INVITATION FOR BIDS

For Grass Mowing and Landscape Maintenance at

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District hereby invites firms having the necessary qualifications to bid for Grass Mowing and Landscape Maintenance at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Bids must be submitted via mail or in person to the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, 2000 GSP Drive, Suite 1, Greer, SC 29651. No bid will be received unless it is contained in a sealed envelope marked on the outside thereof "Bids for Grass Mowing and Landscape Maintenance at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport”. The District will receive bids until 2:00 pm on Thursday April 30th, 2015 at the Airport District Office at which time they will be opened and read aloud publicly. The Airport District reserves the right, at its discretion, to reject any and all bids. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Airport District Office, at the aforementioned above address, on Thursday April 9th, 2015 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Bid packages are available at www.gspairport.com or can be picked up at the GSP Airport District Office for a cost of $35.00. For further information or questions, call Jody Taylor at (864) 848-6244 or Josh Waldrep at (864) 848-6242.

GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

GRASS MOWING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

These specifications have been prepared with emphasis placed on the care and maintenance of the

turf areas at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. With the many users and visitors at

the airport, it is very important to provide a neat and well maintained lawn.

1. Mowing shall be conducted as designated on the Airport Layout Plan, using a sharp, properly

adjusted mower. Mowing shall occur as indicated either once every seven days, once every two

weeks, once every thirty days (March through November). Trimming/ weed-eating (fence

lines, trees, mulch rings and bed lines) shall be done at the same interval. In the off season

(December through February) the contractor shall inspect the property with airport personnel every

14 days and mow those areas identified on Exhibit A-1 when deemed necessary by the airport.

2. The areas around the District Office, the Flagpole in front of the Terminal Building, grass area in

front of Garage B, grass in front of South Cargo Building, Burford Holly Island near Garage A, and

the Water Feature Area along with the Median on Aviation Dr. shall be mowed with a walk behind

mower, with all grass clippings bagged. The area around the fountain shall be mowed with a riding

mower with all clippings bagged. In other areas on Exhibit A, removal of grass clipping should not

be necessary if turf is mowed at proper intervals and height. However, at any time clippings are

excessive as determined by the airport, they shall be removed. (In areas on Exhibit B (North Cargo

Center), Exhibit D (Rental Car Service Centers), and Exhibit E (Economy Parking Lot) clippings

will not be removed. In areas where mulching mowers are allowed, turf must be dry when mowed.

Matted clippings will not be acceptable. All areas colored brown on Exhibit C shall be mowed using

a walk behind mower with clippings bagged. All areas colored orange on Exhibit G-6 shall be

mowed using a push mower with clippings bagged.

3. Warm season grass (Bermuda) shall be mowed 2 inches in the summer. Cool season grass (Fescue)

will be mowed at 3 inches. Winter rye grass shall be mowed at 3 inches.

4. The contractor shall edge all curbs and sidewalks in all Exhibits by the use of a vertical cut machine.

The edging shall be done every week during the growing season.

5. Litter (debris, trash, twigs, sticks etc.) shall be picked up and removed in all areas prior to mowing.

6. Grass clippings and debris on the sidewalks, roads, and curbs shall be blown off before the

contractor leaves that specific area.

7. The contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment necessary to complete the job, and submit a

list of all equipment to be used at the airport. A visual inspection of the contractor’s equipment may

be required. All contractors’ equipment shall be removed from airport property when mowing has

been completed each week.

8. A mowing schedule shall be submitted to the airport. The contractor shall furnish sufficient

personnel and equipment to complete the mowing within 3 days once started, thus providing

a neat uniform appearance of all airport grounds.

9. The contractor’s employees shall be required to wear clean, neat, uniforms provided by the

contractor, and approved by the District. Contractor shall also furnish their employees with all the

necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as specified by the Equipment Manufacturer.

Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that their employee’s wear all PPE required for safe

operation of equipment.

10. The Contractor will be performing work inside the security sensitive areas of the airport. The

contractor will be required to have a minimum of One (1) employee on their staff badged to enter

these areas. This employee must be able to obtain security clearance through Criminal History

Records Check (CHRC), Security Threat Assessment (STA) and obtain GSP provided SIDA

training. At present there is a $56.00 fee assessed per badge that will have to be renewed bi-

annually. Upon termination of employment, voluntary or involuntary the ID Badge must be

returned to the badging office and another employee will have to be badged. GSP will not cover

the cost pertaining to lost or damaged badges and will be replaced at an additional cost to the

contractor.

11. Special effort shall be made to complete mowing by 3:00PM on Thursday allowing time

for a weekly inspection with an airport representative. Any discrepancies noted shall be

addressed and corrected by 3:00 PM on the following day. The contractor will also be

responsible for turning in a grass cutting form after each mowing and/or after each visit during

the off season for all areas with an airport representative’s signature. Failure to submit this form

will result in nonpayment for that cutting.

12. The contractor shall protect the airports property from damage; (due to his work methods,

procedures and workmen) including building surfaces, finishes, irrigation systems, landscape

lighting, equipment, signs and sign posts, fencing and other components. The contractor shall repair

any and all damage to District property incurred by the contractors mowing equipment. The

contractor shall replace trees, shrubs, plants, mulch and grass damaged by the contractor. The

contractor shall repair/fill all ruts and abrasions caused by the contractors mowing equipment. If any

damages are not repaired within thirty days, the Airport District shall make such repairs and deduct

the cost from the contractors invoice.

13. Exhibit F – (Weed Control and Mulching), will be performed as needed in these areas to keep

beds free of weeds. Herbicide applications will be allowed but must be approved by GSP prior to

the application. An MSDS and Product Label must accompany any product used on the airport and

the product must be labeled for the application. The applicator or contractor must possess a

valid SC Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. Hand weeding is encouraged and will be

necessary in some applications. Mulch all areas within Exhibit F with double ground

hardwood mulch two inches deep annually during the month of March. A sample of the mulch

product must be submitted prior to application for approval.

14. Exhibit G will consist of six (6) parts, G1 thru G6. These parts will consist of providing the

mowing as described and indicated on each map labeled (Exhibit G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and

G6).

15. Interested parties will be required to complete a Contractor Pre-Qualification / Eligibility form

located in the bid package.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

I. GENERAL

A. The contract will be for Thirty-Six Months beginning on July 1, 2015 and terminating on

June 30, 2018.

B. The contract will be bid in eleven parts, Part-A will consist of providing the mowing as

described in the specifications and shall include all areas indicated on Exhibit A & A-1.

(Airport Terminal Area)

Part-B will consist of providing the mowing as described in the specifications and shall

include all areas indicated on Exhibit B (North Cargo Center).

Part-C will consist of providing the mowing as described in the specifications and shall

include all areas indicated on Exhibit C (FedEx Area).

Part-D will consist of providing the mowing as described in the specifications and shall

include all areas indicated on Exhibit D (Rental Car Service Centers).

Part-E will consist of providing the mowing as described in the specifications and shall

include all areas indicated on Exhibit E (Economy Parking Lot).

Part-F will consist of weed control and one (1) annual mulching as described in the

specifications in all bed areas around bridges and around trees planted near Interstate 85 as

indicated on Exhibit F (Weed Control and Mulching).

Part-G will consist of six (6) parts, G1 thru G6. These parts will consist of providing the

mowing as described and indicated on each map labeled Exhibit: G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6.

C. Examination of Conditions Affecting Work:

Prior to submitting a Proposal, each Bidder shall examine and thoroughly familiarize

himself with existing conditions of all areas to be maintained. Bidders shall also be familiar

with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations that will affect his work.

Bidders shall visit the airport site, to acquaint themselves with the nature and extent of work

involved. Interested bidders must arrange inspection visits to the airport by contacting one of

the following: Jody Taylor (864) 848-6244 or Josh Waldrep (864) 848-6242. A mandatory

Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Airport District Office, 2000 GSP Drive, Suite 1,

Greer, SC 29651 on April 9th 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

D. Nondiscrimination and Segregated Facilities:

The CONTRACTOR or his/her subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, or sex in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out

applicable requirements of 49CFR part 26 in the award and administration of this contract.

Failure by the CONTRACTOR to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this

contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the

OWNER deems appropriate.

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E. Compliance with Law:

(1) Bidders must comply with all state laws, and local ordinances.

F. General Bond Requirements:

(1) The bid bond shall be as specified, only the bid bond as bound within these documents

or a Certified Check is acceptable. (required by all bidders)

(2) A Performance Bond shall be as specified; renewed annually and maintained for the

duration of the contract. Only the bond forms bound herein will be acceptable. (required by

the successful bidder only)

G. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Each Contractor shall have in effect the following limits of insurance from an insurance

company authorized to write casualty insurance in the State of South Carolina:

(a) Workmen’s Compensation Insurance - Workmen's Compensation Insurance shall be

procured and maintained as required by South Carolina Statute, and Employer's Liability

Insurance shall be procured and maintained with a limit of not less than $500,000.00.

(b) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance - Comprehensive General Liability

Insurance shall be carried in the amount of:

(1) Bodily Injury

a. $500,000.00 each occurrence

b. $1,000,000.00 Aggregate

(2) Property Damage

a. $300,000.00 each occurrence

b. $500,000.00 each Aggregate

(c) Automobile Liability Insurance - Automobile Liability Insurance shall be carried in

the amount of $300,000.00 single limit bodily injury and property damage.

Automobile Liability Insurance shall cover liability arising out of the use of owned,

non-owned, and hired motor vehicles.

The cost of all insurance shall be included in the contractor's bid.

The contractor shall obtain in the name of the Airport, Owner's Protective Liability

Insurance which will have the limits of coverage as that required above for the

contractor.

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The contractor shall not commence work until he has obtained all the insurance required herein. Insurance

shall be maintained in full force and effect until the contract has been fully and completely performed, as

evidenced by final acceptance payment. All insurance policies shall provide for a thirty (30) day written

notice to the owner in the event of any modifications, cancellation, or expiration of said policies. The

policies, or certificates of insurance, shall specifically name the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District and

their officers and personnel, as additional insured parties.

II. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

A. Sealed bids for Grass Mowing at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will be

received until the time and the date stated in the "Invitation for Bids”.

B. The bid shall be on the "Bid Form" provided herein; no other forms will be accepted.

C. Each bidder shall submit their bid in a sealed envelope and marked at the lower left hand

corner "Bids for Grass Mowing” at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, with

the name of the bidder.

D. The Bidder's envelope shall contain the signed original of the following documents:

Bid Form

Bid Bond or Certified Check

Non-Collusion Affidavit

Bidders Eligibility Form

E. Bids shall be submitted as indicated by the "Bid Form" and shall be signed in ink by an

official of the firm submitting the bid.

F. Erasures or other changes in the bid shall be explained or noted over the signature of the

bidder.

G. Bids containing reservations, conditions, omissions, unexplained erasures or alterations,

items not required in the bid, or irregularities of any kind, may be rejected by the Airport as

being incomplete and not qualified for consideration.

H. Each bid shall indicate the full business name and address of the bidder and shall be signed

by the Owner.

I. A bid submitted by a partnership shall list the names of all partners and shall be signed in

the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership.

J. A bid submitted by a Corporation shall be signed by the legal name of the Corporation,

followed by the state of incorporation and the title designation of the Corporation in legal

matters. The name of each person signing the bid shall be typed or printed below the

signature.

K. When requested by the Airport, a Power of Attorney or other satisfactory evidence of the

authority of the officer signing on behalf of the Corporation shall be furnished for the

Airport’s records.

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L. The bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond executed on the form provided or a Certified

Check payable to the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport in an amount equal to not less than

five percent (5%) of one third (1/3) of the total bid amount. (Example: 5% of the annual

bid amount) Bid Bond will be returned to all unsuccessful bidders. If a bidder is awarded

the contract, but fails, refuses, or neglects to execute the contract or to furnish the required

payment and performance bonds within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of

award, then the amount of this Bond or check shall be paid to, or retained by, the Airport as

liquidated damages, although not as a penalty.

M. Interpretations and substitutions shall only be issued by addendum to the documents. All

addenda shall become a part of the documents. Receipt of addendum’s shall be

acknowledged on the Bid Form.

N. The bidder is required to fill in all the blank spaces on the Bid Schedule. Each bidder shall

complete all applicable blank spaces on the Bid Schedule sheet. All forms shall be

completed in ink or be typed.

III. INTERPRETATIONS:

A. Each Bidder shall carefully examine the Specifications, Contract Documents, and all other

addenda or other revisions and thoroughly familiarize himself with the detailed requirements

prior to submitting a Bid. Should a Bidder find discrepancies or ambiguities in, or omission

from Bidding Documents, or should be in doubt as to their meaning, he shall at once and, in

any event not later than five (5) days prior to bid opening date, notify the Director of Airport

Facilities who will send written addenda to all bidders. The Director of Facilities will not be

responsible for any oral instructions. All addenda sent to bidders will become a part of

Contract Documents. All inquiries shall be directed to the Director of Facilities, Greenville-

Spartanburg Airport District, Telephone Number (864) 848.6241. No allowance will be

made after bids are received for oversight by Bidder.

B. Where a discrepancy occurs between the prices quoted in words and/or in numbers, the

words, unless obviously incorrect, shall govern.

IV. MODIFICATIONS AND/OR WITHDRAWALS OF PROPOSALS:

A. A bid may not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled by the bidder during a 60 calendar day

period following the time and date designated for the receipt of bids, and each bidder so

agrees in submitting his bid.

B. Negligence on the part of the Bidder in the preparation of his bid shall not be grounds for the

modification or withdrawal of a bid after the time set for bid opening.

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V. BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Bidders will be considered only from responsible individuals, co-partnerships, corporations,

or other private organizations demonstrating that they have the ability to maintain a staff of

regular employees adequate to ensure continuous performance of the work. Labor relations

measured by standards of compensation, promptness in meeting obligations, and frequency

of personnel changes, among other things will be considered in determining whether a

bidder has an established operating organization.

B. Bids shall be restricted to bidders who have a home branch office located within 65 miles of

Greer, SC. Each bidder will be required to furnish with each bid the following:

C. Contractors must complete and submit a Bidder’s Eligibility Form with their bid. The form

is provided in this bid packet located in section “B”

VI. ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF BIDS:

A. The Airport proposes to award the contract to the lowest bidder submitting a reasonable bid.

B. The Airport reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities or

irregularities therein or to award or refrain from awarding a contract for either schedule.

C. Evaluation Criteria

1. Contractor’s familiarity with lawn maintenance.

2. Contractor’s capability to manage a project of this size and scope.

3. Supervisory capability.

4. Contractor’s safety record.

5. Technical capability and approach to meeting specification requirements.

6. Amount and type of equipment used.

7. Reasonableness of cost.

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FORM OF NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

(This Affidavit is Part of Bid)

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

Being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is

(Sole owner,

a partner, president, secretary, etc.)

of

the party making the foregoing Proposal or BID that such BID is genuine and not collusive or sham; that

said BIDDER has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any BIDDER or

persons, to put in a sham BID, or that such other person shall refrain from bidding, and has not in any

manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any

person, to fix the Bid Price of affiant or any other BIDDER, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of

said Bid Price, or of that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any advantage against OWNER any person

interested in the proposed Contract; and that all statements in said Proposal or Bid are true; and further, that

such BIDDER has not directly or indirectly submitted this BID, or the contents thereof, or divulged

information or date relative thereto to any association or to any member or agent thereof.

(Bidder)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 2015.

Notary Public in and for

County

My Commission expires 20___ .

(Seal)

BID FORM

(Failure to furnish all requested data will be cause for considering Bidder nonresponsive and may render

this Bid invalid on that basis.)

FOR: Grass Mowing and Landscape Maintenance

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

SUBMITTED TO: Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District

2000 GSP Drive, Suite 1

Greer, SC 29651

SUBMITTED BY: ___________

Bidder's Name

_________________

Address

_________________

City, State and Zip Code

1. The undersigned, hereinafter called Bidder, in compliance with the "Notice to Bidders," accepting

all of the terms and conditions of the "Instructions to Bidders," including without limitation those

dealing with the disposition of Bid Security; proposes and agrees, if awarded the Contract, to enter

into an Agreement with the Owner in the form of Agreement included in the Contract Documents,

to furnish all materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation and labor

necessary to complete the work to be performed under this Contract within the Contract Time

indicated in this Bid, in full and complete accordance with the shown, noted, described and

reasonably intended requirements of the Contract Documents, to the full and entire satisfaction of

the Owner, for the amounts contained in the Bid Schedule.

2. This Bid will remain open for 60 days after the day of Bid opening. If awarded a contract, Bidder

will sign the Agreement and submit the Contract Security and other documents required by the

Contract Documents within 10 days after the date indicated in Owner's Notice of Award.

3. In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

(a) Bidder has become thoroughly familiar with the terms and conditions of the proposed Contract

Documents accepting the same as sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all the

conditions and requirements under the Contract which will be executed for the work.

(b) Bidder has examined the area where the Work is to be performed, the legal requirements

(federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations) and the conditions affecting cost,

progress or performance of the Work and has made such independent investigations, as Bidder

deems necessary.

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(c) 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,

association, 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 himself

any advantage over any other Bidder or over Owner.

(d) No member of the Commission or other officers or employees of said Owner is interested

directly or indirectly in the Bid or in any portion of the Bid nor in the Contract or any part of the

Contract which may be awarded the undersigned on the basis of such Bid.

(e) The description under each bid item, being briefly stated, implies, although it does not mention,

all incidentals and that the prices stated are intended to cover all such work, materials and

incidentals as constitute Bidder's obligations as described in the Specifications, and any details not

specifically mentioned, but evidently included in the Contract shall be compensated for in the item

which most logically includes it.

(f) The Bid includes all sales taxes and other applicable taxes and fees.

4. BID SCHEDULE

The Bidder will provide a price for each aspect and a total shall be given as shown on the

Bid Schedule.

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BID SCHEDULE

Mowing as indicated and described in the specifications and airport layout plan.

1. Part A - Exhibit A & A-1 (Terminal Area) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

2. Part B – Exhibit B (North Cargo Center) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

3. Part C – Exhibit C (FedEx Area) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

4. Part D – Exhibit D (Rental Car Service Centers) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

5. Part E – Exhibit E (Economy Parking Lot) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

6. Part F – Exhibit F (Weed Control & Mulching) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

7. Part G1 – Exhibit G1 (Highway 101) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

8. Part G2 – Exhibit G2 (Highway 14) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

9. Part G3 – Exhibit G3 (Industrial Drive Property) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

10. Part G4 – Exhibit G4 (Brockman McClimon Rd.) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

11. Part G5 – Exhibit G5 (Gateway Drive) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

12. Part G6 – Exhibit G6 (Facilities Admin. Bldg.) Total Cost of Contract for 36 months __________.

13. Total 36 month bid for all areas _____________.

14. The Owner reserves the right to exclude certain Exhibits from the Bid.

15. The Owner and Contractor hereby agree to increase or decrease the annual cost of the Contract in

the event the scope of the Contract is changed due to the addition or deletion of the area serviced.

The Contract may be adjusted in the amount of $ per 1,000 square feet for walk

behind mower/bagger or $ per 1,000 square feet for riding mower or $ per

1,000 square feet for string trimmer.

16. The Contractor is required to carry standard worker's compensation, employer's liability, public

liability and property damage insurance and to pay social security and South Carolina

Unemployment Compensation Insurance.

17. Execution of Contract: Bidder agrees that,

In case of failure on his part to execute the said Contract and Performance Bond within 10 days

after the date indicated in the "Notice of Award", the check or bid bond accompanying this Bid, and

the money payable thereon, shall be paid to the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure;

otherwise the Bid Bond or check accompanying this Bid shall be returned to the undersigned.

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18. Bid Documentation: The following documents are attached to and made a part of this Bid:

(a) Non-collusion Affidavit

(b) Required Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond or

Certified Check payable to the order of the

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District.

(c) Bidder’s Eligibility Form

19. Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No. Dated

______

______

20. The Bidder shall state on the line below, if a corporation, the name of state in which incorporated

and the date of said corporation.

Signed this day of , 20 .

Contractor

By:

(Signature of individual, partner or Officer Signing the Bid)

(Seal)

(Seal required if Bidder is a corporation.)

NOTE: If Contractor is a Corporation, Secretary should attest seal. Seal is required if Bidder is a

Corporation.

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BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned

as

Principal, and as

Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto

Owner in the penal sum of AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 5% OF ONE THIRD OF THE TOTAL BID --

(Example: 5% of the annual bid amount) for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby

jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.

Signed, this day of , 20 .

The conditions of the above obligations is such that whereas the Principal has submitted to

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District certain BID, attached hereto and hereby made a part

hereof to enter into a Contract in writing for providing the grass mowing and landscape maintenance at the

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.

NOW THEREFORE,

(a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate,

(b) If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a Contract in the Form

of Agreement attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with said Bid) and for the payment

of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all other

respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said BID,

then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly

understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event,

exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that obligations of said Surety and its

Bonds shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the Owner may

accept such BID; and said Surety does hereby give notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals, and

such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be unto affixed and these presents to

be signed by their proper officers, and day and year first set forth above.

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By:

Principal

Surety

By:

(SEAL)

(1) Date of Bond must be same date as Bid.

(2) Bond must be signed or countersigned by Surety's proper South Carolina Registered

Agent. Date of Power-of-Attorney shall be same date as date of Bond.

(3) If a Partnership, all partners shall execute Bond.

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Grass Mowing and Landscape Maintenance

BIDDER’S ELIGIBILITY FORM

1. Furnish the Organization’s name and principal address:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

2. Does the Contractor possess a valid South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicators

License, a valid South Carolina Business License and all other applicable local, state and Federal

credentials?

( ) Yes

( ) No

3. How many years has your organization been in business as a Landscaping contractor?

________________________________________________________________________

4. How many years of experience has your organization had with related work to this RFB?

________________________________________________________________________

5. List below six (6) references for which similar work has been performed at a facility of

this size in the past two (2) years.

Company Name, Contact Name & Phone #:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

6. List the equipment that you possess that will enable you to perform the contract?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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7. How many employees does your organization have?

___________________________________________________________________________

8. What are your organization’s technical capabilities and approach to meeting the specification

requirements?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

9. What are the capabilities and experience of the supervisory that will oversee this account?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

10. Does the Contractor have or can they obtain the insurance coverage for this project as described in the

“Instruction to Bidders” section of the bid documents?

( ) Yes

( ) No

11. In the last five years has any insurance carrier, for any form of insurance, refused to renew the insurance

policy for the Contractor?

( ) Yes

( ) No

If “yes,” give name, the insurance carrier, the form of insurance and the year of the refusal.

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

12. Has the Contractor been required to pay a premium of more than one per cent (1%) for a performance

and payment bond on any project(s) on which the contractor worked at any time during the last three

years?

( ) Yes

( ) No

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13. Has a surety firm completed a contract on behalf of the Contractor, or paid for completion because the

firm was default terminated by the project owner within the last five (5) years?

( ) Yes

( ) No

14. During the last five years, has your firm ever been denied bond coverage by a surety company?

( ) Yes

( ) No

If “yes,” indicate the date when your firm was denied coverage and the name of the company or

companies that denied coverage; and the period during which you did not a surety bond in place.

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

15. Furnish a letter from the organization’s bonding company, not the agent, indicating their willingness to

furnish a 100% payment and performance bonds for this project. For the purpose of this letter, assume a

total contract amount of $50,000 to $80,000.

16. At the time of submitting this Bidder’s Eligibility Form, is the Contractor ineligible to bid on or be

awarded a public contract in the state of South Carolina?

( ) Yes

( ) No

17. Has South Carolina OSHA cited and assessed penalties against the Contractor for any “serious,”

“willful” or “repeat” violations of its safety or health regulations in the past five years?

NOTE: If you have filed an appeal of a citation, and the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals

Board has not yet ruled on your appeal, you need not include information about it.

( ) Yes

( ) No

If “yes,” provide a brief explanation of the citation. Use additional sheets if necessary.

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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18. Has the federal OSHA cited and assessed penalties against the Contractor Firm in the past five years?

NOTE: If you have filed an appeal of a citation and the Appeals Board has not yet ruled on your

appeal, or if there is a court appeal pending, you need not include information about the citation.

( ) Yes

( ) No

If “yes,” describe each citation. Use additional sheets if necessary.

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CERTIFICATION

I, undersigned, on behalf of the Contractor, certify and declare that I have read all the foregoing answers to

this Bidder’s Eligibility Form and know their contents. The matters stated in the answers are true of my

own knowledge and belief, except as to those matters stated on information and belief, and as to those

matters I believe them to be true. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of South

Carolina that the foregoing is correct.

_____________________________

(Printed name)

____________________________

(Signature) (Date) _____________________________

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PERFORMANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, , as

Principal, also referred to as Contractor, and , as Surety, are held and firmly

bound unto GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT, as owner, in the full sum of 1/3 of

the total contract price for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind

ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by these

presents.

WHEREAS, the above bound Principal has entered into a contract which the Owner dated the

day of _______________________, for________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

NOW, THEREFORE, the conditions of this obligation are such that if the above bound Principal shall

faithfully and fully comply with the terms and conditions of said contract, including, but not limited to, any

obligations created by way of warranties and/or guarantees for workmanship and materials which warranty

and/or guarantee may extend for a period of time beyond completion of said contract, and such alterations

or additions as may be made therein or in the plans and specifications, and shall indemnify and save the

Owner harmless against any claims for using any form of material, process, composition or anything which

is patented, and likewise indemnify and save the Owner harmless against all claims for damages by reason

of any default or negligence, want of skill or care on the part of said Principal or Agents in and about the

performance of said contract, and shall comply with all laws pertaining to said work, and shall comply with

and perform any and all warranties and/or guarantees provided for in said contract, then this obligation shall

be void; otherwise of full force and effect.

PROVIDED, further that upon either the default of the Principal, or the failure of the said Principal

to promptly and efficiently prosecute said Work, in any respect, in accordance with the Contract

Documents, the above bound Surety shall either remedy the default of the Principal or shall take charge of

said Work and complete the Contract at his own expense, pursuant to its terms, receiving, however, any

balance of the funds in the hands of said Owner due under said contract.

It shall be the duty of the Surety to give an unequivocal notice in writing to the Owner within ten

(10) days after receipt of a declaration of default of the Surety's election either to remedy the default of

defaults promptly or to perform the contract promptly, time being of the essence. In said notice of election,

the Surety shall indicate the date on which the remedy or performance will commence, and it shall then be

the duty of the

Surety to give prompt notice in writing to the Owner immediately upon completion of (a) the

remedy and/or correction of each default, (b) the remedy and/or correction of each item of condemned

work, (c) the furnishings of each omitted item of work, and (d) the performance of the contract. The Surety

shall not assert insolvency of its Principal as justification for its failure to give notice of election or for its

failure to promptly remedy the default or defaults or perform the contract.

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In the event said Principal shall fail or delay the prosecution and completion of said Work and said

Surety shall also fail to act promptly as hereinabove provided, then the Owner shall cause ten (10) days

notice of such failure to be given, both to said Principal and Surety, and at the expiration of said ten (10)

days, if said Principal or Surety do not proceed promptly to execute said Contract, the Owner shall have

authority to cause said Work to be done and when the same is completed and the cost thereof estimated, the

said Principal and Surety shall and hereby agree to pay any excess in the cost of said Work above the

agreed price to be paid under said contract.

Upon completion of said Contract pursuant to its terms, if any funds remain due on said Contract,

the same shall be paid to said Principal or Surety.

The said Principal and Surety further agree as part of this obligation to pay all such damages of any

kind to person or property that may result from a failure in any respect to perform and complete said

Contract including, but not limited to, all repair and replacement costs necessary to rectify construction

error, architectural and engineering costs and fees, all (but not limited to) consultant fees, all testing and

laboratory fees, and all legal fees and litigation costs incurred by the Owner.

The decision of the Owner, upon any disputed questions connected with the execution of said

contract, or any failure or delay in the prosecution of the Work by said Principal or Surety, shall be final and

conclusive.

The Surety agrees that other than as is provided in this bond it may not demand of the Owner that

the Owner shall (a) perform any thing or act, (b) give any notice (c) furnish any clerical assistance, (d)

render any service, (e) furnish any papers or documents, or (f) take any other action of any nature or

description which is not required of the Owner to be done under the contract documents.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Surety and Principal have executed this instrument under their

several seals this day of , 20 , the name and corporate seal of each

corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative,

pursuant to authority of its governing body.

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In the Presence of:

PRINCIPAL:

By:

Witness

SURETY:

By:

Witness

NOTE: (a) Where the Performance Bond is executed by an attorney-in-fact, there shall be attached to

each copy of the Bond a certified copy of Power of Attorney properly executed and dated.

(b) Each copy of the Bond shall be countersigned by an authorized agent of the bonding

company licensed to do business in South Carolina. The title of the person countersigning the

Bond shall appear after his or her signature.

(c) The seal of the bonding company shall be attached to each copy of the bond.

(d) The Contractor's signature on the bond shall correspond with the signature in the contract.

(e) The bond shall be accompanied by a corporate resolution (which may be combined with the

corporate resolution granting the signing officer authority to execute contracts) granting the

corporation officer who executes the Bond the authority to do so.

(f) Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list

(Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state of South

Carolina.

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CONTRACT

THIS AGREEMENT is dated as of the 1st day of July in the year 2015 by and between the Greenville-

Spartanburg Airport District, (hereinafter called OWNER) and _____________________, (hereinafter

called CONTRACTOR). OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants

hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:

Article 1. Work

CONTRACTOR shall complete all work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. The work is

generally described as follows:

Providing Grass Mowing and Landscape Maintenance at the Greenville-Spartanburg International

Airport

The contractor further declares that he has examined the site of the work and has become thoroughly

familiar with all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be done. The contractor further

confirms that he has examined the plans and specifications for mowing and is satisfied relative to the work

to be performed.

Article 2. Inspection

All services required to be performed under this agreement shall be subject to inspection by a representative

of the Owner while in process or after completion. If any such services are found to be unsatisfactory and

not in accordance with the requirements of the contract, the Owner shall notify contractor and contractor

shall take immediate steps for corrective action. One day per week, after mowing is complete

representatives of the Owner and Contractor shall inspect those areas serviced under this contract to

ascertain the quality and acceptability of the work performed or in process of being performed. Owner will

present to Contractor a list of deficiencies. Such defects or deficiencies shall be corrected immediately by

the contractor. Upon completion, Contactor will submit back to the Owner the list of deficiencies with his

certification that they have been completed. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in reduction of the

monthly invoice amount.

Article 3. Personnel

The parties to this Contract intend that the Contractor’s legal relationship to the Owner is that of

Independent Contractor. No agent, employee or servant of Contractor shall be or shall be deemed to be the

employee, agent or servant of the Owner. The Owner is interested only in the results obtained under this

Contract, the manner and means of conducting the work are under the sole control of the Contractor. None

of the benefits provided by Owner to its employees, including, but not limited to Worker’s Compensation

Insurance and Unemployment Insurance are available from the Owner to the employees, agents or servants

of Contractor. Contractor will be solely and entirely responsible for his acts and for the acts of his agents,

employees, servants and subcontractors during the performance of this Contract. Contractor shall be

responsible for his personnel being supervised and for proper personal conduct of all of his personnel while

on the airport premises. All contractor employees are required to wear a uniform, approved by the Owner

and the necessary PPE provided by the Contractor.

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3.1 Nondiscrimination and Segregated Facilities

The CONTRACTOR or his/her subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, or sex in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out

applicable requirements of 49CFR part 26 in the award and administration of this contract.

Failure by the CONTRACTOR to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this

contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the

OWNER deems appropriate.

Article 4. Supplies and Equipment

The contractor will furnish all supplies and equipment necessary for completing the job and

submit a list with this contract of all supplies and equipment to be used in support of this

contract. All such supplies/equipment will be subject to Owners approval. The contractor

shall assume full responsibility for protection, storage, safety and damage to supplies and

equipment.

Article 5. Protection of Airport Property

The contractor shall protect from damage due to his work methods, procedures and

workmen the Owners property including building surfaces, finishes, irrigation systems,

landscape lighting, equipment, signs and sign post, fencing and other components. The

contractor shall be responsible for repairs needed to any of the above. The Contractor shall

replace trees, shrubs, plants, mulch and grass damaged by the contractor. The contractor

shall repair/fill all ruts and abrasions caused by the contractors equipment. If any damages

are not repaired within thirty days, the Owner shall make such repairs and deduct the cost

from the contractors monthly invoice.

Article 6. Contract Price

Owner shall pay to Contractor on a monthly basis for completed work at stipulated price

agreed upon. Payment will be made by the 15th of the following month.

$ ___ ________ per month $ ___ per year.

6.1 Terms: The term of this Contract shall be for three (3) years from its effective date unless

terminated by either party giving a 60 day notice. This Contract may be extended for an

additional two (2) year term at the sole discretion of the airport. The Contractor and Owner

shall agree on a revised cost prior to any extension. The contract will begin on July 1, 2015

and end on June 30, 2018.

Article 7. Contractor's Representations

In order to induce OWNER to enter into this Agreement CONTRACTOR makes the

following representations:

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7.1 CONTRACTOR has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents,

work, site, locality, and all local conditions and laws and regulations that in any manner may

affect cost, progress, performance of furnishing of the work.

Contractor has the necessary personnel and equipment to satisfy the requirements of the

Contract as described in the specifications.

Article 8. Contract Documents

The Contract Documents which comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and

CONTRACTOR concerning the WORK CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

8.1 This agreement (pages C-1 to C-6, inclusive).

8.2 Performance Bond.

8.3 Technical Specifications for mowing.

8.4 Drawings for mowing.

8.5 CONTRACTOR'S BID (pages B-1 to B-10, inclusive).

8.6 The following which may be delivered or issued after the effective date of the Agreement

and are not attached hereto: All Written Amendments and other documents amending,

modifying, or supplementing the Contract documents.

There are no Contract Documents other than those listed in this Article 8.

Article 9. Insurance Requirements:

Contractor shall provide and keep in full force and effect at all times, at Contractor’s sole

expense, insurance coverage from a company acceptable to the Owner and naming the

Owner as Co-Insurer, for the following amounts and types.

a) Worker’s Compensation Insurance –Worker’s Compensation Insurance shall be procured and

maintained as required by South Carolina Statute, and Employer’s Liability Insurance shall

be procured and maintained with a limit of not less than $500,000.00

b) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance - Comprehensive General Liability Insurance

shall be carried in the amount of.

(1) Bodily Injury

a. $ 500,000.00 each occurrence

b. $ 1,000,000.00 Aggregate

(2) Property Damage

a. $ 300,000.00 each occurrence

b. $ 500,000.00 Aggregate

c) Automobile Liability Insurance - Automobile Liability Insurance shall be carried in the

amount $300,000.00 single limit bodily injury and property damage. Automobile Liability

of Insurance shall cover liability arising out of the use of owned, non-owned, and hired

motor vehicles.

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Article 10. Noncompliance With The Contract:

10.1 In the event the Contractor shall fail to comply with its obligations hereunder, or otherwise

be in default under this Contract, then the Owner shall have the right to terminate this

Contract unless the Contractor shall correct or cure the non-compliance or default within

thirty days after receipt of a written notice from Owner specifying the nature of the non-

compliance or default. The decision as to whether the Contractor sufficiently cures any

noted deficiency or default shall be solely in the discretion of the Owner; provided the

Owner shall exercise reasonable judgment in making such determination.

In addition to the remedy specified above, Owner shall also have the right to employ and

utilize the services of one or more additional parties to cure any deficiency or problem

which is not promptly cured by the Contractor; and the cost of any such curative action shall

be the responsibility of the Contractor. If the Contractor fails to pay any such charge when

requested by Owner, then the Owner shall have the right to deduct the amount from the fees

and charges payable to the Contractor hereunder.

Article 11. MISCELLANEOUS

The Owner and Contractor hereby agree to increase or decrease the annual cost of the

Contract in the event the scope of the Contract is changed due to the addition or deletion of

the area serviced. The Contract may be adjusted in the amount of $ per 1,000

square feet for walk behind mower/bagger or $ per 1,000 square feet for

riding mower or $ __ per 1,000 square feet for string trimmer.

11.1 No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the contract

documents will be binding on another party hereto without the written consent of the party

sought to be bound; and specifically but without limitation monies that may become due

and monies that are due may not be assigned without such consent (except to the extent that

the effect of this restriction may be limited by law), and unless specifically stated to the

contrary in any written consent to an assignment no assignment will release or discharge the

assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.

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11.2 OWNER and CONTRACTOR each bind itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal

representatives to the other party hereto, its partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives in

respect.

This agreement will be effective on July 1, 2015 and end on June 30, 2018.

OWNER: CONTRACTOR:

GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG

AIRPORT DISTRICT

By: By:

Attest: Attest:

Address for giving notices: Address for giving notices:

2000 GSP Drive Suite 1 ____________

Greer, South Carolina 29651 _______________

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CERTIFICATE OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY

I, the undersigned, , the duly authorized and

acting legal representative of , do hereby certify as follows:

I have examined the foregoing Contract Agreement(s) and Surety Bonds and the manner of

execution thereof, and I am of the opinion that each of the aforesaid agreements has been duly executed by

the proper parties thereto acting through their duly authorized representatives; that said representatives have

full power and authority to execute said agreements on behalf of the respective parties named thereon; and

that the foregoing agreements constitute valid and legally binding obligations upon the parties executing the

same in accordance with terms, conditions and provisions thereof.

Dated at , this day of , 20 .

Signature:

Title:

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