RFP No. 27-002 Progressive Design Build Services North Mainland Water Pollution Control Facility Construction and Commissioning Addendum 2

Brunswick-Glynn County
Water and Sewer Commission
RFP No. 27-002
Progressive Design-Build Services
North Mainland Water Pollution Control Facility
Construction and Commissioning
Friday, September 25, 2026
MANDATORY Pre-bid teleconference Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Complete Registration no later than Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 3:00 p.m. local time
First Deadline for questions Tuesday, October 13, 2026, no later than 3:00 p.m. local time
Final Deadline for questions Monday, October 19, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. local time
Questions must be directed in writing (via e-mail) to the
Purchasing Director, Pamela Drury-Crosby, email- pcrosby@bgjwsc.org
Bid Responses Due by:
Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12:00 NOON, local time, to:
Purchasing Division
Brunswick-Glynn County Water and Sewer Commission
1703 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
(912) 261-7100
Bids should be clearly labeled as follows:
"RFP No. 27-002
Progressive Design-Build Services for North Mainland Water Pollution Control Facility
Construction and Commissioning"
Submit responses in hard copy only; electronic or fax responses will not be accepted.
Responses received after the deadline or at any other locations will not be accepted.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS OF THIS SOLICITATION,
please visit the Commission website, utilizing the following link:
http://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

Contents
Section 1. Background .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 RFP Organization ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Owner's Objectives......................................................................................................................... 3
Section 2. Project Overview ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Project Scope .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Project Budget and Funding ........................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Small Local Business Enterprise Participation ............................................................................... 6
2.4 Project Schedule ............................................................................................................................. 6
Section 3. Progressive Design-Build Services ......................................................................................... 7
3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Roles and Responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 8
Section 4. Procurement Process ............................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Acknowledgement of RFP ............................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Communications and Owner Contact ........................................................................................... 10
4.3 Procurement Schedule .................................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit ............................................................................................. 11
4.5 Proposer Interviews ...................................................................................................................... 11
Section 5. Proposal Submission Requirements .................................................................................... 12
5.1 Submittal Place and Deadline ....................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Submission Format ....................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Submission Content ...................................................................................................................... 13
Section 6. Proposal Evaluation and Selection ....................................................................................... 24
6.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 24
6.2 Responsiveness ............................................................................................................................. 24
6.3 Comparative Evaluation Criteria .................................................................................................. 24
6.4 Fee and Rate Proposal ................................................................................................................... 24
6.5 Ranking ......................................................................................................................................... 25
6.6 Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Section 7. Conditions for Proposers ...................................................................................................... 26
7.1 Owner Authority ........................................................................................................................... 26
7.2 Conflict of Interest ........................................................................................................................ 26

7.3 Proprietary Information ................................................................................................................ 26
7.4 Rights of the Owner ...................................................................................................................... 26
7.5 Obligation to Keep Project Team Intact ....................................................................................... 26
7.6 Addenda ........................................................................................................................................ 27
7.7 Payment and Performance Bonds ................................................................................................. 27
7.8 Joint Ventures ............................................................................................................................... 28
7.9 Protests .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Attachments
Attachment A Definition of Terms .................................................................................................... 103
Attachment B Draft Progressive Design Build Agreement .............................................................. 135
General Conditions of Contract Between Owner and Design-Builder ............................
Exhibit A Project Planning Document ........................................................................................ 144
Exhibit B Project Technical Requirements ................................................................................. 150
Exhibit C Scope of Design-Builder Services .............................................................................. 185
Exhibit D GEFA Documents ...................................................................................................... 200
Exhibit E Insurance Requirements ............................................................................................. 218
Exhibit F Form of Contract Price Amendments ......................................................................... 234
Exhibit G Key Design and Supervisory Personnel ..................................................................... 238
Exhibit H Form Performance and Payment Bond ...................................................................... 240
Exhibit I Form of Waiver of Liens and Bond Claims ................................................................. 248
Exhibit J Form of Consent of Surety to Final Payment .............................................................. 252
Attachment C Forms for Affirmation and Compliance ..................................................................... 254
Statement of Non-Collusion ....................................................................................................... 255
Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006 ..................................................... 258
Exhibit A - Design-Builder Affidavit and Agreement ................................................................ 261
Exhibit A-1 Subcontractor Affidavit .......................................................................................... 263
Certification of Absence of Conflict of Interest ......................................................................... 266
Acknowledgement of Addenda .................................................................................................. 268
Attachment D Form of Bid Bond ....................................................................................................... 271
Attachment E Fee and Rate Proposal.................................................................................................. 274

Section 1. Background
1.1 Introduction
This Request for Proposals (RFP) for progressive design-build services for the design, construction,
and commissioning of the North Mainland Water Pollution Control Facility ("Project") is issued by
the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission ("Owner") to invite the submittal of
Proposals according to the requirements set forth in this RFP.
To meet its future wastewater treatment needs, the Owner plans to add a new water pollution control
facility (North Mainland WPCF) on undeveloped property near Exit 42 along Interstate 95 in Glynn
County, Georgia to provide additional treatment capacity to meet current and future system demands.
Due to rapid residential growth in the area and the potential for industrial development in the proposed
sewershed, the selected Design-Builder will be required to plan for future expansions and include key
infrastructure in the design and construction of the new WPCF to allow future treatment capacity to be
easily added.
The Project will meet the Owner's objectives of ensuring adequate treatment capacity and complying
with regulations and water quality goals. Potential project components include: construction of a new
WPCF on the Owner's property, offsite effluent discharge piping extension to the receiving water,
extension of approximately 2,000 linear feet of gravity sewer to the proposed plant site, and
connection of existing upstream force mains to the gravity sewer system that feeds the plant site.
The Project will include the planning, evaluation, design, construction, commissioning, and startup
necessary to place the Project in full operation according to contract requirements. The Project is to
be designed and constructed using the progressive design-build delivery method, as follows:
* Phase 1A Services: Prepare an Initial Design Report to represent approximately 15 percent
complete design, including performing all Existing Site and Facilities Conditions Review and
Verification and Pilot Testing, as described in Exhibit C (Scope of Design-Builder Services)
of the Agreement, and prepare a Phase 1B Proposal for consideration by Owner;
* Phase 1B Services: Prepare design to 60-percent complete, as described in Exhibit C of the
Agreement, and prepare a Phase 2 Proposal including a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP),
or lump sum price proposal if requested by the Owner, for consideration by the Owner; and
* Phase 2 Services: Complete design, construction, and post-construction tasks, including
performance testing (as required), startup commissioning, and operator training and support.
* Early Works Proposals, to perform portions of the Work, including procurement of any
equipment or materials, earlier than execution of the Phase 2 Contract Price Amendment.
The Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated using the selection process described in Section 6
(Proposal Evaluation and Selection). The capitalized terms in this RFP have the meanings as first
used in the text of this RFP or as defined in Attachment A (Definition of Terms).
At completion of the evaluation process described herein, the Owner will select a Proposer to award
the Progressive Design-Build Agreement (see Attachment B - Progressive Design-Build Agreement)
("Agreement"). The award of the Agreement will be made by the Owner's Board of Directors (Board)
after considering the recommendation by the Owner's staff.
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This RFP is subject to revision after the date of issuance via written addenda. Any such
addendum will be posted on the Owner's website and will be distributed directly to potential
Proposers who have registered with the Owner as described herein. It is each Proposer's responsibility
to obtain all RFP addenda prior to submitting a Proposal.
In no event will the Owner be liable for any costs incurred by any Proposer or any other party in
developing or submitting a Proposal, including but not limited to preparation, copying, postage,
delivery fees, and expenses associated with any site tours, demonstrations, or presentations.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Owner assumes no obligation by issuing this RFP
or any Attachments.
1.2 RFP Organization
This RFP consists of seven Sections and six Attachments:
* Section 1: Background
* Section 2: Project Overview
* Section 3: Progressive Design-Build Services
* Section 4: Procurement Process
* Section 5: Proposal Submission Requirements
* Section 6: Proposal Evaluation and Selection
* Section 7: Conditions for Proposers
* Attachment A: Definition of Terms
* Attachment B: Progressive Design-Build Agreement
* Attachment C: Forms for Affirmation of Compliance
* Attachment D: Form of Bid Bond
* Attachment E: Fee and Rate Proposal Form
* Attachment F: Proposal Submission Package Label
The contents of the RFP Attachments take priority over any conflicting statements in the RFP Sections.
Certain project background documents are being made available as Exhibit A of the Agreement
(Project Planning Documents). The Owner is providing these documents only for the purpose of
obtaining Proposals for the Project and does not confer a license or grant for any other use. The extent
to which the selected Design-Builder may rely on such background documents is set forth in the
Agreement.
1.3 Owner's Objectives
The Owner's objectives for the Project are as follows:
1. Construct infrastructure to meet capacity goals outlined in Exhibit A - Project
Planning Document
2. Construct infrastructure to meet and/or effluent water quality requirements.
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3. Design new facilities to meet all environmental regulations and achieve the Owner's
other water quality goals.
4. Develop a design for the Project with a total final Project Budget of less than $45 million,
which includes all BGJWSC's project costs in addition to the cost of the Design-Builder's
scope.
5. Meet funding requirements of all grants and loans that will be used for the Project.
6. Provide high-quality new facilities and equipment that will be sustainable and will operate
reliably under the design standards outlined in Exhibit B of the Agreement (Project
Technical Requirements) and those standards developed during the design.
7. Minimize life cycle costs.
8. Achieve the scheduled completion to meet all milestones based on durations as established
in the Agreement for the design and construction of the Project.
9. Achieve an optimal balance of risk allocation between the Owner and the Design-Builder.
10. Implement an effective safety program incorporating best industry practices. Maintain a
safe working environment for Consultants, Contractors, BGJWSC staff, and visitors during
design and construction.
11. Provide new facilities that are easy to operate and maintain.
12. Minimize impact on operations and maintenance of existing facilities during construction.
By selecting the progressive design-build delivery method for the Project, the Owner is committed to
working in close collaboration with the selected Design-Builder during the preconstruction phases 1A
and 1B to develop the Project's design to achieve the Project objectives and, thereafter, to obtain a
mutually agreeable GMP or, if requested by Owner, a lump-sum price for delivery of the Project. As
set forth in Exhibit A of the Agreement (Project Planning Document) and Exhibit B of the Agreement
(Project Technical Requirements), certain technical requirements and standards will apply to the
Project's design.
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Section 2. Project Overview
2.1 Project Scope
The Project scope, design standards, and performance requirements are described in more detail in
several Exhibits to the Agreement (Exhibit A - Project Planning Document, Exhibit B - Project
Technical Requirements, and Exhibit C - Scope of Design-Builder Services).
2.2 Project Budget and Funding
Funding for Preconstruction services for this project have been allocated by the Owner. As the project
progresses through the Phases, Owner will be issuing debt to facilitate construction of the Project. Debt
will be issued sufficient to complete the project with an expected maximum budget of $45,000,000. It is
expected that significant consideration will be given during the progressive design-build process to lower
construction costs and therefore debt requirements to the benefit of the ratepayers of the BGJWSC.
Depending on rates and restrictions at the time of debt issuance, the project may be funded by a
combination of GEFA funding and bonds as necessary to successfully complete the project. Such budget
includes Owner's other Project costs that are not part of Exhibit C - Scope of Design-Builder Services,
including but not limited to professional advisory services, property or access rights, certain
governmental approvals, taxes, etc.
At each phase of the Project, the selected Design-Builder will comply with all applicable state and federal
requirements imposed by each funding source. The selected Design-Builder will perform the Work to
ensure that the maximum amount of the Owner's costs are eligible for reimbursement from or funded by
the funding sources identified in this Section 2.2. The selected Design-Builder will develop and present a
plan to the Owner to identify applicable requirements and demonstrate compliance with such
requirements. Without limitation, the following requirements apply to the following funding sources:
2.2.1 Clean Water State Revolving Fund
At this time, the Owner expects to apply for a portion of the project funding as a CWSRF Loan for
construction costs associated with the Project. Without limitation, the following requirements will apply
to funds received from the CWSRF Loan:
* Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division's State
Environmental Review Projects, dated January 2004, or as may be amended or replaced;
* GEFA Supplemental General Conditions for Federally Assisted State Revolving Loan
Fund Construction Contracts, dated December 7, 2022, or as may be amended or
replaced;
* GEFA's American Iron and Steel Special Conditions and Information, dated April 11, 2014, or
as may be amended or replaced; and
* GEFA's Build America, Buy America Act Special Conditions and Information for Federally
Assisted State Revolving Loan Fund Construction Contracts, as may be amended or replaced.
In addition to the foregoing, the selected Design-Builder must comply with all other requirements set
forth in Exhibit D of the Agreement.
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2.3 Project Schedule
As indicated in Section 4, it is anticipated that the Agreement will be awarded at the December 2026
BGJWSC Board of Commissioners meeting, with execution of the Agreement and a Notice to Proceed
with Phase 1A Services to be issued shortly thereafter. Contract Times for completion of Phase 1B and
Phase 2 will commence to run upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with Phase 1B Services and Notice
to Proceed with Phase 2 Services, respectively. To maintain sufficient sewer capacity for anticipate
community growth and the amount of preliminary engineering currently completed by Owner, the
Contract Times will be as follows:
* Completion of Phase 1A Services - 6 months after Notice to Proceed with Phase 1A Services
* Completion of Phase 1B Services - 12 months after Notice to Proceed with Phase 1B
Services (number of days to be submitted as part of the Phase 1B Proposal)
* Substantial Completion of Phase 2 Services - 24 months after Notice to Proceed with Phase 2
Services
* Final Completion of Phase 2 Services - 27 months after Notice to Proceed with Phase 2 Services
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Section 3. Progressive Design-Build Services
3.1 General
As noted in Section 1 and more fully described in Attachment B (Progressive Design-Build
Agreement and its Exhibits), the selected Design-Builder will provide services in three distinct
phases, as follows:
3.1.1 Phase 1A
Phase 1A Services generally consist of alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering, site
investigations, as well as preparation, in close collaboration with the Owner, of a proposed price and
schedule for Phase 1B Services. The proposed Phase 1B price and schedule would be based on the
Project's design (developed to a 15-percent level of completion as defined in the Agreement) and the
Owner's Project schedule, and it would include supporting documentation for the proposed Phase 1B
Contract Price.
Phase 1A Services are set forth in the Agreement and, without limitation, include the following:
* Develop the execution plan, including schedule for the Project.
* Perform engineering studies and site investigations (such as surveys, subsurface investigations, any
testing and analyses, etc.) to support design and cost estimating.
* Produce initial design reports.
* Prepare a project cost model and provide detailed cost estimates as the design and design
alternatives are advanced.
* Identify and perform activities required to meet funding requirements.
* Identify permitting requirements and initiate certain permitting activities.
3.1.2 Phase 1B
Phase 1B Services generally consist of the design development, as well as preparation, in close
collaboration with the Owner, of a proposed price and schedule for Phase 2 Services. The estimated
Phase 2 Contract Price and schedule would be based on the Project's design (developed to a 60-percent
level of completion as defined in the Agreement), a proposed GMP or lump-sum price, and the Owner's
Project schedule, and it would include supporting documentation, such as detailed open-book costing for
the estimated Phase 2 Contract Price and proposed GMP or lump-sum price.
Phase 1B Services will be as established by the Phase 1B Contract Price Amendment, and may include
the following:
* Update the Project schedule.
* Develop the engineering design (including preparing and submitting intermediate design review
packages) and value-engineering activities in coordination with Owner.
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* Maintain and update the project cost model and provide detailed cost estimates as the design and
design alternatives are advanced.
* Submit and negotiate a GMP or, if directed by Owner, a lump-sum price to complete the
construction services during Phase 2.
* Perform activities required to meet funding requirements.
* Update Project permitting requirements and perform certain permitting activities.
3.1.3 Phase 2
Phase 2 Services will be as established by the Phase 2 Contract Price Amendment, and will include,
without limitation, the Project's final design, construction, and performance testing, along with the
following:
* Complete the 100-percent design.
* Procure equipment and hire subcontractors.
* Secure necessary permits.
* Construct the Project.
* Conduct start-up testing and commissioning,
* Provide operator training.
* Provide warranty coverage.
3.2 Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the Owner and the selected Design-Builder are more fully described in
the Agreement. Such roles and responsibilities are summarized as follows:
Owner: The Owner will cooperate with the selected Design-Builder and will fulfill its responsibilities in
a timely manner to facilitate the Design-Builder's timely and efficient performance of services. Owner
responsibilities include:
* Review submissions and provide comments to Design-Builder.
* Furnish existing studies and available data and information regarding the Project, including record
drawings, preliminary studies, environmental impact assessments, etc.
* Provide information and provide additional studies that may be necessary to complete the Project
(or engage Design-Builder to perform such studies via an Amendment to the Agreement).
* Provide access to the Project Site and any necessary easements.
* Obtain certain governmental approvals and permits and assist Design-Builder in obtaining other
governmental approvals and permits.
* Provide necessary data and input for Project start-up testing.
Design-Builder: The selected Design-Builder will cooperate and coordinate with the Owner and will
provide, in a timely manner, Phase 1A Services, Phase 1B Services, and Phase 2 Services necessary to
complete the Project scope specified in the Agreement. Design-Builder responsibilities include, but are
not limited to:
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