PI 0011436 Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at Spiderweb...

Agency:	City of Columbus
State:	Georgia
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Posted Date:	Mar 1, 2024
Due Date:	Mar 8, 2024
Solicitation No:	RFB No. 24-0029
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COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

Georgia’s First Consolidated Government

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

PURCHASING DIVISION

March 1, 2024

1111 1st AVENUE - 1st FLOOR, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901

P. O. BOX 1340, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31902-1340

706-225-4087, Fax 706-225-4086

ColumbusGA.gov

REQUEST FOR BIDS: Qualified contractors are requested to submit bids, subject to conditions and instructions

as specified, for the following:

RFB No. 24-0029

GENERAL SCOPE

PI 0011436 MUSCOGEE COUNTY BUENA VISTA ROAD

IMPROVEMENTS AT SPIDERWEB – PHASE II (RE-BID)

Phase II of the Buena Vista Road Improvements at the Spiderweb includes the

construction of two (2) bridges, one (1) of which requires Norfolk Southern permitting;

construction of a roundabout at Illges Road and Aceway Drive; construction of Buena

Vista Road east of the intersection with Annette Avenue, Martin Luther King Boulevard

north of Brewer Elementary School, Illges Road, Lindsay Drive, Andrews Road, Morris

Road and Ace Way Drive, as well as the installation of traffic signals. This Re-Bid

includes an alternative for maintaining traffic throughout construction and an alternative

for complete closure.

DUE DATE

Utilities were relocated in Phase I of the project. The Annette Ave. roundabout at MLK

and Annette Ave. were constructed in Phase I.

MAY 8, 2024 - 2:30 PM (Eastern)

SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO

OBTAIN

SPECIFICATIONS

ADDENDA

NO BID RESPONSE

Responses must be submitted via DemandStar on or before the due date. A virtual

opening will be held during the 3:00 PM hour of the due date. Responding vendors are

not required but are invited to attend the opening.

If you wish to attend the virtual opening, use one of the Microsoft Teams meeting options: Click

here to join the meeting or call in (audio only) +1 478-239-0725,,855808406# United States,

Macon Phone Conference ID: 855 808 406# Find a local number | Reset PIN. Note: Columbus

Consolidated Government is not responsible for technical issues that may arise during the

virtual opening.

See Appendix A for Submission Requirements, Submission Requirements Checklist,

DemandStar Registration and Submission Instructions.

This RFB document is considered a part of the Contract Documents (Plan

Book). Plans, Specifications & Bid documents will be made available to Contractors via

online download. To gain access to the bid documents, send the following information

to Brennan Hoy at Hoy.Brennan@columbusga.org.

• Company Name

• Complete Address

• Contact Email

• Contact Phone Number

Any and all addenda will be posted on the Bid Opportunities page of the Finance

Department/Purchasing Division, https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-

Opportunities. Vendors are responsible for periodically visiting the web page for

addenda, both before the due date and prior to submitting a bid.

If you are not interested in this solicitation, refer to page 3.

Andrea J. McCorvey,

Purchasing Manager

RFB No. 24-0029

PI 0011436 Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at Spiderweb Phase II (Re-Bid)

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STATEMENT OF "NO BID SUBMISSION"

NOTIFY THE PURCHASING DIVISION IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A BID:

Email BidOpportunities@ColumbusGA.org or return this form, via fax or mail, to:

Fax number 706-225-4086

Attn: Della Lewis

Columbus Consolidated Government

Purchasing Division

P. O. Box 1340

Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340

We, the undersigned decline to submit a bid for RFB No. 24-0029, for PI 0011436 Muscogee

County Buena Vista Road Improvements at Spiderweb – Phase II (Re-Bid), for the following

reason(s):

Specifications are too “tight”, i.e. geared towards one brand or manufacturer (explain below).

There is insufficient time to respond.

We do not offer this product and/or service.

We are unable to meet specifications.

We are unable to meet bond requirements.

Specifications are unclear (explain below).

We are unable to meet insurance requirements.

Other (specify below)

Comments

COMPANY NAME:

AGENT:

DATE:

EMAIL:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

RFB No. 24-0029

PI 0011436 Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at Spiderweb Phase II (Re-Bid)

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

THE GENERAL PROVISIONS SHALL BE DEEMED AS PART OF THE BID SPECIFICATIONS. The provisions

of the Procurement Ordinance for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, as adopted and amended by

Council, shall apply to all invitations for bids and award of all contracts and is specifically incorporated herein by

reference.

NOTICE TO VENDORS

Per Sec. 2-3.05 of the Procurement Ordinance, neither the mayor nor any member of the Columbus Council shall

submit any bid to the Consolidated Government, nor shall the mayor or any member of the Columbus Council own or

have a substantial pecuniary interest in any business that submits a bid to the Co nsolidated Government.

Per Sect. 2-3.06 of the Procurement Ordinance, no member of any board or authority or commission or other

independent or subordinate entity of the Consolidated Government shall submit any bid to the Consolidated

Government or have a substantial pecuniary interest in any business that submits a bid to t he Consolidated

Government if such bid pertains to the board or authority or commission on which such person holds such

membership.

BID BOND SUBMISSION

The City will accept a copy of a bid bond at the bid opening. However, if a copy of a bid bond is submitted, the bidder

must submit to the Purchasing Division the identical original document within 5 days after the bid opening. If the original

document is not received within 5 days, then the bid will not be considered. The Bid Bond must be for 5% of

Bidder's maximum Bid price.

BUSINESS LICENSE

The successful contractor shall submit a copy of the Business License (Occupation License) that is required to conduct

business at their location. If awarded the contract, the successful contractor must obtain a business license from the City

of Columbus. However, if the business is located in Georgia and has proof of being properly licensed by a municipality

in Georgia, and paid applicable occupation taxes in that city, the contractor will not be required to pay occupation taxes

in Columbus, GA. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Revenue Division at 706-225-

3780.

ADDENDA

Each Bidder must include the Addenda Acknowledgment form with their submittal; failure to do so may render the

Bidder’s submittal non-responsive and ineligible for further consideration. The Purchasing Division will post any and all

addenda on the Bid Opportunities web page of Columbus Consolidated Government, at

https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-Opportunities. Bidders are responsible for periodically visiting the web page,

to check for addenda, prior to the bid due date and before submitting a bid.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Columbus Consolidated Government in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42

USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the

Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant

to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this

advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation

and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

REJECTION OF BIDS

The Columbus Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

RFB No. 24-0029

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR NEED

CLARIFICATION ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION?

COMMUNICATION CONCERNING ANY SOLICITATION CURRENTLY

ADVERTISED MUST TAKE PLACE IN WRITTEN FORM AND ADDRESSED TO

THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

ANY INQUIRY RECEIVED BY NOON (12:00 PM) EASTERN TIME, ON THE

FIFTH CALENDAR DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE FIXED FOR THE OPENING

OF BIDS, WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION.

ALL QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE

SUBMITTED IN WRITING. THE CITY WILL NOT ORALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY

ADDRESS ANY QUESTION OR CLARIFICATION REGARDING BID/PROPOSAL

SPECIFICATIONS. IF A VENDOR VISITS OR CALLS THE PURCHASING DIVISION WITH

SUCH QUESTIONS, HE OR SHE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE QUESTIONS IN

WRITING.

ALL CONTACT CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE MADE THROUGH

THE PURCHASING DIVISION. BIDDERS SHALL NOT CONTACT CITY EMPLOYEES,

DEPARTMENT HEADS, USING AGENCIES, EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR

ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH QUESTIONS OR ANY OTHER CONCERNS ABOUT THE

SOLICITATION. QUESTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, OR CONCERNS SHALL BE SUBMITTED

TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION IN WRITING. IF IT IS NECESSARY THAT A TECHNICAL

QUESTION NEEDS ADDRESSING, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD SUCH

TO THE USING AGENCY, WHO WILL SUBMIT A WRITTEN RESPONSE.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD WRITTEN RESPONSES TO THE

RESPECTIVE BIDDER OR IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO REVISE ANY PART OF THIS

SOLICITATION, A WRITTEN ADDENDUM WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL BIDDERS.

THE CITY IS NOT BOUND BY ANY ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, OR

CHANGES MADE TO THE WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS BY CITY EMPLOYEES, UNLESS

SUCH CLARIFICATION OR CHANGE IS PROVIDED TO THE BIDDERS IN A WRITTEN

ADDENDUM FROM THE PURCHASING MANAGER.

BIDDERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ENCLOSED “QUESTION/CLARIFICATION

FORM” TO FAX OR EMAIL QUESTION.

ANY REQUEST, AFTER A SOLICITATION HAS CLOSED AND PENDING AWARD, MUST

ALSO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

RFB No. 24-0029

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QUESTION/CLARIFICATION FORM

DATE:

TO: Della Lewis, CPPB, GCPA

Buyer Specialist

Email BidOpportunities@ColumbusGA.org or

Fax 706-225-3033

RE: PI 0011436 Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at the Spiderweb – Phase

II (Re-Bid); RFB No. 24-0029

Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by noon (12:00 PM) Eastern on the fifth calendar day

prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

From:

Company Name

Website

Representative

Email Address

Complete Address

City

State Zip

RFB No. 24-0029

Telephone Number

Fax Number

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