The Vendor warrants that terms and conditions quoted in his offer will be firm for acceptance for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of proposal submittal. Fees quoted must also be firm for a ninety (90) day period.

Vendor further confirms:

By submission of this proposal, the Vendor certifies, and in the case of a joint proposal each party thereto as to its own organization, that in connection with this procurement:
The prices in this proposal have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Vendor or with any competitor;
Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the Vendor and will not knowingly be disclosed by the Vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly to any other competitor; and;
No attempt has been made or will be made by the Vendor to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose or restricting competition.

Vendor certifies that he/she has carefully read the preceding list of instructions and all other data applicable hereto and made a part of this invitation; and, further certifies that the prices shown in his/her proposal are in accordance with all documents contained in this request for proposal package, and that any exception taken thereto may disqualify his/her proposal.

This is to certify that Vendor, have read the instructions to Vendor and agree to be bound by the provisions of the same.

Company Name, Address, Email and Phone number

Name and Title of Principal

Proposing Company Contact Information:

Company Name:

Billing Address:

Telephone:

Service Address:

Telephone:

Representative Name:

Representative Contact Address, Telephone, E-Mail:

It is agreed by the undersigned offeror that submission of this proposal represents the vendor's acceptance of all terms, conditions and requirements of specifications and, if awarded, the proposal will become part of the contract agreement between the parties.

Upload your Technical Proposal

Prepare and upload your SOQ to include the following:

Letter of Commitment

The Letter of Commitment should be addressed to:

The letter should identify the firm and contact person as well as other firms (if any) included on the team. The letter must identify the proposed project manager and other key staff and commit them to the contract if the team is selected. The letter must also state the Statement of Qualifications shall remain in effect and will not be withdrawn for 90 days from the due date.

Project Approach

This project requires a specific expertise and experience to complete. This section should provide a general overview as to how the team has completed other similar projects and how the team plans to accomplish this project. A typical project scope should be included in this section.

Qualifications/Relevant Experience

This section of the Statement of Qualifications should have a brief overview of the firm and any sub-consultants. It should also include a minimum of three similar projects completed in the last 5 years and a maximum of five similar project completed in the last 5 years. Please provide reference information with each project provided. This section should be no longer than 8 pages.

Key Staff

Resumes for the proposed project manager and other key team members should be provided in this section. Resumes should be limited to one page with the exception of the project manager which can be two pages. An organizational chart for the team can be included in this section listing the assignments of each key staff member.

NOTE: If Commodity(s) and/or Service proposed in quote is in ANYWAY different from that contained in this proposal, the Bidder is responsible for clearly identifying all such differences in the space below. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the Bidder’s offer is in total compliance with all aspects of the proposal.

PLEASE LIST If there are any differences between your offer and the County’s proposal:

Bidder certifies that the provisions of Code Sections 50-24-1 through 50-24-6 of the Official Code to Georgia Annotated, related to the Drug Free Workplace have been complied with full.

1. A drug-free workplace will be provided for the employees during the performance of the contract; and;

2. Each Sub-Contractor under the direction of the Contractor shall secure the following written certification:

(Contractor) certifies to Effingham County that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the employees during the performance of this contract known as 23-REQ-006--2022 Facility Renovation Package #1 pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (B) of Code Section 50-24-3. Also, the undersigned further certifies that he/she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the contract.

In consideration of the privilege to Bid on the following Effingham County Procurement titled 23-REQ-006--2022 Facility Renovation Package #1 Bidder hereby consent, covenant, and agree as follows:

A. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin or gender in connection with the Bid submitted to Effingham County or the performance of the contract resulting there from;

B. That it is and shall be the policy of this Company to provide equal opportunity to all business persons seeking to contract or otherwise interested with the Company, including those companies owned and controlled by racial minorities and women; and

C. That the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be continuing throughout the duration of this contract with Effingham County.

D. That the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made part of an incorporated by reference in the contract which this Company may be awarded;

E. That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth above may constitute a material breach of contract entitling the County to declare the contract in default and to exercise appropriate remedies including but not limited to termination of the contract.

DISCLOSURE OF RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT - Bidders Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

1. List any convictions of any person, subsidiary, or affiliate of the company, arising out of obtaining, or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of such contract or subcontract.

2. List any indictments or convictions of any person, subsidiary, or affiliate of this company for offenses such as embezzlement, theft, fraudulent schemes, etc. or any other offenses indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty which affects the responsibility of the contractor.

3. List any convictions or civil judgments under states or federal antitrust statutes.

4. List any violations of contract provisions such as knowingly failing (without good cause) failing to perform, or unsatisfactory performance, in accordance with the specifications of a contract.

5. List any prior suspensions or debarments by any governmental agency.

6. List any contracts not completed on time.

7. List any penalties imposed for time delays and/or quality of materials and workmanship.

8. List any documented violations of federal or any state labor laws, regulations, or standards, and any occupational safety and health rules.

9. List any potential conflicts of interest your firm may have in performing the requested services.

10. List any potential conflicts of interest that any members of your firm may have in performing the requested services.

11. Or State "Not Applicable", if it does not apply to you

NOTE: The penalty for making false statements in offers is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001

Contractor certifies to have read and understood the attached instructions and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the firm and its representatives:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by the Georgia Department of Transportation, any Federal Department or Agency, Board of Education or local municipality.

(b) Contractor acknowledges that this certification is provided pursuant to Executive Order 12549 and 49 CFR Part 29 and that this firm agrees to abide by the rules and conditions set forth therein for any misrepresentation that would render this certification erroneous, including termination of this Agreement and other remedies available to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Federal Government, Board of Education or local municipality.

(c) Contractor further acknowledges that this firm will include this clause without modification in all lower tier transactions, solicitations, proposals, contracts and subcontracts. Where the Bidder or any lower tier participant is unable to certify to this statement, that participant shall attach an explanation to this document.

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload, if you are using subcontractors.

If you are proposing to use subconsultants for this project You are required to provide the following information for each Subcontractor:

1. Subconsultant/Firm Name

2. Address

3. Description of Work/Services to be Performed

4. Subcontracted Amount

In an effort to make the procurement of construction, goods and services for Effingham County as competitive as possible, we are soliciting information from contractors and or vendors who cannot Bid. Your "responsiveness" and "constructive" comments will be appreciated. Completion of this form will assist us in evaluating factors which relate to the competitiveness of our Proposals. Please check any of the boxes below which may apply.

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