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The Jenkins County Times
Wednesday, September 27, 2023- Page 11
The beat goes on! The War Eagle Marching Band played loud and often on Friday night, making their presence
known on the sideline! Standing Far left in picture: Bob Russell (Assistant Band Director) Photo by Danielle
M. Davis
Devos Speaks to
Brier Creek Chapter
By Dess Smith,
Special Contributor
to
The Times
The Brier Creek Chapter,
Georgia Society Sons of the
American Revolution held its
monthly meeting at the newly
remodeled Wall's Diner on
Thursday night, September 7,
2023, at 7:00. With President
Wayne Howard presiding, we had
18 in attendance. President Wayne
brought up several events planned
in the future including. Workday
at the Brier Creek battlefield
on Saturday, September 23rd,
Constitution Day event at St. Paul's
Church in Augusta on Saturday,
September 16th, Siege of Augusta
event on Saturday September 16th, Wreaths Across America to be held at the Sylvania
Cemetery on December 16th and the Wreaths Across America Brier Creek Battlefield event
to be held on December 17th at 3:00 p.m. Vice President Lee Herron then introduced our
speaker for the evening, Ed Devos. Ed is an accomplished speaker and has written several
books including The Stain, The Chaplain's Cross, Revenge at Kings Mountain, Family of
Warriors' and The Last 100 Yards. All these books are available on Amazon.com. Ed's
presentation was a review of the Battle at Kings Mountain, how the "Over the Mountain
Boys" got to the battle and how all the participants were Americans (Loyalists and Patriots)
except for one British officer.
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STATE OF GEORGIA
CITY OF MILLEN
INVITATION TO BID
Notice is hereby given that The City of Millen will accept sealed bids for the City of
Millen Historic Kirkland Building Restoration, located at 455 Cotton Ave, Millen, GA
30442, such bids to be submitted to Millen City Hall Attn: Mandy Underwood, 919
College Ave. Millen, Ga. 30442; no later than 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1,
2023. Bids shall be evaluated based on the price and the requirements and criteria set
forth herein. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive
bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this invitation for
bids.
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid walk thru of the building will be held on October 18, 2023,
at 10:00 am. Documents are available for purchase through the Office of the Architect.
Bidding documents may be obtained at the Office of the Architect: Studio 3 Design
Group, PC. attn: Rachel Stahler rstahler@s3dg.com or 706-667-9784.
Applications for hard copy bid documents, together with refundable deposit of
$150.00 per set, should be filed promptly with the Architect. Bidding material will be
forwarded (shipping charges collect) as soon as possible. Bid documents are available
at no cost, digitally. The full amount of deposit for one set will be refunded to each
prime contractor who submits a bona fide bid upon return of such set in good condition
within 10 days after date of opening bids. Documents will also be posted in the Millen
City Hall for review. Any questions regarding the bid documents should be emailed to
dbeaird@s3dg.com. Addendum may be issued during the bidding period.
Bidders should be aware that this project is funded, in part, by a Community
Development Block Grant. All contractors shall be in good standing with the
Department of Community Affairs and shall abide by all Federal Requirements
set forth for the project. The Wage Rate Determination and a brief summary of the
requirements are included in the project specifications manual.
Section 3 Policy for Covered HUD Funded Activities Section 3 policy will be
discussed as it pertains to training, employment, contracting, and other economic
opportunities arising in connection with the expenditure of Federal housing assistance
and community development assistance that is used in conjunction with public
construction. All Recipients and Sub-recipients of Section 3 Covered Assistance
(including but not limited to contractors, sub-contractors, developers, grantees, and
local government entities) must be in compliance with the provisions of this policy in
order to be eligible for DCA funds. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development
Act of 1968 by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Section 3,
as amended, requires that economic opportunities generated by Federal Housing and
Community Development programs shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be given to
low- and very low-income persons. Section 3 documents must be included with the
bid.
Both a Performance and a Payment Bond will be required in an amount equal to 100%
of the Contract Price in a form to be provided by the City. Proof of General Liability
Insurance and Workman’s Compensation Insurance will be required with the City of
Millen listed as an additional insured. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or
Certified Funds in the amount of 5% of the Bid Amount.
All contractors must comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Sec. 13-10-91, and must
register and participate in the federal work authorization program (also known as
E-Verify (www.uscis.gov/everify)). A contractor must submit the required affidavit
BEFORE ANY BID IS CONSIDERED. A form affidavit shall be provided with the
bid package.
City of Millen, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related
statutes and regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure
that in regards to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority
business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to
this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color,
sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The General Contractor and
all Sub-contractors shall insure that employees and employment applicants are not
discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.
Bidders shall submit a price AND shall have to submit information demonstrating it
can meet the following requirements and criteria:
1. That the bidder has completed a minimum of five similar or more-complex projects.
2. That the bidder has been in business as a contractor in the same form a minimum
of five years.
3. That the specific project superintendent who works on the job has at least five years’
experience as a project manager or superintendent and has worked on at least three of
the projects summited by the bidder as similar projects.
4. That the bidder is current on all property tax owed to City of Millen. No contract
will be awarded to a delinquent bidder.
Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the
date of bid opening. The City of Millen reserves the right to reject any and all bids and
to waive any technicalities or irregularities and to award the bid based on the highest
and best interests of The City. This project will exceed $100,000 and therefore this
project will be subject to the Public Works Construction Law, OCGA Sec. 36-91-1 et
seq.
Note: No Bidders are to contact anyone with City of Millen at any time during the
Bidding Process. All questions are to be directed to the Architect, via email, at the
address provided above. Any breach of this requirement will result in Bidder’s
disqualification.
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