2026-0011 LMIG

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
2026 LMIG PROGRAM
ITB NO: 2026-2060-101011
JUNE 2026
STOCKBRIDGE OFFICE: 235 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 200, Stockbridge, GA 30281 / Phone: 770.389.8666
CUMMING OFFICE: 500 Pirkle Ferry Road, Suite C, Cumming, GA 30040 / Phone: 678.807.7100
NEWNAN OFFICE: 40 Greenway Court, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30265 / Phone: 770.755.7978

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
2026 LMIG PROGRAM
ITB NO: 2026-2060-101011
PART 1 - BIDDING / AGREEMENTS / BONDS / CONDITIONS
I. INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
II. INVITATION TO BID
III. BID FORM
IV. BID BOND
V. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED DOCUMENTS
VI. CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT
VII. SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT
VIII. FORM OF AGREEMENT
IX. NOTICE TO PROCEED
X. PERFORMANCE BOND
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XI. PAYMENT BOND
XII. CERTIFICATE OF CONTRACTOR'S ATTORNEY
XIII. CERTIFICATE OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY
XIV. GENERAL CONDITIONS
XV. SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
XVI. PROJECT MAPS
XVII. REFERENCE VERIFICATION AND RELEASE FORM
PART II - SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 01025 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
SECTION 01100 SUMMARY
SECTION 01200 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
SECTION 01300 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01323 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES
SECTION 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
SECTION 01600 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01630 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES
SECTION 01700 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01720 RECORD DOCUMENTS
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SECTION I
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Article 1 - Defined Terms ................................................................................................................................. 1
Article 2 - Copies of Bidding Documents ........................................................................................................ 1
Article 3 - Qualifications of Bidders and project requirements ...................................................................... 2
Article 4 - Examination of Bidding Documents, Other Related Data, and Site ............................................. 2
Article 5 - Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference ...................................................................................................... 4
Article 6 - Site and Other Areas ....................................................................................................................... 4
Article 7 - Interpretations and Addenda ........................................................................................................... 4
Article 8 - Bid Security ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Article 9 - Contract Times ................................................................................................................................ 5
Article 10 - Liquidated Damages ..................................................................................................................... 5
Article 11 - Substitute and "Or-Equal" Items .................................................................................................. 6
Article 12 - Subcontractors, Suppliers and Others........................................................................................... 6
Article 13 - Preparation of Bid ......................................................................................................................... 6
Article 14 - Basis of Bid; Comparison of Bids ................................................................................................ 7
Article 15 - Submittal of Bid ............................................................................................................................ 8
Article 16 - Modification and Withdrawal of Bid ........................................................................................... 8
Article 17 - Opening of Bids ............................................................................................................................ 9
Article 18 - Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance ........................................................................................ 9
Article 19 - Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract .................................................................................. 9
Article 20 - Contract Security and Insurance ................................................................................................. 10
Article 21 - Signing of Agreement ................................................................................................................. 10
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ARTICLE 1 - DEFINED TERMS
1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions
and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the
meanings indicated below:
A. Issuing Office (City of Stockbridge, GA) - All potential Bidders can obtain a copy of the Bid and
Specifications located on the City's website at https://cityofstockbridge-
ga.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities and Georgia Procurement Registry
website https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp. Bid is administered by the City of
Stockbridge, Procurement Division. The City of Stockbridge's Procurement Department will
oversee all bidding for this project.
B. Plan Holders List - The project Contract Documents are available completely online as listed
above and therefore a Plan Holders List will not be maintained for this project. The City of
Stockbridge's Procurement Department will oversee all bidding for this project.
C. Owner's Representative - Falcon Design Consultants, LLC, an independent consulting
engineering firm, is the City of Stockbridge's appointed Owner's Representative for this project.
ARTICLE 2 - COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
A. All potential Bidders can obtain a copy of the Bid and Specifications located on the City's
website at https://cityofstockbridge-ga.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
and Georgia Procurement Registry website https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp
Bid is administered by the City of Stockbridge, Procurement Division. The City of Stockbridge's
Procurement Department will oversee all bidding for this project.
B. All potential Bidders are solely responsible for assuring they have all required bid documents
including any Addendums that are issued prior to bidding.
C. All bid documents will be posted online at the sites shown in Article 2 - A.
2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Engineer
assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete
sets of Bidding Documents.
2.03 Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so
only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not authorize or confer a license for
any other use.
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ARTICLE 3 - QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
3.01 To demonstrate Bidder's qualifications to perform the Work, Bidder shall submit written evidence
with bid such as financial data, previous experience, present commitments, and such other data as
may be called for below.
A. Required Bidder Qualification Statement with Supporting Data (Business License, Corporate
Resolution to Bid, Financial Statement, Current Workload)
B. Required Bidder current Georgia Department of Transportation Prequalification Certificate for
roadway construction.
ARTICLE 4 - EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS, OTHER RELATED DATA, AND
SITE
4.01 Subsurface and Physical Conditions
A. The Supplementary Conditions identify:
1. Those reports known to Owner of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or
contiguous to the Site.
2. Those drawings known to Owner of physical conditions relating to existing surface or
subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities).
B. Copies of reports and drawings, if any, referenced in Paragraph 4.01.A will be made available
by Owner to any Bidder upon written request. Those reports and drawings are not part of the
Contract Documents, but the "technical data" contained therein as provided in Paragraph 4.02 of
the General Conditions has been identified and established in Paragraph 4.02 of the
Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder
draws from any "technical data" or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information
contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.
4.02 Underground Facilities
A. Information and data shown or indicated in the Bidding Documents with respect to existing
Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the Site is based upon information and data furnished
to Owner and Engineer by owners of such Underground Facilities, including Owner, or others.
4.03 Hazardous Environmental Condition
A. The Supplementary Conditions identify any reports and drawings known to Owner relating to a
Hazardous Environmental Condition identified at the Site.
B. Copies of reports and drawings referenced in Paragraph 4.03.A will be made available by Owner
to any Bidder on request. Those reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents,
but the "technical data" contained therein as provided in Paragraph 4.06 of the General
Conditions has been identified and established in Paragraph 4.06 of the Supplementary
Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any
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"technical data" or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such
reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.
4.04 Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders
with respect to subsurface conditions, other physical conditions, and Underground Facilities, and
possible changes in the Bidding Documents due to differing or unanticipated subsurface or
physical conditions appear in Paragraphs 4.02, 4.03, and 4.04 of the General Conditions.
Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders
with respect to a Hazardous Environmental Condition at the Site, if any, and possible changes in
the Contract Documents due to any Hazardous Environmental Condition uncovered or revealed at
the Site which was not shown or indicated in the Drawings or Specifications or identified in the
Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work, appear in Paragraph 4.06 of the General
Conditions. On request, Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such
examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as 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. Bidder shall
comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations relative to excavation and utility locates.
4.05 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:
A. examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, and the other related data identified in the
Bidding Documents;
B. visit the Site and become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to the general, local, and Site
conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;
C. become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to all federal, state, and local Laws and Regulations
that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;
D. consider the information known to Bidder; information commonly known to contractors doing
business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site;
the Bidding Documents; and the Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding
Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1)
the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences,
and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying any specific
means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by
the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder's safety precautions and programs;
E. agree at the time of submitting its Bid that no further examinations, investigations, explorations,
tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the Work
at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and
conditions of the Bidding Documents;
F. become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site
that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents;
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G. promptly give Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that
Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution thereof by
Engineer is acceptable to Bidder; and
H. determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey
understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work.
4.06 The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder
has complied with every requirement of this Article 4, that without exception the Bid is premised upon
performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents and applying any specific means,
methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction that may be shown or indicated or
expressly required by the Bidding Documents, that Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all
conflicts, errors, ambiguities, and discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents and
the written resolutions thereof by Engineer are acceptable to Bidder, and that the Bidding Documents are
generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and
furnishing the Work.
ARTICLE 5 - MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE
5.01 A Mandatory Prebid Conference will be held at the City of Stockbridge City Hall located at 4640
North Henry Boulevard, Stockbridge GA 30281; on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at 10:00 AM
EST.
ARTICLE 6 - SITE AND OTHER AREAS
6.01 The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. Easements for permanent structures or permanent
changes in existing facilities are to be obtained and paid for by Owner unless otherwise provided
in the Bidding Documents. All additional lands and access thereto required for temporary
construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment to be
incorporated in the Work are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.
ARTICLE 7 - INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA
7.01 All questions pertaining to the requirements of the Contract Documents and Technical
Specifications, either procedural or technical, shall be in writing and are to be submitted to the
City of Stockbridge via Bonfire online portal: https://cityofstockbridge-
ga.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. Interpretations or clarifications considered
necessary by the City in response to such questions will be issued by online addenda in the Bonfire
portal to all parties recorded by Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents.
Questions received after 12:00 PM Noon EST on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, may not be answered.
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Only questions answered by addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or
clarifications shall be without legal effect.
7.02 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable
by Owner or Engineer and all Addenda will be transmitted to all bidders listed on the Plan Holders
List.
ARTICLE 8 - BID SECURITY
8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of
Bidder's maximum Bid price and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond
(on the form attached) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 5.01 and 5.02 of
the General Conditions.
8.02 The Bid security of the Successful Bidder will be retained until such Bidder has executed the
Contract Documents, furnished the required contract security and met the other conditions of the
Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be returned. If the Successful Bidder fails to
execute and deliver the Contract Documents and furnish the required contract security within 15
days after the Notice of Award, Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of
Award, and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited. Such forfeiture shall be Owner's
exclusive remedy if Bidder defaults. The Bid security of other Bidders whom Owner believes to
have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of
even days after the Effective Date of Section VIII - Form of Agreement or 61 days after the Bid
opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be returned.
8.03 Bid security of other Bidders whom Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving
the award will be returned within seven days after the Bid opening.
ARTICLE 9 - CONTRACT TIMES
9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be substantially completed
and ready for final payment are set forth in the Section III - Bid Form and Section VIII - Form of
Agreement.
ARTICLE 10 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
10.01 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, are set forth in Section VIII - Form of Agreement.
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ARTICLE 11 - SUBSTITUTE AND "OR-EQUAL" ITEMS
11.01 The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described
in the Bidding Documents, or those substitutes or "or-equal" materials and equipment approved
by Engineer and identified by Addendum. The materials and equipment described in the Bidding
Documents establish a standard of required type, function and quality to be met by any proposed
substitute or "or-equal" item. No item of material or equipment will be considered by Engineer as
a substitute or "or-equal" unless written request for approval has been submitted by Bidder and
has been received by Engineer at least 10 days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Each such
request shall conform to the requirements of Paragraph 6.05 of the General Conditions. The burden
of proof of the merit of the proposed item is upon Bidder. Engineer's decision of approval or
disapproval of a proposed item will be final. If Engineer approves any proposed item, such
approval will be set forth in an Addendum issued to all prospective Bidders. Bidders shall not rely
upon approvals made in any other manner.
ARTICLE 12 - SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS
12.01 If the Supplementary Conditions require the identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers,
individuals, or entities to be submitted to Owner in advance of a specified date prior to the Effective
Date of Section VIII - Form of Agreement, the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder
so requested, shall within five days after Bid opening, submit to Owner a list of all such
Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for
which such identification is required. Such list shall be accompanied by an experience statement
with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each
such Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity if requested by Owner. If Owner or Engineer,
after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, Supplier,
individual, or entity, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful
Bidder to submit a substitute, without an increase in the Bid.
12.02 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the
Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers,
individuals, or entities. Declining to make requested substitutions will not constitute grounds for
forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity so
listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes no 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 Section VIII - Form of Agreement as provided in Paragraph
6.06 of the General Conditions.
12.03 Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity
against whom Contractor has reasonable objection.
ARTICLE 13 - PREPARATION OF BID (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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