Gulfstream Road / Gulfstream Drive Intersection Project

INVITATION TO BID
GULFSTREAM ROAD at GULFSTREAM DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PRE-BID WORKSHOP: 11:00 AM, APRIL 15, 2026
BID OPENING: 2:00 PM, MAY 6, 2026
SAVANNAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
KAL PATEL, CHAIRMAN
HUGH "TRIP" TOLLISON, PRESIDENT & CEO

SAVANNAH ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
The following documents, when marked, are contained in and made a part of this Bid Package or are
required to be submitted with the bid. It is the responsibility of the bidder to read, complete and sign,
where indicated, and return these documents with his/her bid. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY BE
CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFYING THE BID.
_X__ GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BID WITH ATTACHMENTS
_X_ SURET Y REQUIREMENTS
_X_ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDUMS
_X_
PROPOSAL
_X_ PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS - Plan Sheets must be purchased at Clayton Digital
Reprographics by logging into www.cdrepro.com. Login to DFS. New users must
register. For technical support contact CDR at (912) 447-5445, fax (912) 233- 7020 or
email: cdrwest@cdrepro.com.
_X_ PERFORMANCE BOND - Required at the time of contract.
_X_ PAYMENT BOND - Required at the time of contract.
_X_ CONTRACT
_X_ LEGAL NOTICE
_X_ ATTACHM ENTS: A. DRUG FRE E WORKPLACE; B. NONDISCRIMINATION
STATEMENT; C. DISCLOSURE OF RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT; D. CONTRACTOR &
SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT, E. BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION
REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY
EXCLUSION, F. SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENT ITLEMENTS,

Acknowledgement of Addendums
Gulfstream Road / Gulfstream Drive Intersection Project
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addendums issued for the Gulfstream Road /
Gulfstream Drive Intersection Project and affirms that all requirements, clarifications, and revisions
contained therein have been incorporated into the submitted bid.
Please check or list all addendums received:
Receive
Date d
Addendum No.
Issued (Yes/No
)
Yes
Addendum 1 _________
No
Yes
Addendum 2 _________
No
Yes
Addendum 3 _________
No
Yes
Addendum 4 _________
No
_________ Yes
Addendum 5
_ No
Additional Addendums (if any):
_______________________________________
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Contractor Certification
I hereby certify that I am an authorized representative of the company listed below and that we have received,
reviewed, and incorporated all addendums issued for this project into our bid submission.
Contractor Name:
Authorized Representative:
Title:
Signature:
Date:
Phone:
Email:

SAVANNAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
906 DRAYTON STREET
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31421
(912) 447-8450
Date: March 16, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INVITATION FOR BID
This is an invitation to submit a bid to supply the Savannah Economic Development Authority
(SEDA) with construction and/or services as indicated herein. Sealed bids will be received at
SEDA headquarters at 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 up to 2:00PM local time,
May 6, 2026, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. SEDA reserves the right to
reject all bids that are non-responsive or not responsible.
Instructions for preparation and submission of a bid are contained in this Invitation To Bid package.
Please note that specific forms for submission of a bid are required. Bids must be typed or printed in
ink.
A Pre-bid Conference is scheduled to be conducted at SEDA, 906 Drayton Street, Savannah,
Georgia 31401 on April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM., to discuss the specifications and resolve any
questions and/or misunderstanding that may arise.
Any changes to the conditions and specifications must be in the form of a written addendum to be
valid; therefore, the Project Manager will issue a written addendum to document each approved
change. Generally, when addenda are required, the bid opening date will be changed.
SEDA seeks to ensure that all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods
and services. SEDA affirmatively works to encourage utilization of disadvantaged and minority
business enterprises in our procurement activities. SEDA provides equal opportunity for all businesses
and does not discriminate against any persons or businesses regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin or handicap.
The last day for questions regarding this Invitation to Bid is set as April 23, 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.1 Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide general and specific information for use
in submitting a bid to supply SEDA with equipment, supplies, and/or services as described
herein. All bids are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.
1.2 How to Prepare Bids:
a. Prepared on the forms enclosed herewith, unless otherwise prescribed, and all
documents must be submitted.
b. Typewritten or completed with pen and ink, signed by the business owner or authorized
representative, with all erasures or corrections initialed and dated by the official signing
the bid. ALL SIGNATURE SPACES MUST BE SIGNED.
Bidders are encouraged to review all provisions and attachments carefully of this
document prior to submission. Each bid constitutes an offer and may not be withdrawn
except as provided herein.
1.3 How to Submit Bids:
a. An original and duplicate copy must be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope,
plainly marked with the bid title, date and time of bid opening, and company name.
b. Mailed or delivered as follows in sufficient time to ensure receipt by the Purchasing
Director on or before the time and date specified above.
1. Mailing Address: SEDA, Gulfstream Intersection, 906 Drayton Street,
Savannah Georgia 31401.
2. Hand Delivery: SEDA, Gulfstream Intersection, 906 Drayton Street,
Savannah Georgia 31421.
BIDS NOT RECEIVED BY THE TIME AND DATE SPECIFIED WILL NOT BE OPENED
OR CONSIDERED.
1.4 How to Submit an Objection: Objections from bidders to this invitation to bid and/or these
specifications should be brought to the attention of the Project Manager in the following
manner:
a. When a pre-bid conference is scheduled, bidders shall either present their

oral objections at that time or submit their written objections at least two (2)
days prior to the scheduled pre-bid conference.
b. When a pre-bid conference is not scheduled, the bidder shall submit any
objections he may have in writing not less than five (5) days prior to the opening
of the bid.
c. The objections contemplated may pertain to form and/or substance of the
invitation to bid documents. Failure to object in accordance with the above
procedure will constitute a waiver on the part of the business to protest this
invitation to bid.
1.5 Failure to Bid: If a bid is not submitted, the business should return this invitation to bid
document and stating reason therefore.
1.6 Errors in Bids: Bidders or their authorized representatives are expected to fully inform
themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting bids.
Failure to do so will be at the bidder's own risk. In case of error in extension of prices in the
bid, the unit price will govern.
1.7 Standards for Acceptance of Bid for Contract Award: SEDA reserves the right to reject any
or all bids and to waive any irregularities or technicalities in bids received whenever such
rejection or waiver is in the best interest of SEDA. SEDA reserves the right to reject the bid of
a bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or complete on time contracts of a similar
nature, or a bid from a bidder whom investigation shows is not in a position to perform the
contract.
1.8 Bid Tabulation: Tabulations for all bids will be posted after the bid opening on the SEDA
website at seda.org.
1.9 Bidder: Whenever the term "bidder" is used it shall encompass the "person," "business,"
"contractor," "supplier," "vendor," or other party submitting a bid or proposal to SEDA in such
capacity before a contract has been entered into between such party and SEDA.
1.10 Responsible / Responsive Bidder: Responsible Bidder means a person or entity that has the
capability in all respects to perform fully and reliably the contract requirements. Responsive
Bidder means a person or entity that has submitted a bid or proposal that conforms in all material
respects to the requirements set forth in the invitation for bids or request for proposals.

1.11 Compliance with Laws: The bidder and/or contractor shall obtain and maintain all
licenses, permits, liability insurance, workman's compensation insurance and comply with any
and all other standards or regulations required by federal, state or County stature, ordinances
and rules during the performance of any contract between the contractor and the SEDA. Any
such requirement specifically set forth in any contract document between the contractor and
SEDA shall be supplementary to this section and not in substitution thereof.
1.12 Contractor: Contractor or subcontractor means any person or business having a contract with
SEDA. The Contractor/Vendor of goods, material, equipment or services certifies that they will
follow equal employment opportunity practices in connection with the awarded contract as more
fully specified in the contract documents.
1.13 Local Preference: "Local Vendor" is defined as a business or supplier which operates and
maintains a regular place of business within the geographical boundaries of Chatham
County or one of the local Municipalities of the County AND all real and personal property
taxes are paid prior to award of a contract or purchase. "NOT APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND REVENUE PRODUCING BIDS."
However, contractors are encouraged to apply the same method when awarding bids to local
M/WBE businesses whenever possible to promote growth in Chatham County's economy.
1.14 Debarred Firms and Pending Litigation: Any potential proposer/firm listed on the Federal or
State of Georgia Excluded Parties Listing (Barred from doing business) will not be considered
for contract award. Proposers shall disclose any record of pending criminal violations
(Indictment) and/or convictions, pending lawsuits, etc., and any actions that may be a conflict
of interest occurring within the past five (5) years.
** All bidders or proposers are to read and complete the Disclosure of Responsibility
Statement enclosed as an Attachment to be returned with response. Failure to do so may
result in your solicitation response being rejected as non-responsive.
Bidder acknowledges that in performing contract work for SEDA, bidder shall not utilize any
firms that have been a party to any of the above actions. If bidder has engaged any firm to work
on this contract or project that is later debarred, Bidder shall sever its relationship with that firm
with respect to Board contract.
1.15 State Licensing Board for General Contractors: Pursuant to Georgia law, the following types
of contractors must obtain a license from the State Licensing Board of General Contractors by I July
2008: *General Contractor (Contractor work or activity that is unlimited in scope regarding any
residential or commercial projects).
1.16 Immigration: All contractors and subcontractors with 100 or more employees entering into a
contract or work must sign an affidavit that he /she has used the E-Verify System. E-Verify is
a no-cost federal employment verification system to insure employment eligibility. Affidavits
are enclosed in this solicitation. You may go to http://www.uscis.gov. to find the E-Verify
information.

1.17 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program: O.C.G.A. 50-36-1,
required Georgia's counties to comply with the federal Systematic Alien Verification for
Entitlements (SAVE) Program. SAVE is a federal program used to verify that applicants
for certain "public benefits" are legally present in the United States. Contracts with SEDA are
considered "public benefits." Therefore. the successful bidder will be required to provide the
Affidavit Verifying Status prior to receiving any SEDA contract. The affidavit is included as
part of this bid package but is only required of the successful bidder.
1.18 Protection of Resident Workers. SEDA actively supports the Immigration and Nationality
Act (INA) which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification,
and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire only persons who may legally work in
the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S.
The employer must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone to be hired, which
includes completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). The Contractor shall
establish appropriate procedures and controls so no services or products under the Contract
Documents will be performed or manufactured by any worker who is not legally eligible to perform
such services or employment.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.1 Specifications: Any obvious error or omission in specifications shall not inure to the benefit
of the bidder but shall put the bidder on notice to inquire of or identify the same from SEDA.
Whenever herein mentioned is made of any article, material or workmanship to be in
accordance with laws, ordinances, building codes, underwriter's codes, A.S.T.M.
regulations or similar expressions, the requirements of these laws, ordinances, etc., shall be
construed to be the minimum requirements of these specifications.
2.2 Multiple Bids: No vendor will be allowed to submit more than one (1) bid. Any alternate
proposals must be brought to the Project Manager's attention during the Pre-bid Conference or
submitted in writing at least five (5) days preceding the bid opening date.
2.3 Prices to be Firm: Bidder warrants that bid prices, terms and conditions quoted in his bid will
be firm for acceptance for a period of sixty (60) days from bid opening date, unless otherwise
stated in the bid.
2.4 Completeness: All information required by Invitation for Bids must be completed and
submitted to constitute a proper bid or proposal.
2.5 Quality: All materials, or supplies used for the construction necessary to comply with this
proposal shall be of the best quality, and of the highest standard of workmanship. Workmanship
employed in any construction, repair, or installation required by this proposal shall be of the
highest quality and meet recognized standards within the respective trades, crafts and of the
skills employed.
2.6 Guarantee/Warranty: Unless otherwise specified by SEDA, the bidder shall
unconditionally guarantee the materials and workmanship for one (1) year on all material
and/or services. If, within the guarantee period. any defects occur which are due to faulty
material and or services. the contractor at his expense. shall repair or adjust the condition
or replace the material and/or services to the complete satisfaction of SEDA. These repairs,
replacements or adjustments shall be made only at such time as will be designated by SEDA as
being least detrimental to the operation of City of Savannah business.
2.7 Liability Provisions: Where bidders are required to enter or go onto City of Savannah or
Chatham County property to take measurements or gather other information in order to prepare
the bid or proposal as requested by SEDA, the bidder shall be liable for any injury, damage or
loss occasioned by negligence of the bidder, his agent, or any person the bidder has designated
to prepare the bid and shall indemnify and hold harmless SEDA, City of Savannah or Chatham
County from any liability arising therefrom. The contract document specifies the liability
provisions required of the successful bidder to be awarded a contract with SEDA.
2.8 Cancellation of Contract: The contract may be canceled or suspended by SEDA in whole or
in part by written notice of default to the Contractor upon non-performance or violation of
contract terms. An award may be made to the next low bidder, for articles and/or services
specified or they may be purchased on the open market and the defaulting Contractor (or his
surety) shall be liable to SEDA for costs to SEDA in excess of the defaulted contract prices. See
the contract documents for complete requirements.

2.9 Patent Indemnity: Except as otherwise provided, the successful bidder agrees to indemnify
SEDA and its officers, agents and employees against liability, including costs and expenses
for infringement upon any letters patent of the United States arising out of the performance
of this Contract or out of the use or disposal for the account of SEDA of supplies furnished
or construction work performed hereunder.
2.10 Certification of Independent Price Determination: By submission of this bid, the bidder
certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that
in connection with this procurement:
(1) The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation,
communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any
matter relating to such prices with any other bidder or with any competitor;
(2) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have
not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the
bidder prior to opening, directly or indirectly to any other bidder or to any competitor;
and
(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other person or
firm to submit or not be submit a bid for the purpose or restricting competition.
2.12 Award of Contract: The contract. if awarded. will be awarded to that responsible bidder
whose bid/proposal will be most advantageous to SEDA, price and other factors considered.
SEDA will make the determination as to which bid or proposal that serves as the best value
to SEDA.
2.13 Procurement Protests: Objections and protests to any portion of the procurement process or
actions of SEDA staff may be filed with the SEDA Human Resources Director for review and
resolution.
2.14 Qualification of Business (Responsible Bidder or Proposer): A responsible bidder or
proposer is defined as one who meets, or by the date of the bid acceptance can meet,
certifications, all requirements for licensing, insurance, and registrations, or other
documentation required by the Design Professional engaged to develop Scope of Work,
specifications and plans. These documents will be listed in the Special Conditions further on in
this solicitation. SEDA has the right to require any or all bidders to submit documentation of
the ability to perform, provide, or carry out the service or provide the product requested.
SEDA has the right to disqualify the bid or proposal of any bidder or proposer as being
unresponsive or unresponsible whenever such bidder/proposer cannot document the ability
to deliver the requested product.
2.15 Chatham County Tax Certificate Requirement: A current Chatham County Tax
Certificate is required unless otherwise specified.