Site work and new construction of a pre-engineered storage facility in Dalton, Georgia. Completed plans call for the construction of a pre-engineered storage facility; and for site work for a pre-engineered storage facility.

The project includes a new pre-engineered metal building with heat and ventilation including the associated site work and utilities. A New Agricultural Barn for Southeast High School", located at 1954 Riverbend Road, Dalton, GA 30720 (the "Project"). In general, the project includes a new pre-engineered metal building with heat and ventilation including the associated sitework and utilities. The full requirements for construction of the Project, and the duties and responsibilities of the contractor whose Proposal is accepted ("Successful Contractor"), are set forth in the Contract Documents which include the Instructions to Proposers; the Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions (the "Contract"); any supplementary and other conditions; the drawings; the specifications; and any addenda issued by the Architect. A Proposal must strictly comply with all requirements set forth in the Instructions to Proposers. A Proposal must contain the completed Proposal Form which sets forth the Contractor's proposed lump sum contract price for full and complete construction of the Project in conformity with all requirements of the Contract Documents. A Proposal must also include the Contractor's responses to all questions, and a fully executed Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposed lump sum contract price (exclusive of any alternates and unit prices) in the form required by the Instructions to Proposers. Any contractor who intends to submit a Proposal is required to visit the Project Site and familiarize itself with the local conditions under which the required work is to be performed and include in its lump sum cost all necessary expenses required to perform and complete the Project. In evaluating Proposals, the Board may seek additional information from any contractor concerning such contractor's Proposal or its qualifications to construct the Project. The Contract Documents require, among other things, the furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment for construction of the Project. The Board reserves the right to make available other relevant documents or information concerning the Project. Each Contractor is responsible for ensuring its Proposal complies with Georgia law, including but not limited to all state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Each Proposal must include an affidavit meeting all requirements of O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, verifying compliance with applicable Federal work authorization program. The form for such affidavit is attached as an exhibit to the Instructions to Proposers. Contractors understand and agree that the Proposal it submits to the Board for consideration shall remain open for acceptance by the Board and same shall be honored by the contractor, for a period of sixty (60) days from the date set forth hereinabove for the receipt of Proposals. Any questions or comments concerning this Request for Proposals should be addressed in writing to the Board at the Procurement Website web address listed above. Contractor must have minimum Worker's Compensation and General Liability Insurance in full force and effect and submit evidence of such insurance policy to the satisfaction of the Board. The Board will not consider any Proposal that is not accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the contractor holds any and all necessary or required Federal, State, or local licenses and/or permits. The Board's acceptance of any such evidence of the applicable insurance policy or licenses or permits does not alter or change a contractor's responsibility to comply with such specifications. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, all contractors and sub-contractors performing work within the State of Georgia in accordance with or related to a contract with a public employer must register and participate in a federal work authorization program. The contractor shall provide certification of such registration and participation in a Federal work authorization program to the Board. Each contractor shall submit with its Proposal a copy of its current Business License and/or Occupational Tax Certificate issued in the state in which the Contractor resides. If a contractor cannot provide such license, it will be required to obtain one from the City of Dalton / Whitfield County if it is awarded the construction contract for the Project. Any Proposal must include a fully executed Bid Bond in the form attached hereto as Exhibit / Tab "H" in the amount of five percent (5%) of the lump sum contract price (exclusive of any price for Alternates or unit prices). Required Payment and Performance Bond forms will be furnished by the Architect and are required to be submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Such Payment and Performance Bonds shall each be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the lump sum contract price as set forth in the Agreement between the Board and the Contractor. If the Contractor fails to achieve Final Completion within the time fixed therefor by the Architect in its Certificate of Substantial Completion, the Contractor shall pay the Owner the sum of $200.00 per day for each and every calendar day of unexcused delay in achieving Final Completion beyond the date set forth herein for Final Completion of the Work.