Northeast Georgia Inland Port

Questions related to Bidding Documents and Project site shall be directed in writing to A/E, attention Michael Thomas, PE, email: mthomas@moffattnichol.com. No questions will be accepted after Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. All technical questions related to the proposed work should be submitted in writing and directed to Architect/Engineers Project Manager, Michael Thomas mthomas@moffattnichol.com or 404-205-8531. The proposed work consists of earthwork, erosion sedimentation and pollution control (ESPC), grading and drainage, road paving, water and sanitary sewer utilities, dry utilities, lighting, fence and gates, rail, landscaping, and building structures for a new GPA Inland Port. The project is located at the new Northeast Georgia Inland Port, Gainesville, Georgia. The proposed work consists of earthwork, erosion sedimentation and pollution control (ESPC), grading and drainage, road paving, water and sanitary sewer utilities, dry utilities, lighting, fence and gates, rail, landscaping, and building structures for a new GPA Inland Port. The project is located at the new Northeast Georgia Inland Port, Gainesville, Georgia. Bid must be accompanied by a bid security equal to 10 percent of bid sum. If a construction contract is awarded, successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each equal in amount to contract sum. Enclose Bid and attachments in a sealed, opaque envelope (hereinafter referred to as "bid envelope"). Address bid envelope to The Georgia Ports Authority, P.O. Box 2406, Savannah, GA 31402. Attention: Mr. Christopher B. Novack, Senior Director of Engineering and Facilities Maintenance. Include the following in lower-left corner of bid envelope: "Bid for Northeast Georgia Inland Port, Contract No. 1707-0914" and Bidder's name, address, and telephone number. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work within the time stated in Section 1.6.B, the Owner will suffer financial loss. To offset such loss, the Contractor and the Contractor's Surety shall be liable for and shall pay the Owner One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each day the Work remains incomplete in excess of time allotted for Substantial Completion. Such amount shall be paid to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as penalty, and shall be included in the Agreement between Owner and Contractor. Questions related to Bidding Documents and Project site shall be directed in writing to A/E, attention Michael Thomas, PE, email: mthomas@moffattnichol.com. No questions will be accepted after Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. Owner also has right to reject any and all Bids for any reason, to accept any Bid considered best for Owner's interests, and to waive informalities or irregularities in any Bid. Bid must be accompanied by a bid security equal to 10 percent of bid sum. If a construction contract is awarded, successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each equal in amount to contract sum. Enclose Bid and attachments in a sealed, opaque envelope (hereinafter referred to as "bid envelope"). Address bid envelope to The Georgia Ports Authority, P.O. Box 2406, Savannah, GA 31402. Attention: Mr. Christopher B. Novack, Senior Director of Engineering and Facilities Maintenance. Include the following in lower-left corner of bid envelope: "Bid for Northeast Georgia Inland Port, Contract No. 1707-0914" and Bidder's name, address, and telephone number. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work within the time stated in Section 1.6.B, the Owner will suffer financial loss. To offset such loss, the Contractor and the Contractor's Surety shall be liable for and shall pay the Owner One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each day the Work remains incomplete in excess of time allotted for Substantial Completion. Such amount shall be paid to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as penalty, and shall be included in the Agreement between Owner and Contractor. Owner also has right to reject any and all Bids for any reason, to accept any Bid considered best for Owner's interests, and to waive informalities or irregularities in any Bid.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Coiling Doors and Grilles, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Special Function Windows, Security Windows, Access Control Hardware, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Directories, Signage, Telephone Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers, Transportation Stop Shelters, Flagpoles, Pest Control Devices, Flags and Banners, Security Mirrors and Domes.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Loading Dock Equipment, Loading Dock Bumpers, Stationary Loading Dock Equipment, Portable Dock Equipment, Loading Dock Lights, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Art, Casework, Seating, Multiple Seating, Pews and Benches, Benches.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Packaged Generator Assemblies, Engine Generators, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Site Lighting, Walkway Lighting, Flood Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Sidewalks, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Tactile Warning Surfacing, Fences and Gates.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.
Division 41 -	Material Processing and Handling Equipment, Conveyors.