HART COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
800 Chandler Street
HARTWELL, GA 30643
Sealed bid for:
BID NOTICE
DATE: 02/27/2024
Sixty-Five, (65), Full Sets of Firefighter’s PPE, i.e., Traditional Helmet, Particulate Hood,
Jacket, Pants, Gloves, and Rubber Structural firefighter Boots subject to the conditions and
provisions set forth in the attached bid package will be received at the Hart County Board of
Commissioners office until Thursday April 04, 2024 at 3:00 pm. The commodities and/or services
must be furnished as described and specified in this package.
Bids must be received either via mail or hand delivered in a sealed envelope. Faxed or emailed
bids cannot be accepted.
Please address mailed bids, Fed-Ex, UPS, or hand delivered bids to:
Atten: Lawana Kahn
HART COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
800 CHANDLER STREET
HARTWELL, GA 30643
Also, please show the following on the OUTSIDE of the envelope:
BID FOR: “Firefighter’s PPE and your Company Name”
NOTE: Some “Next Day” deliveries may not get delivered to this office prior to the bid opening.
Please be aware of this and make arrangements to have your bid here on time, as late bids
will be rejected.
NOTICE: If you are downloading this information from a web page, you must register with Hart
County at the contact information listed in Section IV, Interpretations or Addenda or
via email at jconwell@hartcountyga.gov This is the only way Hart County can be sure
that you receive all addendum and relevant information for this bid.
HART COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
BIDS FOR “Firefighter’s Protective Clothing and Equipment”
DATE BIDS DUE: Thursday April 04, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
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BID FORM
HART COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
800 CHANDLER ST., HARTWELL, GA 30643
The (Company)___________________________________________________________
submits herewith Bid in response to bid request in this package, and in compliance with the
description(s) and/or specification(s) attached hereto:
NOTE: You must sign and complete the Bid Supplemental Form and Contractor Affidavit.
PRICE: Sixty-Five, (65), Full Sets of Firefighter’s PPE, i.e., Traditional Helmet, Particulate
Hood, Jacket, Pants, Gloves, and Rubber Structural firefighter Boots
Price in Numbers
Additional price
The following Addenda to the Bidding and Contract Documents are acknowledged:
Addendum No:
Dated:
Addendum No: _________________
Dated: ______________________________
OFFICIAL COMPANY ADDRESS
______
EMAIL ADDRESS
SIGNATURE
PRINT NAME
TITLE
PHONE
______
DATE
FAX
Corporate Seal (if applicable)
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BID SUPPLEMENTAL FORM
HART COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DATE: _____________________________
NOTICE: Hart County Purchasing Policy prohibits awards to a (1) county employee, (2) employee
of a constitutional officer, (3) a Board of Commissioner Member, (4) Constitutional Officer or to a
company/business where a county employee/Constitutional Officer holds any interest. These
prohibitions also apply to immediate family members of those listed above. By signing below, you
are confirming that these prohibitions do not apply to your company/bid.
References: Name, Title, Organization Phone Number, and email address
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2.
3.
The _____________________________________________ (Bidder) takes the following
exceptions to the specification and bid documents:
(Important: See section IIb)
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CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREMENT
By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verified its compliance with
O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is
contracting with the Hart County Board of Commissioners has registered with and is participating
in a federal work authorization program* [any of the electronic verification of work authorization
programs operated by the United State Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal
work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to
verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act
of 1986 (IRCA), P.L. 99-603], in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines
established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91.
The undersigned further agrees that, should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s)
in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to this contract with the Hart
County Board of Commissioners, contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) similar
verification of compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 on the Subcontractor Affidavit provided in Rule
300-10-01-.08 or a substantially similar form. Contractor further agrees to maintain records of such
compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the (name of the public employer) at the
time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such service.
________________________________
EEV/Basic Pilot Program* User Identification Number
________________________________
BY: Authorized Officer or Agent
__________________________
Date
________________________________
Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor
________________________________
Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON
THIS THE _____ DAY OF_____________, 20___
_________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
________________
* As of the effective date of O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, the applicable federal work authorization program is the ”EEV/Basic
Pilot Program” operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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Contact Chief Jerry Byrum or John A. Boudway, HCFD for any questions concerning the bid.
Chief Jerry Byrum
800 Chandler Street
Hartwell GA 30643
706-856-5325 or 706-371-4376
E-mail: hcfchief@hartcountyga.gov
John A. Boudway
800 Chandler Street
Hartwell GA 30643
706-460-6079 or Cell 706-680-2400
E-mail: jboudway@hartcountyga.gov
I. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
Hart County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, further negotiate with one or more bidders,
and, waive any technicalities or informalities if it is deemed in the best interest of the County. Hart
County assumes no responsibility in the costs incurred by the bidder in preparing a response.
The Hart County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to waive technicalities, to accept or
reject any and all bids or proposals and to waive any irregularity in any bid or proposal received, to
award the entire bid or proposal to one vendor or multiple vendors or to make awards by group or
location, whichever is in the best interests of Hart County.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to verify all quantities and specifications are met to perform the
work as specified herein, before submitting their bid. Price submitted shall include all labor and
materials for completion of the work. In the event of a conflict between these specifications and
any referenced specifications the higher quality specification shall supersede. Quantities listed are
approximate and may be varied at the discretion of the Owner.
All measurements given on the list of work to be done are approximate. It is the contractor’s
responsibility to verify all quantities and measurements necessary to perform the work as specified
herein, before submitting their bid.
Bids submitted and prices submitted shall be valid for 90 days after submittal of bids. After this 90
day period, the bidder has the right to withdraw his pricing or be awarded the work at the bid price
should the County choose to award this work. If only one bid is received the County may choose to
not open the bid and solicit additional bids prior to opening all bids in a public meeting.
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