Bid Name Roof Replacement for 4400 Clemson Rd

May 1, 2026
To Whom It May Concern:
The City of Sumter is soliciting SEALED bids for the items listed below. All bids MUST be received by the
Purchasing Department on or before 2:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in the City of Sumter Opera House.
SEALED Bids may be Mailed or Hand Delivered (BIDS WILL BE REJECTED IF RETURNED VIA FAX OR EMAIL).
A MANDATORY PRE-BID IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 AT 10:00 AM ET AT THE
PROJECT SITE (SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDRESS). BIDS SUBMITTED WITHOUT ATTENDING THE
PREBID WILL BE DEEMED UNRESPONSIVE.
*PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR QUANTITIES, DESCRIPTION, DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
*ALL DEVIATIONS FROM REQUESTED SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY NOTED ON BID
RESPONSE.
*A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (COI) IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY WORK CAN BEGIN ON CITY
OWNED PROPERTY.
Mailed and hand delivered bids should be addressed follows:
City of Sumter Public Works
Attn: Procurement Department
303 E. Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
ITB #24 - 25/26: Roof Replacement for 4400 Clemson Rd
The bid ITB number and name must appear on the envelope. Please direct questions concerning
specifications/items, to Eric Burnette at eburnette@sumtersc.gov. If you have questions concerning the bid process, email
David Ferrell at dferrell@sumtersc.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities
in the best interest of the City.
Sincerely,
David T. Ferrell
Asset Manager and Operation Specialist
www.sumtersc.gov/purchasing
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CITY OF SUMTER BID FORM
City of Sumter, South Carolina, a Body Politic and Corporate and Political Subdivision of the State of SC
FORMAL INVITATION-TO-BID: #24 - 25/26
NAME OF BID: Roof Replacement for 4400 Clemson Rd.
BID MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm ET at below address.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am ET at the site.
MAIL, OVERNIGHT OR HAND CARRY TO:
City of Sumter Public Works
Attention: Procurement Dept.
303 E. Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
ITB #24 - 25/26: Roof Replacement for 4400 Clemson Rd.
Quantity Size/Description/Specs/Details
*PRICING WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 90 DAYS AFTER BID CLOSING DATE.
*ALL DEVIATIONS FROM REQUESTED SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE NOTED ON YOUR BID RETURN.
*BID PRICE INCLUDES ALL COSTS TO PROVIDE A TURNKEY JOB (LABOR, MATERIALS, TAXES,
PERMITS, BONDS, INSURANCE, ETC).
*COI's MAY BE MAILED OR EMAILED TO (dferrell@sumtersc.gov).
TOTAL BID PRICE: $______________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL BID PRICE IN WORDS: ____________________________________________________________________
DELIVERY WILL BE MADE IN _______________DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER
Project Manager: Eric Burnette - City of Sumter Construction Department
303 E. Liberty Street.
Sumter, SC 29150
I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or
person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies, or equipment, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or
fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid and verify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the offerer. I further
state that the company affiliated with this bid currently complies with all applicable federal and state laws and directives
relative to non-discriminatory practices in employment.
The Bidder, in compliance with your Invitation-To-Bid, and having examined the Project Documents, and being
familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the proposed project, including the availability of materials, labor, and
work site environmental conditions, hereby proposes to furnish all permits, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment and
to perform the duties in accordance with the contract documents of which this Bid Form is a part. The undersigned, as
Bidder, hereby declares that he has read, understands, and accepts these terms which are part of the bid documents.
The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in the Bid as principal(s) is,
or are, named herein and that no other person has any interest in the Bid or in the contract to be entered into; that this Bid
is made without connection with any other person, company or parties making a bid; and that is in all respects fair and in
good faith without collusion or fraud.
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The Bidder further proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to contract with City of Sumter, to furnish all
permits, materials, equipment, tools, apparatus, means of transportation, and labor necessary hereto, and to complete the
proposed project in full and complete accordance with the Project Documents, to the full and entire satisfaction of the
Owner, at the prices listed in the Bid Schedule. The amounts listed on the Bid of this Bid Form include all permits, labor,
materials, tools, equipment, transportation, removal, overhead, profit, insurance, taxes, permits, and other costs both
indirect and direct, etc., to complete the Project. The amounts listed on the Bid of this Bid Form also include all costs
associated with the compliance of all applicable State laws, local ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all
authorities and professional association standards having jurisdiction over the project or the materials used throughout,
and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though herein written out in full. In case of error in
extension, the Unit Price shall govern rather than the Total Amount. Where Lump Sum Amounts are bid, the amount for
each bid item shall govern rather than the total of any several items.
Bids submitted are final and complete offers by the vendor. No additions, corrections, modifications, changes or
interpretations will be allowed. In the event questions arise on what is meant by an offer, the Purchasing Manager will
make a determination as to the city's interpretation of the vendor's offer. If, after informing the vendor of the city's
opinion, disagreement as to scope of the offer is present, the offer will be declared VOID. City of Sumter reserves the
right to award proposals received on the basis of individual items, groups of items, or the entire list of items; to reject any
and all proposals; and to waive any technicalities. In every case, the City reserves the right to make awards deemed to be
in the best interest of the City and to negotiate further the offer determined by the City to be in the best interest of the
City. The Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of work under the Contract at the unit prices
quoted in the bid received from the successful responder. City of Sumter also reserves the right to make purchases outside
of the awarded contracts where it is deemed in the best interest of the City.
S.C. LAW CLAUSE: Upon award of a contract or Purchase Order under this bid, the person, partnership,
association, or corporation to whom the award is made must comply with the laws of South Carolina, which require such
person or entity to be authorized and/or licensed to do business in this state. Notwithstanding the fact that applicable
statutes may exempt or exclude the successful responder from requirements that it be authorized and/or licensed to do
business in this state, by submission of this signed proposal, the responder agrees to subject itself to the jurisdiction and
process of the courts of the State of South Carolina, to all matters and disputes arising or to arise under the contract and
performance thereof, including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses, or fees levied by the State.
VENDOR NAME: ________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________
CITY-STATE-ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NO: ______________________________ FAX NO: __________________________
FEDERAL ID (TAX ID) NO: ________________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (WRITTEN): ___________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________________________
DATE:___________________________________________________________________________________
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VENDOR AGREEMENTS - FORMAL INVITATIONS-TO-BID
Submittal of Sealed (Formal) Bids On the date set and at the time designated for the opening of the sealed bid, each
prospective bidder is required to submit the bid deposit in the amount and form specified herein. Outside of envelope
containing the sealed bid must be clearly marked: ITB# 24 - 25/26: Roof Replacement for 4400 Clemson Rd. Each
prospective bidder is required to complete and execute the bid form attached in this Invitation to Bid, and all information
and certifications called for thereon must be furnished. Bids submitted in any other manner or which fail to furnish all
information or certifications required may be summarily rejected. Bids shall be filled out legibly with all erasures,
strikeovers, and corrections initialed by the person signing the bid and the bid must be manually signed. Negligence on
the part of the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right for withdrawal or modification of the bid.
City of Sumter reserves the right to obtain clarification or additional information necessary to properly evaluate a bid.
Failure of vendor to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of that
vendor's bid. City of Sumter reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, separately or
together, with or without cause; to waive technicalities in submissions, to secure a project that is deemed to be in the best
interest of the City. City of Sumter also reserves the right to make purchases outside of the awarded contracts where it is
deemed in the best interest of the City.
Each responder, by submitting a bid to the City of Sumter a result of this Invitation-to-Bid, agrees to and acknowledges its
acceptance of and agreement with the procedures outlined herein and all terms, conditions and requirements of the
applicable City of Sumter Bid documents. If a vendor cannot agree to these terms, or violates these procedures, the
response will be judged non-responsive and not considered. If the procedures are violated during the evaluation process or
prior to the issuance of a contract by the City of Sumter, the offer of the firm in question will be void and City of Sumter
will procure the goods/services in question from other eligible vendors.
At the time of the opening of bids, each responder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the
Documents (including all addenda). The failure or omission of any responder to examine any form, instruction or
document shall in no way relieve any responder from any obligation in respect to this Invitation-to-Bid.
Responses submitted are final and complete offers by the vendor. No additions, corrections, modifications, changes or
interpretations will be allowed. In the event questions arise on what is meant by an offer, the Purchasing Manager will
make a determination as to the city's interpretation of the vendor's offer. If, after informing the vendor of the city's
opinion, disagreement as to scope of the offer is present, the offer will be declared VOID. City of Sumter reserves the
right to award proposals received on the basis of individual items, groups of items, or the entire list of items; to reject any
and all proposals; and to waive any technicalities. In every case, the City reserves the right to make awards deemed to be
in the best interest of the City and to negotiate further the offer determined by the City to be in the best interest of the
City. Unit prices will govern over extended prices. Prices must be stated per unit and extended for the total quantity.
Sales, use, or excise tax, as well as any handling and shipping charges, must be shown as separate items. The Owner
reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of work under the Contract at the unit prices quoted in the bid
received from the successful responder.
Responders must clearly mark as "Confidential" each part of their offer which they consider proprietary information that
could be exempt from disclosure under Section 30-4-40, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976 as amended (Freedom of
Information Act). If any part is designated as "confidential", there must be attached to that part an explanation of how this
information fits within one or more categories listed in Section 30-4-40. City of Sumter reserves the right to determine
whether this information should be exempt from disclosure and no legal action may be brought against City of Sumter or
its agents for its determination in this regard. Should any responder fail to perform or comply with any provision or terms
and conditions of any documents referenced and made part hereof, City of Sumter may terminate this contract, in whole or
in part, and may consider such failure or non-compliance a breach/default of contract.
The City reserves the right to purchase any/all items or service in default on the open market. No additional responses will
be considered from a firm in default until the default expenses are paid. No principals of a defaulting firm may submit a
response under another organization or individual name until their previous default is settled.
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RIGHT TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF WORK: The Owner reserves the right to increase or
decrease the amount of work under the Contract at the unit prices quoted in the bid received from the successful
responder.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The Responder agrees to secure at Responder's own expense all personnel necessary
to carry out Responder's obligations under this Bid. Such personnel shall not be deemed to be employees of the City nor
shall they or any of them have or is deemed to have any direct contractual relationship with the City. The City shall not be
responsible for withholding taxes with respect to the Responder's compensation hereunder. Responder shall not hold
himself out as an employee of the City, and shall have no power or authority to bind or obligate the City in any manner,
except the City shall make payment to Responder for services as herein provided. Responder shall obtain and maintain all
licenses and permits required by law for performance of this contract by him. The Responder shall have no claim against
the City hereunder or otherwise for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security, worker's compensation,
health or disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind, State or Federal
governments' benefits, including but not limited to Social Security, workmen's compensation, Employment Security, sales
or use tax and any other taxes and licenses or insurance premiums required by law. The City shall pay no employee
benefits or insurance premiums of any kind to or for the benefit of Responder or his employees, agents, and servants by
reason of this contract. The Responder will carry liability insurance relative to any service that he performs for the City. A
certificate of insurance must be submitted to the purchasing office prior to services performed, with the requested
coverage and limits per the City, with City of Sumter listed as additional insured.
1. Contractor's and Subcontractor's Insurance: Before commencing the Work, and until completion and final
acceptance of the Work, the Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own expense, the insurance coverages described
below. Before starting the Work, Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance, in a form acceptable to Owner,
evidencing the Contractor's compliance with the Agreement's insurance requirements. All insurance policies are to be
written through a company duly authorized to transact that class of insurance within the jurisdiction of the Project site and
shall be with insurance companies acceptable to Owner and with A.M. Best Rating of A minus or better. The Certificates
and policies for the Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability Policy shall name Owner, and if
requested, Owner's agents, as Additional Insureds for completed and ongoing operations on a primary and non-
contributory basis. All Insurance Certificates shall state policy numbers, dates of expiration, policy limits, and provide
that the insurance will not be cancelled or changed unless Owner has been given written notice at least thirty (30) days
prior to the date of the proposed change or cancellation.
If the Contractor fails to procure or maintain required insurance coverages, Owner shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to procure and maintain the required insurance for and in the name of the Contractor, and Contractor shall pay
the cost thereof and furnish all necessary information to make effective and maintain such insurance. Contractor shall not
commence work until all insurance requirements are met.
a. Required Insurance Coverages: The insurance coverages to be provided include those as set forth below
unless modified in an Insurance Exhibit attached to the Agreement:
(1) Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence/$1,000,000
aggregate Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability. This coverage must, at a minimum, include coverage
and/or endorsements for premises operations, products/completed operations, contractual liability assumed by
Contractor under this Agreement, personal injury, advertising injury and broad form Property Damage (including
coverage for explosion, collapse and underground hazards), and independent Contractor coverages. All liability
policies must be written on an "occurrence" basis. Such policy shall not contain Endorsement, CG 22 94 10 01.
The Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance required herein shall protect the
Contractor and the Owner against liability from damages growing out of any Contractor operations (including the
operation of all automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles owned or rented) in connection with the performance of
this Agreement, as well as liability arising after the completion of the Contractor's operations.
(2) Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of $1,000,000.00 and property
damage limits of $1,000,000.00 or a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00.
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(3) Worker's Compensation in accordance with, and providing coverages meeting or exceeding the
limits required by, the laws of the State of South Carolina jurisdiction, and Employer's Liability Insurance with
the following minimum limits: $100,000 Per Accident, $100,000 Per Disease for Each Employee, $500,000
aggregate.
(4) Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance with a policy limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and
aggregate.
(5) Sub-Contractor Insurance: If Contractor elects, with Owner's approval, to subcontract any
portion of the Work to another Contractor, Contractor shall require of such Subcontractor insurance coverage
similar to that required of Contractor hereunder and shall furnish to Owner evidence that such insurance
coverages are currently in effect. Moreover, Contractor shall require any such Subcontractor to name Contractor
and Owner as additional insured's on Subcontractor's Commercial General Liability Insurance and will provide
Contractor with a waiver of subrogation form from such sub-Contractors worker's compensation carrier. Failure
of Contractor to require Subcontractor to obtain the coverages required herein or to furnish Owner evidence of
such coverage shall be grounds for termination for default.
b. The Contractor shall furnish one copy of each Certificate of Insurance herein required attached to each copy of the
Agreement, plus three additional copies of each Certificate of Insurance herein required, which shall specifically set forth evidence
of all coverages set forth above. The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner copies of any endorsements that are subsequently issued
amending coverage or limits.
2. Payment and Performance Bonds (CONSTRUCTION BIDS ONLY): If the Contractor's work as set forth in
the Scope of Work exceeds $50,000.00, Contractor shall provide payment and performance bonds in the full amount of
the Contract Sum.
a. The payment and performance bonds, if any, shall name Owner as the obligee. Such bonds must be
secured by cash or must be issued by a surety company licensed in the State of South Carolina with an "A" minimum
rating of performance as stated in the most current publication of "Best Key Rating Guide, Property Liability".
b. Upon execution of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner a Performance
Bond and a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond in a form acceptable to the Owner. The bonds shall guarantee the
Contractor's faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. The bonds shall
remain in force until the Work has been completed and accepted by the Owner, the provisions of all guarantees required
by these Contract Documents have been fulfilled, and the warranty periods and period for correction of the Work as
provided in the Contract Documents have expired, or the period for filing mechanics' liens has expired, whichever occur
latest, after which time the bonds shall lapse. The Contractor shall bear all costs in connection with the bonds as a part of
the Contract. One executed copy of each bond shall be attached to each executed copy of the Contract Documents prior to
the execution of the Contract Documents by the Owner.
c. The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety
to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.
All items delivered to or drop shipped to the site remain the sole responsibility of the Bidder . Bidder is solely responsible
for maintaining insurance on and replacing said items in the event of theft, damage, or other loss.
Each of the bidders shall fully familiarize itself with the conditions relating to the bid to ensure complete understanding of
all the details involved. The bidder shall satisfy itself as to the actual requirements of the bid by personal examination of
its location or other means, so as to enable the bidder to make an informed bid. Failure to do so shall not relieve the
successful bidder of its obligation to furnish all materials, products, and/or labor necessary to complete the provision of
the awarded contract and failure to do so may result in the claims against bonds. No allowance will be made for any
claims that a bid and/or response was based on incomplete information as to the nature and character of the sites and of
the work involved.
The responder shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City of Sumter, its officers, agents and employees from liability
and any claims, suits, judgments, and damages of any nature brought because of, arising out of, or due to breach of the
agreement by Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or employees or due to any negligent act or occurrence or
any omission or commission of Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or employees.
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Should any responder fail to perform or comply with any provision or terms and conditions of any documents referenced
and made part hereof, City of Sumter may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, and may consider such failure or
non compliance a breach/default of contract. The City reserves the right to purchase any/all items or service in default on
the open market. By submittal of a response, all responders agree to this provision. No additional responses will be
considered from a firm in default. No principals of a defaulting firm may submit a response under another organization or
individual name until their previous default is settled.
City of Sumter may terminate this agreement with or without cause at anytime. In the event of termination by either party,
uncontested fees due for services satisfactorily performed or goods accepted prior to the termination shall be paid.
3. Liquidated Damages for Failure to Enter into Contract
The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract and required bonds, together
with any other required completed documents within 10 days after he has received notice of the acceptance of his
bid, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid.
4. Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages
Bidder must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner
and to fully complete the project within 10consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bidder must agree also to pay as
liquidated damages, the sum of $100.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided in the
General Conditions.
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
THIS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (this "Contract") is the final written integration of an agreement
among the CITY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA ("Owner") and <<contractor name>> (the "Contractor," and
together with the Owner but expressly excluding any subcontractor, the "Parties"), executed as of the date written next to
their names signed below, the latter of which shall become the effective date of this Contract.
RECITALS
The Owner desires to avail itself of the services of the Contractor in connection with the construction of
MEMORIAL PARK RESTROOM DEMOLITION/RECONSTRUCTION and located at 110 N. Salem Avenue in
Sumter, South Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the "Project"), and the Contractor desires to provide such services.
In consideration of the premises set forth above, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. GENERAL CONDITIONS [need to reinsert section numbering/lettering]
Work: "Work" includes all labor, materials, and costs required or reasonably inferable from the scope of work
specified in the Specifications Work Sheet(s), Bid Documents, and Plans dated November 20, 2024 and
attached hereto as "Exhibit A". The Owner shall pay the Contractor for performance of the Work the sum
of <<contract price>>. The Contractor agrees to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, skill, and
instrumentalities used in, or in connection with, the full performance of the Work and agrees to complete
the Work no later than 150 days after receipt of a written notice to proceed signed by an authorized
representative of the Owner (the "Notice to Proceed"). TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR
CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO EACH AND EVERY TIME LIMIT
ESTABLISHED BY THIS CONTRACT.
Incorporation of General Contract Conditions: This Contract is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the
Invitation to Bid documents and all Addenda and are incorporated herein by reference. To the extent that
any term or condition in the General Conditions conflicts with any term or condition in this Contract, the
General Conditions shall control.
Indemnification: Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Owner harmless from and against any and all
claims, liabilities, obligations, governmental penalties, fines, and causes of action of whatsoever nature,
including injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction of any property, or court costs or
attorney's fees resulting from any and all negligent acts or omissions of Contractor or any subcontractor
to this Contract (each, a "Subcontractor") or any of their respective directors, officers, partners,
principals, employees, or agents. Neither this Contract nor any subcontract (each, a "Subcontract") will
create any contractual relationship between any Subcontractor and the Owner, nor any liability of the
Owner to any Subcontractor.
Time for Completion: The Contractor will begin the Work within ten (10) days after issuance of the Notice to
Proceed. If the Work is not completed by the date specified herein or in the Notice to Proceed, and the
Contractor has not requested and received in writing an extension of such date, the Owner shall have the
option to hire another Contractor to complete the Work.
Insurance: In addition to the requirements of Section 6 of the General Conditions, before commencing the Work,
and until completion and final acceptance of the Work, the Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its
own expense, the insurance coverages described below.
Certificate of Insurance (COI): Before starting the Work, Contractor shall furnish one or more Certificates
of Insurance, (COI) in a form acceptable to Owner, evidencing the Contractor's compliance with this
Contract's insurance requirements. All insurance policies are to be written through a company duly
authorized to transact that class of insurance within the jurisdiction of the Owner and shall be with
insurance companies acceptable to the Owner and with A.M. Best Rating of A minus or better.
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The Certificates of Insurance and policies for the commercial general liability and business automobile
liability policy shall name the Owner, and if requested, the Owner's agents, as additional insureds for
completed and ongoing operations on a primary and non-contributory basis. All Certificates of Insurance
shall state policy numbers, dates of expiration, policy limits, and provide that the insurance will not be
cancelled or changed unless the Owner has been given written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the
date of the proposed change or cancellation. If the Contractor fails to procure or maintain required
insurance coverages, the Owner shall have the right, but not the obligation, to procure and maintain the
required insurance for and in the name of the Contractor, and the Contractor shall pay the cost thereof and
furnish all necessary information to make effective and maintain such insurance. The Contractor shall not
commence the Work until all insurance requirements are met.
Coverages: The insurance coverages to be provided include those as set forth below:
1. Commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per
occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate bodily injury and property damage liability. This
coverage must, at a minimum, include coverage and/or endorsements for premises
operations, products/completed operations, contractual liability assumed by the
Contractor under this Contract, personal injury, advertising injury and broad-form
property damage (including coverage for explosion, collapse, and underground hazards),
and independent contractor coverages. All liability policies must be written on an
"occurrence" basis. Such policy shall not contain Endorsement, CG 22 94 10 01. The
commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance required herein shall
protect the Contractor and the Owner against liability from damages growing out of any
Contractor operations (including the operation of all automobiles, trucks, and other
vehicles owned or rented) in connection with the performance of this Contract, as well as
liability arising after the completion of the Contractor's operations.
2. Motor vehicle liability insurance with bodily injury limits of $1,000,000 and property
damage limits of $1,000,000 or a combined single limit of $1,000,000.
3. Worker's compensation in accordance with and providing coverages meeting or
exceeding the limits required by, the laws of the State of South Carolina, and employer's
liability insurance with the following minimum limits: $100,000 per accident, $100,000
per disease for each employee, and $500,000 aggregate.
4. Excess or umbrella liability insurance with a policy limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence
and aggregate.
Sub-Contractor Insurance: If the Contractor elects, with the Owner's approval, to subcontract any portion
of the Work to a Subcontractor, the Contractor shall require of such Subcontractor insurance
coverage similar to that required of the Contractor hereunder and shall furnish to the Owner
evidence that such insurance coverages are currently in effect. Moreover, the Contractor shall
require any such Subcontractor to name the Contractor and the Owner as additional insureds on
Subcontractor's commercial general liability insurance and will provide the Contractor with a
waiver of subrogation form from such Subcontractors worker's compensation carrier. Failure of
the Contractor to require any Subcontractor to obtain the coverages required herein or to furnish
the Owner evidence of such coverage shall be grounds for termination for default.
Documentation: The Contractor shall furnish one copy of each Certificate of Insurance herein required
attached to each copy of this Contract, plus three additional copies of each Certificate of
Insurance herein required, which shall specifically set forth evidence of all coverages set forth
above. The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner copies of any endorsements that are
subsequently issued amending coverage or limits. COI's may be mailed (same address as bids) or
emailed to: David Ferrell (dferrell@sumtersc.gov).
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Payment and Performance Bonds: If the required payment for the Work exceeds $50,000, the Contractor
shall provide payment and performance bonds in the full amount of the Contract.
5. The payment and performance bonds, if any, shall name the Owner as the obligee. Such
bonds must be secured by cash or must be issued by a surety company licensed in the
State of South Carolina with an "A" minimum rating of performance as stated in the most
current publication of "Best Key Rating Guide, Property Liability".
6. Upon execution of this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner a performance
bond and a separate labor and material payment bond in a form acceptable to the Owner.
The bonds shall guarantee the Contractor's faithful performance of this Contract and
payment of all obligations arising hereunder. The bonds shall remain in force until the
Work has been completed and accepted by the Owner, the provisions of all guarantees
required by this Contract have been fulfilled, and the warranty periods and period for
correction of the Work as provided in this Contract have expired, or the period for filing
mechanics' liens has expired, whichever occur latest, after which time the bonds shall
lapse. The Contractor shall bear all costs in connection with the bonds as a part of this
Contract. One executed copy of each bond shall be attached to each executed copy of this
Contract.
7. The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on
behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.
Assignment of Contract: The duties and obligations of the Company under the General Conditions are restricted
to the Company and shall not be assigned, transferred, subleased, sublicensed, encumbered, or subject to
any security interest without the prior written authorization of the City. Any change in control of the
Company resulting from a merger, consolidation, stock transfer, or asset sale shall be deemed an
assignment or transfer for purposes of this General Conditions. Any attempted assignment will be void
and of no effect; provided that if the assignment results from a change in control of the Company, then the
Company shall have the right to consummate the proposed change of control, but in such event the City
shall have the right to terminate.
Permits, Fees, Engineering Studies and Registered Surveys: The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all necessary
permits, inspection charges (not conducted by Owner), and licenses for the authorization and execution of
the Work and labor performed.
Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall perform the Work under the Contract in
conformance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and requirements per Federal, State,
and local regulations.
Cooperation: The Owner shall cooperate with the Contractor to provide access to the property on which the
Project is to be constructed for the performance of the Work.
Inspection: The Contractor shall permit authorized persons access to the Project to inspect and examine the Work
during all working hours. These persons include agents of the U.S. Government and its designees and the
Owner and its designees. All defects caused by the Contractor, or any Subcontractor, shall be corrected at
the Contractor's expense.
Guarantee: The Contractor shall guarantee the Work and all materials and equipment for a period of one year
from the date of final acceptance of the Work required by this Contract. Further, the Contractor shall
furnish the Owner with all manufacturers' and suppliers' written guarantees and warranties covering
materials and equipment furnished under the requirements of this Contract. All defects appearing within
the one-year period, which are the fault of the Contractor or are the result of defective material, shall be
corrected at Contractor's expense.
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