifications, a Corporate Experience Form and Project Information Forms must be submitted with the Bid.

Bidder to submit as many Project Information Forms as necessary to verify the minimum contractor corporate experience.

All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive.

SUPPLEMENTS

The supplement listed below, following "END OF SECTION", is part of this Specification.

Corporate Experience Form

Project Information Form

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CORPORATE EXPERIENCE FORM

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If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit any additional information desired. Attach all additional sheets to this statement. Please type all information. This form must be notarized.

1. Name of Bidder:

2. Permanent main office address, phone numbers, and email address of primary contact:

3. When organized:

4. If a Corporation, where incorporated:

5. How many years has the Bidder been engaged in the contracting business under its present firm or trade name?

6. General description of type of work performed by the Bidder's company:

7. Has the Bidder ever failed to complete any job awarded to it? If so, please provide details including where and why.

8. Has the Bidder ever failed to complete a job on time? If so, please provide details including how late was it?

9. Has the bidder ever been assessed liquidated damages? If so, please provide details including where and why.

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10. Has the bidder ever been in litigation or arbitration with the Owner. If so, please provide details including where and why.

11. Has the Bidder ever defaulted on a contract? If so, please provide details including where and why?

12. Has the Bidder ever refused to sign a Contract at the original bid price? If so, please provide details including where and why?

13. Names, position and years of experience of the principal members of the Bidder's organization, including officers:

Name Position

Years of Experience

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14. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, or corporation to furnish any information requested by the Owner in verification of the recitals comprising this Statement of Bidder's Qualifications.

I, , certify that I am of the Bidder, and that the answers to the foregoing questions and statements contained therein are true and correct.

Bidder:

By:

(name signed)

(name printed or typed)

Title:

Date:

Subscribed and sworn to me this day of , 20 .

Notary Public:

(name signed)

Commission Expires:

(name printed or typed)

(Date)

(SEAL)

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PROJECT INFORMATION FORM

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Complete a "Project Information Form" for each project required to verify Bidder's corporate experience. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets.