City of Jefferson - Middle Oconee Pump Station and Gravity Sewer Addendum No. 1

Contract Documents and
Technical Specifications
Middle Oconee
Pump Station & Gravity Sewer
March 24, 2026
Prepared By:
4994 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 34, Marietta, Georgia 30068
www.cec.engineering

CITY OF JEFFERSON 03/24/2026
MIDDLE OCONEE PUMP STATION & GRAVITY SEWER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids
00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders
00 41 43 Bid Form
00 43 13 Bid Bond
00 45 13 Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
00 45 47 Security and Immigration Compliance Act Certification
00 45 48 Contractor Affidavit
00 45 49 Subcontractor Affidavit
00 51 00 Notice of Award
00 52 13 Standard Form of Agreement
00 55 00 Notice to Proceed
00 61 14 Performance Bond
00 61 15 Payment Bond
00 62 15 Certificate of Owner's Attorney
00 62 76 Application for Payment
00 62 16 Certificate of Insurance
00 63 63 Change Order Form
00 65 16 Certificate of Substantial Completion
00 65 20 Final Lien Waiver
00 72 00 General Conditions
00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions
00 73 16 Insurance Requirements
00 91 13 Addenda
DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 11 00 Summary of Work
01 21 00 Allowances
01 22 00 Measurement and Payment
01 30 00 Administrative Requirements
01 33 00 Submittal Procedures
01 40 00 Quality Requirements
01 45 34 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls
01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements
01 78 23 Operating and Maintenance Data
DIVISION 03
03 10 00 Concrete Forming and Accessories
03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing
03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete
03 62 00 Non-Shrink Grouting
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DIVISION 09
09 91 00 Painting
DIVISION 26
26 00 00 Electrical Work
DIVISION 32
32 92 00 Turf and Grasses
DIVISION 33
33 32 00 Wastewater Utility Pumping Station
33 32 01 Emergency Standby Pump
33 35 00 Valves and Appurtenances
DIVISION 40
40 91 00 SCADA System
DIVISION 50 APPENDICES
Appendix A Jefferson Standard Specifications Water and Sewer Mains
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CITY OF JEFFERSON 03/24/2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The City of Jefferson, Georgia (Owner) is soliciting BIDS for the construction of the following
project:
CITY OF JEFFERSON - MIDDLE OCONEE PUMP STATION & GRAVITY SEWER
The project shall include one 60-HP Triplex Pump Station and installation of approximately 3,300
linear feet of 24-inch C900 PVC DR 18 pipe and a 36-inch cased bore, connections to the existing
gravity sewer, and furnishing of all materials, labor, equipment, and appurtenances necessary
to complete the work.
SEALED BIDS will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Jefferson
City Hall, located at 147 Athens Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, then publicly opened and read
aloud.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed, non-transparent envelope and clearly marked on the
outside with the words, "City of Jefferson - Middle Oconee Pump Station & Gravity Sewer", along
with Bidder's name, address, phone number and contact person.
Bid Documents: All Bid Documents are available for download at https://cecincga.com under
the 'Bid Information' tab. Upon payment of $200.00 (non-refundable), the Contractor will be
added to the Plan Holders list and eligible to submit a bid for the project. Make checks payable
to Civil Engineering Consultants and mail to 4994 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 34, Marietta, GA
30068. Please include the project name, contact person, phone number, and email
address. Hard copies of the Contract Documents will not be available.
Contractor Questions: All questions pertaining to the Project and Bid Documents must be
submitted electronically. Questions must be submitted by Tuesday, April 7, 2026. All Contractor
questions should be made in writing to Cheri Reynolds at cheri@cecincga.com.
A satisfactory Bid Bond (in the amount of 5% of the Bid), executed by the Bidder, and an
acceptable surety company listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, will
accompany each BID. In lieu of a Bid Bond, the City will accept a cashier's check, certified
check, or cash deposit in an amount equal to at least 5% of the total contract amount. The
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive any informality in the bidding, to
evaluate Bids, and to accept any Bid, which in his opinion, may be for his best interest.
The successful Bidder for this Contract will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond
and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER and
listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, each in the amount of 100% of the Bid. An
Irrevocable Letter of Credit from a local, Jackson County bank is acceptable in lieu of
Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond.
Instructions to Bidders: For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications,
procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the
Bidding Documents.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
BIDS will be received by the City of Jefferson, herein called the "OWNER", until 2:00 p.m. local
time, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to The City of Jefferson located
at Jefferson City Hall, 147 Athens Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Each sealed envelope
containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for the City of Jefferson - Middle
Oconee Pump Station & Gravity Sewer and the envelope should bear on the outside, the name
of the BIDDER, his address, and his license number (if applicable). If forwarded by mail, the
sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the
OWNER at Jefferson City Hall, located at 147 Athens Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
All BIDS must be made on the required BID Form. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled
in, in ink or typewritten, and the BID Form must be fully completed and executed when
submitted. Only one (1) copy of the BID Form is required.
The OWNER may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all BIDS. Any BID
may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized
postponement thereof. No BIDS will be received or accepted after the above specified date
and time for the opening of BIDS, unless otherwise extended by an Addendum. BIDS submitted
after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the BIDDER. No
BIDDER may withdraw a BID within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should
there be reasons why the Contract cannot be Awarded within the specified period, the time
may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER.
The BIDDER must meet the minimum project experience requirements stated in the Advertisement
for Bids. Those requirements are as follows:
1. Minimum of three (3) projects in the last five (5) years involving similar work.
2. Proposed Project Superintendent shall have been directly involved in at least one of the
above-mentioned projects.
3. To demonstrate current qualifications to perform the Work, each Bidder must submit the
following with their Bid:
a. Section 00 41 13 - Bid Form
b. Section 00 43 13 - Bid Bond
c. Section 00 45 13 - Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
d. Section 00 45 47 - Security and Immigration Compliance Act Certification
e. Section 00 45 48 - Contractor Affidavit
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the amount of required work and materials by a review of
the plans and specifications and including ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the
BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK
or of the nature of the WORK to be done. Any request for interpretation of Contract Documents
or ADDENDA shall be made, to the Engineer, in writing.
Each BID must be accompanied by a BID Bond payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of
the total amount of the BID. As soon as the BID prices have been compared, the OWNER will
return the Checks or BID Bonds of all except the three (3) lowest responsible BIDDERS. When the
Agreement is executed, the Bonds of the two (2) remaining unsuccessful BIDDERS will be
returned. If no Award has been made within 120 days after the opening of BIDS, the BIDDERS
may request return of their Checks or BID Bonds, if they have not been notified of the
acceptance of his/her or their BID. The BID Bond of the successful BIDDER will be retained until
the Performance Bond has been executed and approved, after which, it will be returned. A
certified check may be used in lieu of a BID Bond. The BID Bond shall be secured by a guaranty
or a surety company, listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, licensed to do business
in the State of Georgia.
The party to whom the Contract is Awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and
obtain the Performance Bond and the Payment Bond within ten (10) calendar days from the
date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the BIDDER. The NOTICE OF AWARD shall be
accompanied by the necessary Agreement and bond forms. In case of failure of the BIDDER
to execute the Agreement, the OWNER may, at his option, consider the BIDDER in default, in
which case the BID BOND accompanying the bid shall become the property of the OWNER.
The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the Agreement
by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within
such period the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and
CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the 10-day period, or
within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the Agreement
without further liability on the part of either party.
The OWNER may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of
the BIDDER to perform the WORK, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information
and data for this purpose as the OWNER may request. The OWNER reserves the right to reject
any BID if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the OWNER
that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to
complete the WORK contemplated therein.
The OWNER reserves the right to add to and/or delete from the Contract after it has been
Awarded. BIDS may be held by the OWNER for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from
the date of the opening of BIDS for the purpose of reviewing the BIDS, prior to Awarding the
Contract.
A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction
over construction of the Project shall apply to the Contract throughout.
Each BIDDER is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar
with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the
foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation in respect to his BID.
The specifications contained herein are intended to provide performance and material
requirements for the execution and completion of this Project.
The number and trade names given for any products are taken from various manufacturer
catalogs as stated and shall be construed as being descriptive only of type, style, and quality
of material required. Material of other reputable manufacturers of equal quality, type and style
may be acceptable only if approved by the Engineer.
The CONTRACTOR, in signing his BID on the whole or any portion of the WORK, shall conform to
the following requirements:
(a) BIDS which are not signed by individuals making them shall have attached thereto a
power of attorney evidencing authority to sign the BID in the name of the person for
whom it is signed.
(b) BIDS which are signed for a partnership shall be signed by all of the partners or by an
attorney-in-fact. If a BID is signed by an attorney-in-fact, there should be attached to the
BID a power of attorney executed by the partners evidencing authority to sign the BID.
(c) BIDS which are signed for a corporation shall have the correct corporate name thereof
and the signature of the President or other authorized officer of the corporation manually
written below the corporate name following the wording "By _________". The Corporation
seal shall also be affixed to the BID and the signature shall be attested by the Secretary.
The Award of the Contract will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible BIDDER, based on
the BID Form with the lowest TOTAL BID PRICE. The BIDDER to whom the Award is made will be
notified at the earliest possible date. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all BIDS
and to waive any informality in BIDS whenever such rejection or waiver is in its interest.
BIDDER must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written "NOTICE
TO PROCEED" of the OWNER. The Contract Time for Substantial Completion shall be 365
consecutive calendar days. BIDDER must also agree to pay as Liquidated Damages the sum of
$500.00 dollars per day for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided
in the General Conditions.
Any questions should be directed to Cheri Reynolds in writing to cheri@cecincga.com. The last
day for submission of questions shall be Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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BID FORM
Bid Submitted By:
(Typed or printed name of organization)
Bid Addressed To: Jefferson City Hall
147 Athens Street
Jefferson, GA 30549
1. The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this BID is accepted, to enter into an
agreement with the OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to perform
and furnish all WORK as specified or indicated in the contract Documents for the TOTAL
PRICE BID and within the BID times indicated in this BID and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
2. BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement for Bids and
Information for Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of
the BID security. This BID will remain subject to acceptance for ninety (90) days after the
day of BID opening, or for such longer period of time that BIDDER may agree to in writing
upon request of the OWNER. BIDDER will sign and deliver the required number of
counterparts of the Agreement with the Bonds, Certifications of Insurance, and other
documents required by the Bidding Requirements within ten (10) days after the date of
the OWNER's Notice of Award.
3. In submitting this BID, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:
(a) BIDDER has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, the other
related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda
receipt of all which is hereby acknowledged (list Addenda by Addendum Number
and Date):
Addendum No. Date Received Addendum No. Date Received
_________________________________ ________________________________
_________________________________ ________________________________
(b) BIDDER has visited the site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the
general, local and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance
and furnishing of the WORK, and BIDDER has not relied upon any oral
representations by employees or agents of OWNER or ENGINEER.
(c) BIDDER is familiar with and is satisfied as to all federal, state, and local Laws and
Regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance and furnishing of the
WORK.
BID FORM
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(d) BIDDER has carefully studied all reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions at or contiguous to the site and all drawings of physical conditions in or
relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or continuous to the site
(except Underground Facilities) which have been identified in the Supplementary
Conditions as provided in paragraph 4.02 of the General Conditions. BIDDER
acknowledges that such reports and drawings are not Contract Documents and
may not be complete for BIDDER's purposes. BIDDER acknowledges that OWNER
and ENGINEER do not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of
information and data shown or indicated in the Bidding Documents with respect
to Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site.
(e) BIDDER has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for having
done so) all such additional or supplementary examinations, investigations,
explorations, tests, studies and data concerning conditions (surface, subsurface
and Underground Facilities) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise which may
affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the WORK or which relate to
any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of
construction to be employed by BIDDER and safety precautions and programs
incident thereto.
(f) BIDDER does not consider that any additional examinations, investigations,
explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this BID
for performance and furnishing of the WORK in accordance with the times, price
and other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
(g) BIDDER is aware of the general nature of WORK to be performed by OWNER and
OTHERS at the site that relates to WORK for which this BID is submitted as indicated
in the Contract documents.
(h) BIDDER has correlated the information known to BIDDER, information and
observations obtained from visits to the site, reports and drawings identified in the
Contract Documents and all additional examinations, investigations, explorations,
tests, studies, and data with the Contract Documents.
(i) BIDDER has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or
discrepancies that BIDDER has discovered in the Contract Documents and the
written resolution thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable to BIDDER, and the Contract
Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all
terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the WORK for which this BID is
submitted.
BID FORM
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(j) This BID is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed
person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement
or rules of any group, associates, organization or corporation; BIDDER has not
directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to submit a false or sham
BID; BIDDER has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain
from bidding; and BIDDER has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any
advantage over any other BIDDER or over OWNER.
4. UNIT PRICES have been computed in accordance with paragraph 11.03 of the General
Conditions. All specific cash allowances are included in the price(s) and have been
computed in accordance with paragraph 11.02 of the General Conditions.
BIDDER acknowledges that quantities are not guaranteed and are solely for the purpose
of comparison of BIDS, and final payment for all Unit Price BID items will be based on
actual quantities provided, determined as provided in the Contract Documents.
5. BIDDER declares that he understands that the quantities shown on the bid are subject to
adjustment by either increase or decrease, and that should the quantities of any of the
items or WORK be increased, the undersigned proposes to do the additional work at the
Unit Prices stated herein; and should the quantities be decreased, BIDDER also
understands that payment will be made on actual quantities at the Unit Price bid and
will make no claim for anticipated profits for any decrease in the quantities and that
actual quantities will be determined upon completion of WORK, at which time
adjustment will be made to the Contract Amount by direct increase or decrease.
6. BIDDER will complete the WORK in accordance with the Contract Documents for the
prices listed in the following Bid Schedule.
BID FORM
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