RFP-Johnson Ferry and Shallowford Road Intersection Addendum 1

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	May 5, 2026
Due:	Jun 11, 2026
Agency:	Cobb County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	38 - Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Mainenance Equipment
Solicitation No:	B2437
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT

JOHNSON FERRY ROAD AT SHALLOWFORD ROAD INTERSECTION

THROUGH A

DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT

PROJECT NUMBER B2437

P.I. No. 0020001

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA

COBB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RFP Issued: April 10, 2026

Proposals Due: June 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Instructions to Proposers - Design-Build Project

Johnson Ferry Road at Shallowford Road Intersection Improvements

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS ..........................................1-1

1.1 Introduction and Overview .........................................................................................1-1

1.2 RFP Documents ........................................................................................................1-1

1.3 General Project Description .......................................................................................1-2

1.4 Procurement Schedule .............................................................................................1-2

1.5 General Provisions Regarding Proposals ..................................................................1-2

1.6 Improper Conduct......................................................................................................1-4

1.7 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) ......................................................................1-6

1.8 DBE Participation ......................................................................................................1-7

1.9 Federal Funding and Requirements ..........................................................................1-7

1.10 Qualification of Construction and Design Firms; Registration with the State ..............1-7

1.11 Establishment of Single Purpose Entity(ies) ..............................................................1-9

SECTION 2.0 PROCUREMENT...........................................................................................2-1

2.1 Method of Procurement .............................................................................................2-1

2.2 Communications between the Owner and Proposers ................................................2-1

2.3 Questions and Responses Regarding the RFP Documents.......................................2-3

2.4 Addenda ....................................................................................................................2-4

2.5 Pre-Bid Meeting.........................................................................................................2-4

2.6 Due Diligence of the Existing Right of Way................................................................2-5

2.7 RESERVED...............................................................................................................2-5

2.8 Open Records Laws ..................................................................................................2-5

SECTION 3.0 ALTERNATIVE TECHNICAL CONCEPT(S) AND STIPULATED FEE ...........3-1

3.1 Overview and Purpose of ATCs.................................................................................3-1

3.2 Owner Review of Pre-Proposal Submission of ATCs.................................................3-4

3.3 Incorporation of ATCs into the DBA ...........................................................................3-6

3.4 Disclosure of ATC Information ...................................................................................3-6

3.5 Third Party Approvals ................................................................................................3-6

3.6 Owner's Right to Modify.............................................................................................3-7

3.7 Status of ATC Information .........................................................................................3-7

3.8 RESERVED...............................................................................................................3-7

SECTION 4.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ......................4-1

4.1 Format.......................................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Contents and Organization ........................................................................................4-1

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4.3 Submission of Proposals ...........................................................................................4-2

4.4 Disclosure of Proposals .............................................................................................4-2

4.5 Proposal Bond...........................................................................................................4-2

4.6 Forfeiture of Proposal Bond .......................................................................................4-2

4.7 Cost of Preparing Proposal........................................................................................4-3

4.8 Non-Responsive Proposal .........................................................................................4-3

4.9 Forms ........................................................................................................................4-3

4.10 Insurance Requirements ...........................................................................................4-3

SECTION 5.0 EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA ....................................................5-1

5.1 Responsiveness and Pass/Fail Evaluation ................................................................5-1

5.2 Proposal Evaluation...................................................................................................5-3

SECTION 6.0 AGREEMENT AWARD AND EXECUTION ....................................................6-1

6.1 No Obligation to Award; Price Reasonableness; Proposal Schedule

Reasonableness ........................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Award and Execution.................................................................................................6-1

6.3 Debriefing of Unsuccessful Proposers .......................................................................6-4

SECTION 7.0 NON-RESPONSIVE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL PROCEDURES ...................7-1

7.1 Owner’s Responsibilities ...........................................................................................7-1

7.2 Proposer’s Responsibilities........................................................................................7-1

7.3 Technical Proposal Resolution ..................................................................................7-1

7.4 Time Frames .............................................................................................................7-1

7.5 Costs and Damages ..................................................................................................7-1

SECTION 8.0 THE COUNTY’S RIGHTS AND DISCLAIMERS.............................................8-1

8.1 Owner Reserved Rights ............................................................................................8-1

8.2 Disclaimers................................................................................................................8-3

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Exhibits:

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Exhibit D

Exhibit E

Exhibit F

Exhibit G

Exhibit H

Forms:

Form A

Form B

Form C

Form D

Form E

Form F

Form G

Form H

Form I

Form J

Form J-1

Form J-2

Form K

Form L

Form M

Form N

Form O

Form P

Form Q

Form R

Form S

Form T

Form U

Form V

Form W

Form X

Form Y

Form Z

Form AA

Form BB

Form CC

Form DD

Form EE

Form FF

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Acronyms and Definitions

Administrative Information Submittal Requirements

Technical Proposal Submittal Requirements

Price Proposal and Bid Bond Submittal Requirements

Evaluation Criteria

List of Owner’s Project Team

Project Map

BidExpress®

RESERVED

Non-Collusion Affidavit

Statement(s) of Disclosure (Conflict of Interest)

Form of Bid Bond

Contractor’s Affidavit and Agreement

Design-Build Price Proposal

Form of Participating Members, Major Non-Participating Members, Contractors

and Key Personnel Commitment

Equal Employment Opportunity Certification

RESERVED

Buy America and Build America, Buy America Certifications

Buy America Certificate

Build America, Buy America Certificate of Compliance for Construction Materials

Certification Regarding Lobbying

Debarment and Suspension Certification

Performance Schedule Milestones Proposal

RESERVED

Approved ATCs

RESERVED

Drug Free Workplace

Certification of Compliance with the State of Georgia’s Sexual Harassment

Prevention Policy

RESERVED

Insurance Letter

RESERVED

Financial Capacity, Strength, and Ability Certificate

Indicative Proposal Quantities

Certification Form

RESERVED

Basic Company Information

Industrial Safety Record

Resume Form

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Instructions to Proposers - Design-Build Project

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March 28, 2026

SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 Introduction and Overview

Electronic bids will be received via BidExpress® on behalf of the Cobb County Board of

Commissioners is issuing this Request for Proposals (or RFP) to solicit competitive

Proposals (as described in more detail in Section 1.5.1) from qualified Proposers to

deliver the Project under the Design-Build Agreement (or DBA) between the Proposer

selected pursuant to the terms of this RFP (as the Design-Builder) and Owner. Under

the DBA, the Design-Builder will be required to design and construct the Project during

the Contract Time for the Contract Sum, in each case, as both may be adjusted pursuant

to the terms, and subject to the conditions, of the DBA.

Owner will use a single-phase, low bid selection process on the Project. This RFP is

issued in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A § 32-2-81 and Chapter 672-18 of

the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, and other applicable Laws and

guidelines.

Instructions to Proposers have been provided below, to be followed by Proposers in their

responses to the RFP.

Refer to Exhibit A for the meaning of capitalized terms and acronyms.

Unless otherwise specified, references to Sections, Exhibits and forms within this RFP

shall mean Sections of the RFP and Exhibits and forms attached to the RFP.

1.2 RFP Documents

The “RFP Documents” consist of the items listed below, and any other documents that

may be issued by Addendum, as such documents may be amended and supplemented:

(a) RFP (including the attached Exhibits and forms):

(b) Example of a DBA (including attached Exhibits);

(d) The Bridging Documents

For avoidance of doubt, the RFP Documents are not the Design-Build Documents, as

defined under the DBA. The RFP and the Bridging Documents are not, and are not

intended to be, contractual and will not form a part of the Design-Build Documents

unless specifically incorporated into the DBA.

Furthermore, Owner directs Proposers’ attention to the Bridging Documents, containing

provisions which are applicable for purposes of this procurement. Generally, Owner

makes no representation or guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness of

the Bridging Documents. Owner does not take any responsibility for the Bridging

Documents, and Proposers are responsible for any conclusions they may draw from the

Bridging Documents. Owner provides the Bridging Documents to Proposers for the sole

purpose of providing information in the possession of Owner, regardless as to whether

any such information within the Bridging Documents is of any value.

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