Site work for a water / sewer project in Americus, Georgia. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Owner reserves the right in its sole and complete discretion to waive technicalities and informalities. The Owner further reserves the rights in its sole and complete discretion to reject all bids and any bid that is not responsive or that is over the budget. The Owner anticipates that the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who provides the lowest bid within the budget. In judging whether the bidder is responsible, the Owner will consider, but is not limited to, the following: x Whether the bidder or its principals are currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority; x Whether the bidder or its principals have been terminated for cause or are currently in default on a public works contract; x Whether the bidder can demonstrate sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a Current Ratio of 1.0 or higher; x Whether the bidder can demonstrate a commitment to safety with regard to Workers' Compensation by having an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) over the past three years not having exceeded an average of 1.2; and x Whether the bidder's past work provides evidence of an ability to successfully complete public works projects within the established time, quality, or cost, or to comply with the bidder's contract obligations. Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after time has been called on the date of opening except in accordance with the provisions of Georgia law. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond made payable to the Owner in an amount equal to not less than five percent of the Bid. Both a performance bond and a payment bond will be required, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum prior to execution of contract. ***Document Notes: Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of Bidding Documents through any source other than the office of the Design Professional is not advisable. Acquisition of Bidding Documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base a bid. The Design Professional will send the Bidding Documents, shipping charges collect, as soon as possible after receipt of application and deposit. The full amount of the deposit for one set of Bidding Documents will be refunded upon return of such set in good condition within thirty days after opening of bids. One-half of all other deposits for additional sets of Bidding Documents will be refunded upon return of these additional documents, complete and in good condition, within thirty days after opening of bids. "Good condition" is defined to require that documents will not have been taken apart or marked in a manner that limits their re-use for construction. PROJECT NO: 21-7029