BID ON PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

The Jackson County School District will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m. January 11, 2010 atthe School Business Office, 4701 Colonel Vickrey Road, PO Box 5308, Vancleave, MS 39565for Playground Projects as per bid specifications. The bids will be opened at the School Boardmeeting which begins at 5:00 p.m. on January 11, 2010.

This project is being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) andsuccessful bidder must agree to abide by all of the terms and conditions of the ARRA. Pleasesee Exhibit A at the end of this bid.

All bids must be submitted on the bid form at the end of this bid package. This bid packagecan be obtained from the School District Web site at: www.JCSD.k12.ms.us. All bids must beplainly marked on the exterior of the bid container or envelope "Bid on Playground Equipment"and hand delivered or sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested toJackson County School District at the above address. No bid shall be withdrawn for at least 45

days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The School District is exempt fromSales Tax as provided by 27-65-105 of the MS Code. All bid prices shall include delivery,installation and all costs of the project.

Bidder shall include Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility number on the exterior of the bidcontainer or envelope.

Successful bidder shall furnish a Certificate of Liability Insurance to include General Liability $1million, Automobile Liability $1 million, Excess Umbrella Liability $1 million, Worker's Comp $1million, Builder's Risk $600 thousand.

The School District offices will be closed December 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010.

The Jackson County Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or allbids and to waive informalities.

BID SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications were developed to ensure the purchase of a safe, accessible, high capacityand durable play structure. Play equipment components bid shall be in accordance with the drawingsand specifications contained in this document. See Exhibits B, C, and D at the end of this bid.

Details and specifications representing the minimum acceptable standard of performance and qualityhave been based on playground products by Landscape Structures, Incorporated, Delano, MN 800-328­0035.

Details and specifications representing the minimal standards of performance and quality have beenbased on play area surfacing by Sofsurfaces, Inc.

It is the bidders intent to have one of these inclusive and accessible play structures placed at each of thefollowing locations In Jackson County School District. Each play structure will have a color schemeaccording to the school colors:

St. Martin Upper ElementarySt. Martin North ElementarySt. Martin East ElementaryVancleave Lower ElementaryVancleave Upper Elementary

East Central Lower ElementaryEast Central Upper Elementary

Deviations to this specification or attached drawings must be clearly highlighted and explainedin detail in a separate letter submitted with this bid. Failure to comply will nullify the bid.

SECTION 02881PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The provisions of the entire contract documents are hereby made a part of this section.

1.02 STANDARDS

Meet the requirements and recommendations of the applicable portions of the latestedition of Guidelines by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Publication No. 325,Standards by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM Standard #1487­07) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Architectural Guidelines (ADAAG) as setforth in the Federal Register. Manufacturers of play equipment must be certified by theInternational Organization for Standardization (ISO) for 9001 - Quality Standardscertifying manufacturer's processes and 14001 - Standards for EnvironmentalProtection and Natural Resource Preservation.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit product data on all materials specified herein.B. Submit complete shop drawings showing all dimensions, details, and

specifications of equipment.C. Submit equipment brochure or colored 3D drawings.D. Submit proof of warranty as specified herein.E. Submit a detailed list of any deviations from the specified product.F. Submit IPEMA certification showing compliance with all applicable portions of

the current ASTM F-1487-07ae1 Standard.G. Submit documentation that the Playground Equipment Manufacturer is

ISO 9001 certified (Quality Management Standard)H. Submit documentation that the Playground Equipment Manufacturer is

ISO 14001 certified (Environmental Management Standard)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER

Playground e.quipment shall be manufactured by Landscape Structures, Inc. as listedbelow or Approved Equal.

2.02 SCOPE

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This section includes all materials, components, and associated accessories tocomplete and install the playground equipment as specified.

2.03 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. MATERIAL: All materials shall be structurally sound and suitable for safe play.Durability shall be insured on all steel parts by the use of time tested coatingssuch as zinc plating, galvanizing, ProShield finish, Tendertuff (PVC) coating, etc.Color shall be specified.

8. HARDWARE (FASTENERS): Primary fasteners shall be socketed and pinnedtamper-proof in design, stainless steel (SST) per ASTM #F879 unless otherwiseindicated. All primary fasteners shall include a locking patch type material thatwill meet the minimum torque requirements of IFI-125. The material, whenallowed the 72-hour cure time, shall require a minimum of 4 times theinstallation torque to remove the fastener. Manufacturer to provide special toolsfor pinned hex fasteners. NOTE: HARDWARE THAT IS NOT VANDALRESISTANT AS STATED ABOVE, SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.

C. TENDERTUFF COATING: All metal components to be Tendertuff-coated shallbe thoroughly cleaned in a hot phosphatizing pressure washer, and then primedwith a water-based thermosetting solution. Primed parts shall be preheatedprior to dipping in U.V. stabilized, liquid poly vinyl chloride (PVC), and then saltcured at approximately 400 degrees. The finished coating shall beapproximately .080" thick plus or minus .020", at an 85-durometer hardness andhave a matte finish. Standard colors are brown, tan, red, and blue.

D. PROSHIELD FINISH: All material components with ProShield finish shall bethoroughly cleaned and phosphatized through a five-stage power washer. Partsare then thoroughly dried, preheated and processed through a set of automaticpowder spray guns where a minimum .002" of epoxy primer is applied. Theparts are allowed to cool and then pass through a second set of automaticpowder spray guns. A minimum .004" of architectural-grade Super-Durablepolyester TGIC powder is applied. The parts are oven-cured at 400 degrees Fmetal temperature for 10 minutes. The average ProShield film thickness is.006"

ProShield is formulated and tested per the following ASTM standards. Eachcolor must meet or exceed the ratings listed below:

1. Adhesion (D-33598) rating 582. Hardness (D-3363) rating 2H3. Impact (D-2794) rating minimum 80 inch-pounds4 Salt Fog Resistance (8-117 & D1654) 4000 hrs; rating 7 or greater5. UV Exposure (G154, 340 bulb) 3,000 hrs; rating delta E of 2 and 90%

gloss retention

Paint line shall employ a "checkered" adhesion test daily. (18) standard colorsare available.

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E. DECKS: All Tenderdecks shall be of modular design and have 5/16" diameterholes on the standing surface. There shall be minimum of (4) slots in each faceto accommodate face mounting of components. Tenderdecks shall bemanufactured from a single piece of low carbon 12 gauge (.105") sheet steelconforming to ASTM specification A-569. The sheet shall be perforated thenflange formed and reinforced as necessary to ensure structural integrity. Theunit shall then be Tendertuff coated brown only. Tenderdecks shall be designedso that all sides are flush with the outside edge of the supporting posts.

F. ROTATIONALL Y MOLDED POLY PARTS: These parts shall be molded usingprime compounded linear low-density polyethylene with a tensile strength of2500 psi per ASTM 0638 and with color and UV stabilizing additives. Wallthickness varies by product from .187" (3/16") to .312" 5/16". Four standardcolors are available.

G. PERMALENE PARTS: These parts shall be manufactured from %" thick high­density polyethylene that has been specially formulated for optimum u.v.stability and color retention. Compression molded products shall meet orexceed density of. 960 G/cc per ASTM 01505, tensile strength of 2400 PSI perASTM 0638. Standard solid colors are tan, red, blue, green, and yellow. SomePermalene parts are available in a two-color product with (2) .100" thick exteriorlayers over a .550" interior core of contrasting color. Eight standard two-coloroptions are available.

H. FOOTINGS: Unless otherwise specified, the bury on all footings shall be 34"below Finished Grade (FG) on all in-ground play events/posts. If surface

mounting is required, a 2" below grade surface mount detail willbe supplied.

I. HARDWARE PACKAGES: All shipments shall include INDIVIDUALCOMPONENT-SPECIFIC hardware packages. Each hardware package shallbe labeled with the part number, description, a component diagram showing theappropriate component, package weight, a bar code linking the hardwarepackage to the job number, assembler's name, date and time the package wasassembled, work center number, and work order number.

J. MAINTENANCE KIT: An order-specific maintenance kit shall be provided foreach structure order. The kit shall include a notebook or packet with a 2nd set ofinstallation documents and order-specific documentation with recommendationson how often to inspect, what to look for and what to do to keep the equipmentin like-new condition. The kit also includes touch up primer, appropriate colortouch up paint, sand paper, appropriate color touch up PVC, graffiti remover andadditional installation tools for the tamperproof fasteners.

2.04 EVOSTM GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. EVOS ARCHES: 5" Arches: All steel arches are ProShield finished andmanufactured from 5" 0.0. galvanized tubing with a wall thickness of .120".

Steel Arch Mechanical Properties:

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• Yield Strength (min): 50,000 PSI• Tensile Strength (min): 55,000 PSI• % Elongation in 2 inches: 25• Modulus of Elasticity: 29.5 x 106 PSI

B. CLAMPS: 5" Clamps: All clamps are ProShield finished and, unless otherwisenoted, shall be sand cast using a 356-T6 aluminum alloy and having thefollowing mechanical properties:

• Ultimate Tensile: 35,000 PSI• Yield Strength: 18,000 PSI• Elongation: 8% in 2 inches

C. CABLE: Corocord® Cable is comprised of six-stranded and temperedCorocord cable with a polypropylene core. The galvanized steel wire cores ofthe six strands are inductively fused to polyamide coating, black in color.

O. SLALOM GLIDER: Ball clamp/retainer is cast from 535 almag with apowdercoat finish. The curved loop pole weldment comprised of 2.375" 0.0.RS20 (.095"- .105" Wall) galvanized steel tubing, and 1.029" 0.0. RS20 (.070"­.080" Wall) galvanized steel tubing with a powdercoat finish. Glider isrotationally molded from U.V. stabilized linear low density polyethylene, colorspecified. The crossover weldment is comprised of 1.315" 0.0. RS20 (.080"­.090" Wall) galvanized steel tubing, 2.375" 0.0. RS40 (.130"-.140" Wall)galvanized steel tubing, and 1 7/8" steel ball with a powdercoat finish. The midsupport is 1.900" 0.0. RS20 (.090"- .100" Wall) galvanized steel tubing and 1/4"x 2 1/2" HR flat steel with a powdercoat finish. Exit support is comprised of2.375" 0.0. RS20 (.095"- .105" Wall) galvanized steel tubing and 1/4" x 3" HRflat steel with a powdercoat finish.

E. SWIGGLE STIX: The pod cable assembly is Corocord cable. Mounting plateweldment consists of 3/16" 6061-T6 aluminum plate and 1.315"0.0. schedule 160 6061-T6 aluminum pipe. Pods are rotationally molded fromU.V. stabilized linear low density polyethylene, color specified. Ballclamp/retainer is cast from 535 almag with a powdercoat finish. Climb acrossweldment is comprised of 2.375" 0.0. RS20 (.095"-.105" Wall) galvanized steeltubing, 3/8" thick HRPO steel plate, and 1 7/8" steel ball with a powdercoatfinish. Support is fabricated from 2.375" 0.0. RS20 (.095"-.105" Wall)galvanized steel tubing with a powdercoat finish. Footer weldment is comprisedof 1.660" 0.0. RS20 (.120" -.130" Wall) galvanized steel tubing and 3/16 HRPOsheet steel.

F. HELIX NET: 5" clamp, ball clamp/ball retainer are cast from 535 almag with apowdercoat finish. Net assembly is Corocord cables fabricated using (Swage)3/4" schedule 40 6061-T6 aluminum pipe; S-Hooks fabricated from 5/16"diameter 316 stainless steel; cable connectors fabricated from 6061-T6aluminum. The net railing weldment is comprised of 2.375" 0.0. RS40 (.130"­.140" Wall) galvanized steel tubing, 1.900" 0.0. RS20 (.090"-.100" Wall)galvanized steel tubing, 3/8" thick HRPO steel plate, and 1 7/8" steel ball with apowdercoat finish. Footer is fabricated from 1.900" 0.0. RS20 (.090"-.100"Wall) galvanized steel tubing with a powdercoat finish.

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G. HEMISPHERE CLIMBER: Net assembly is Corocord cables fabricated using(Swage) 3/4" schedule 40 6061-T6 aluminum pipe; S-Hooks fabricated from5/16" diameter 316 stainless steel; cable connectors fabricated from 6061-T6aluminum. The footing connector is fabricated from 1.250" 0.0.6061-T6 aluminum. Footer weldment is comprised of 1.900" 0.0. RS20 (.090" ­.100" Wall) galvanized steel tubing, 1/4" HRPO flat sheet steel and 3/8"diameter stainless steel rod with a powdercoat finish.

H. O-ZONE CLIMBER: Rings are rotationally molded from U.V. stabilized linearlow density polyethylene, color specified. Cable "A" is Corocord cable fabricatedusing (Cable Connector) 6061-T6 aluminum with a powdercoat finish and thefooting connector is fabricated from 1.250" 0.0. 6061-T6 aluminum.Cables "B" & "C" are Corocord cable fabricated using (Cable Connector) 6061­T6 aluminum. Finish: Powdercoat, black in color. Ring caps are fabricated fromsand-cast alloy 356 with a powdercoat finish. Footer weldment is comprised of1.660" 0.0. RS20 (.085" - .095" Wall) galvanized steel tubing and 3/16" HRPOsheet steel with a powdercoat finish.

I. GYRO TWISTER: Upper spinner mount weldment is comprised of 2.375" 0.0.RS40 (.130"- .140" wall) galvanized steel tube, 2.750" 0.0.1018 steel, and 17/8" steel ball with a powdercoat finish. The gyro twister assembly is comprisedof 1.900" 0.0. RS20 (.090"- .100" wall) galvanized steel tube, 10 Ga. (.135")HRPO steel, 2.750" 0.0.1018 steel and 1 7/8" steel ball with a powdercoatfinish. The bushing is Oil-filled UHMW PE. The footer weldment is comprisedof 2.375" O. O. RS40 (.130"- .140" Wall) galvanized steel tube, 12 Ga. (.105")HR flat steel and 1 7/8" steel ball with a powdercoat finish.

J. POWER LIFTER & ACCESSIBLE POWER LIFTER: 5" round clamp/ballclamp/retainer is cast from 535 almag with a powdercoat finish. Post isfabricated from 5.000" 0.0. x 11 GA. (.120" wall) galvanized steel tube with apowdercoat finish. Chinning bar is fabricated from 1.315" 0.0. RS20 (.095"­.105" Wall) galvanized steel tubing, and 1 7/8" steel ball with a powdercoatfinish.

K. STATIONARY CYCLER (HANDLES & PEDALS): Cycler bar weldment iscomprised of formed 1.25" 0.0. x 12 GA. (.109" Wall) galvanized steel tubing,1/4" HRPO flat steel and 1.000" 1018 steel with a powdercoat finish. Handholdsand pedals are high density polyethylene, black in color. Clamps are castaluminum with a powdercoat finish. Support posts are 5" 0.0. x 11 GA (.120")galvanized steel tubing, 1.029" 0.0. RS-20 (.070" - .080") galvanized steeltubing, 1.315" 0.0. RS-20 (.080" - .090") galvanized steel tubing and 1/4" x 11/4" HR flat steel with a powdercoat finish.

L. BRAILLE & CLOCK PANEL: Two color Permalene Panel measures 35 5/8"wide x 41" high, color as specified. Braille insert is fabricated from 20 GA(.036") stainless steel. Angled panel bracket weldment is comprised of .190"thick 5052 aluminum formed angle with (2) 6061-T6 aluminum threadedtubes 1 1/8" 0.0. x 1 1/2" long.

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M. #113139B POLY PICNIC TABLES: Table to be 60" long with (2) 14"seats (portable). Poly Boards are recycled 2 1/2" x 6 7/8" cedar coloredhigh-density polyethylene. Table Frame is fabricated from formed 2.375"0.0. RS-40 (.130"- .140") galvanized steel tubing and 2" x 6" x 7 GA(.179") zinc-plated angles for top mounts. The Table support is fabricatedfrom formed 11 GA (.120") zinc-plated flat steel, support measures 231/2" x 24". Frames/supports have a powdercoat finish.

PART 3 -INSTALLATION

Install all materials and equipment in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendationsand instructions.

PART 4 - WARRANTY - Bidder shall enclose manufacturer's specified warranty with bid.

SECTION 02791

PLAYGROUND SURFACING TILES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Resilient, interlocking, playground safety surfacing tiles.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete subsurface, 3000 psi

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ASTM C 67 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and StructuralClay Tile.

B. ASTM D 395 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property--Compression Set.

C. ASTM D 412 - Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and ThermoplasticElastomers-- Tension.

D. ASTM D 573 - Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in an Air Oven.

E. ASTM D 624 - Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional VulcanizedRubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers.

F. ASTM D 1667 - Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials-Vinyl ChloridePolymers and Copolymers (Closed-Cell Foam).

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G. ASTM D 2047 - Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-CoatedFloor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine.

H. ASTM D 2859 - Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished TextileFloor Covering Materials.

I. ASTM E 108 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.

J. ASTM E 303 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Usingthe British Pendulum Tester.

K. ASTM F 1292 - 04 - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systemsunder and Around Playground Equipment.

L. US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Handbook for Playground Safety.

M. IPEMA Certification

1.4 SUBMITTALS - If requested by School District.

A. Comply with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including installation instructionsand subsurface instructions.

C. Samples: Submit manufacturer's sample of 1 full tile.

D. Test Reports: Submit certified test reports from qualified independent testing agencyindicating results of impact attenuation testing.

E. Certificate of Compliance: Submit manufacturer's certificate of compliance indicatingmaterials comply with specified requirements.

F. Manufacturer's Project References:1. Submit list of successfully completed projects.2. Include project name and location, name of architect, and type and quantity of

playground safety surfacing tiles furnished.

G. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer's maintenance and cleaninginstructions.

H. Warranty: Submit manufacturer's warranty.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Manufacturer shall meet a minimum of 1 of the following2 requirements.1. Continuously engaged in manufacturing of playground safety surfacing tiles of

similar type to that specified.

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2. Furnished a minimum of 1,000,000 square feet of playground safety surfacingtiles of similar type to that specified.

3. Employ persons trained for installation of playground safety surfacing tiles.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING AND INSTALLATION - Shall be the soleresponsibility of the successful bidder. The successful bidder shall be responsible forthe removal and disposal of packaging and debris from this project.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Tile Temperature: Ensure surface temperature of playground safety surfacing tiles is aminimum of 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) at time of installation.

B. Air Temperature: Ensure air temperature is a minimum of 40 degrees F (4 degrees C)for a minimum of 24 hours before and during installation.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Materials and Workmanship: Playground safety surfacing tile installation shall bewarranted for defects in materials and workmanship for 10 years from date ofcompleted installation.

B. Performance: Playground safety surfacing tile installation shall be warranted to meetdrop height performance requirements of ASTM F 1292 - 04 for 10 years from date ofcompleted installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. SofSURFACES, Inc., 4393 Discovery Line, PO Box 239, Petrolia, Ontario NON 1RO,Canada, as sold through PlayScapes of MS. - or APPROVED EQUAL. Non­interlocking tiles will not be acceptable.

2.2 PLAYGROUND SURFACING TILES

A. Tiles: "SotTILE KrosLOCK".1. Series: PLUS SERIES

2. Description: Resilient, interlocking, playground safety surfacing tiles.3. Compliance: Meet or exceed ASTM F 1292-04 Standards and CPSC guidelines

for impact attenuation.4. Material: Compression-molded, recycled rubber and binding agents.5. Tile Locking: U-shaped male and female configuration on all 4 sides to lock tiles

to adjacent tiles.6. Top Edges: Chamfered.7. Tile Bottom: Hollow core stanchion pattern. Stanchions shall have density

equivalent to wear layer.8. Wear Layer:

a. Plus Series: Elongated SBR rubber buffings. Pigmentation used to achievecolor. Minimum 0.375 inch thick.

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b. Premium Series: Virgin EPDM rubber granules. Minimum 0.250 inch thick.9. Size: 24 inches by 24 inches, plus or minus 1/8 inch.10. Thickness: 4.00 inches

11. Minimum Weight Each Tile:a. Plus Series:

1) 4.00-lnch Thickness: 30.0 pounds.12. Colors:

a. Plus Series: Ocean Blue, Turf Green, Terra Cotta, Midnight Black, SaddleBrown, Slate Grey, Harvest Tan or combination of as specified byarchitect/owner.

B. Test Results:1. Impact Attenuation, ASTM F 1292:

a. Gmax: Less than 150.b. Head Injury Criteria (HIC): Less than 800.

2. Freeze Thaw, ASTM C 67: No deterioration.3. Rubber Deterioration / Air Oven, ASTM D 573: No deterioration.4. Slip Resistance:

a. ASTM E 303:1) Dry: 102.2) Wet: 62.

b. ASTM D 2047:

1) Dry: 0.81.2) Wet: 0.82.

5. Compression Deflection, ASTM D 1667: 29.5 psi to 25 percent compression.6. Compression Set, ASTM D 395: 4.37 percent permanent set.7. Tensile Strength, ASTM D 412: 107 psi.8. Elongation at Break, ASTM D 412: 165 percent.9. Tear Strength, ASTM D 624: 33.1 pounds per inch.10. Wear Surface Density (Durability): 60 pcf minimum.11. Flammability:

a. Burning Pill, ASTM D 2859: Pass.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Adhesive:

1. Single-component, 100 percent solids, polyurethane.2. Waterproof.3. Tube format.4. Approved by manufacturer.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas to receive playground safety surfacing tiles. Notify School District ifareas are not acceptable. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions havebeen corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

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A. Prepare subsurface in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to ensure propersupport and drainage for playground safety surfacing tiles.

B. Concrete Subsurface:

1. Scored control joints to be evenly spaced2. Scored control joints shall be placed a maximum of 10'-0' on center3. All construction and isolation joints shall be sawed or tooled within 8 hours of

concrete placement.4. All concrete shall be a minimum of 4" thick.5. Concrete shall be reinforced with fiber mesh.6. Apply light broom finish.7. Ensure concrete is sound with no loose material or cracks over 1/8 inch wide.8. Ensure concrete is a minimum of 7 days old.9. Test concrete for moisture in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to

ensure it has sufficiently cured and is dry.10. All concrete shall be 3000 PSI @ 28 days, minimum11. All construction methods and standards to comply with international building

codes.

12. There shall be a 3 inch wide and 4 inches high curb surrounding entire sub basewith slots/holes cut in for drainage.

13. Shape of concrete sub base shall conform to attached SotTile Surfacing drawing.

3.3 INSTAllATION

A. Install playground safety surfacing tiles in accordance with manufacturer's instructionsat locations indicated on the Drawings.

B. Ensure prepared subsurface and tiles are dry and clean.

C. Layout tile surface in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

D. Install tiles in a single installation session.

E. Layout in advance tiles to be installed in single installation session.

F. Apply adhesive in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for tile-to-tile andperimeter tile-to-base installation.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Remove adhesive spills from playground safety surfacing tiles in accordance withmanufacturer's instructions.

B. Clean tiles in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect playground safety surfacing tiles from foot traffic for a minimum of 12 hours afterinstallation.

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B. Protect completed tiles from damage during construction.

END OF SECTION

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APPROVED BID FORM

ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICESQUANTITYUNITUNIT PRICETOTALAMOUNT001

Evos play structures as7Each$ $per drawing 002

Softile Surfacing as per7Each$ $drawings 003

Installation of 7Each$ $equipment 004

Sub base and site work7Each$ $005

Project Total $

I have read and understand the foregoing Bid Specifications and all requirements for thisproject and I am proposing the above prices for said project.

Signature of Authorized Representative _

Printed Name _

Company Name _

Company Address _

Company FEIN _

DUNS Number _

Phone Number _

Fax Number _

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STATE OF MISSISSIPPIOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

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llAl.EY BARBOUR'" "'1-10«..

MEMOTO:

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DATE:

All Grantors and Rec:ipi

Kevin Upchurch, ChuckPemberton

May 6, 2009

Fitch, Martha

Standard Award Terms Required by ARRA in all FinancialAssistance Awards MEMO #12

On April 23. 2009. the Office of Management and Budget issuedguidance and standard award terms for agencies to include in financialassistance awards (including grant agreements., sub-grant agreements.cooperat.i ve agreements. and loans) to recipients pursuant to Sections 15 12,1605, and 1606 of the. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009.

The purpose of this guidance is to help the recipients and sub­recipients of awards under the Recovery Act understand their respectiveresponsibilities with respect to tracking, accounting and reportingtransactions and preparing audit documentation and reports. The standardaward tenns set forth in 2 CFR Part 176 and attached to this memo must be

included in all financial assistance awards! as an exhibit and incorporatedtherein. Existing award agreements and contracts must be amended to addthese terms. We expect further guidance &om the federal government andwill inform you if additional award terms must be included or current awardtenns must be changed.

If you have any questions about the award tenns. please contact yourrespective department or agency counsel. If you have further questions,

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Exhibit

Reporting and Registration Requirements Under Section 1512 of theAmericaD Recovery and ReiDvestmeat Act of 2009.

The recipient I agre~.J10 the following reporting and regjstration requirements of Section J 5 J 2 ofthe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and in accordance "";lh 2 CFR § J 76.50. if

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(a) This award requires the recipient to complete projects or activities which are funded underthe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act) and to report on use ofRecovery Act funds provided through this award. Information &om these reports will be: madeavailable to the public.

(b) 1ne reports are due no later than ten calendar days after each calendar quarteT in which therecipient receives the assistance award funded in whole or in part by the Recovery AcL

(c) Recipients and their first-tier recipients must maintain current registrations in the CentralContractor Registration (hup.-/Iwww.ccr.gov) at aU times during which they have active fedcraiawards funded with Rccovery Act funds. A Dun and Bra.dstreet Data Universal NumberingSystem (DUNS) Number (hJtp://www.dnh.com) is one of the requirements for registration in theCentral Contractor Registration.

(d) The recipient shall report the infurmation described in section 15I2(c) of the Recovery Actusing the reporting instructions and data elements that will be: provided online athup://www.FederafReporting.govand ensure that any information that is pre-filled is correctedor updated as needed.

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Required Use of AmeriC2n Iron, Steel.,and Manafactured Goods Not CoveredUnder Intenuational Agreements Under Section 1605 of the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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fIIl1IfrI/ot:nu goods et:r<>rrrd 1InIiI, int~ionoI ~s. if awliaJhk:

('II Ikfinilions. As -=d in !his award!aWl.xicmdition-

(I)Marrtifactwrd goad IDC81S• gPOd ~ 10 theClWltrudion sic.: _ inaJrponbon do !he baik1in3 orworit lha has been-

(i) PRx:.:sxd iIl1o • speC lie form mdshape: or(ii) Combined with adIcr m>i ~ to crcJ(e• lIUIIaW lha hu di I1i:rent propatics th.n theproperties ot'the individal rww macn.k.

(2) Public !nIiJdi/lg and pllblic woorl mans a publicbuilding of. MIl a public work of. • 9'""'.ooI ••.ntaI entity(the United Stales: the f>istrid of CoUnbia;commonwealths. Ierri&ories..MIl minor outlying islandsof the Urutcd SCales: St.Ie IDd IocaJ ~ andrmdti-Stltc. rqioIgl 011 iruasutt aUies wt1idI hnc~ functionsl. These buildinp and ,~ m8Yindude. withoua lilllitaion. ~ dams. pbncs.hi~ paritways. SIn:dS. sub\wyL wnods. JCWI:n.mains. powa-lincs.. pumping_ions. baYy ~railways. airports. 1cmIinais, docb. ptas. ~wwys. lighJhouses. buoy5. jetOcs. breaK~ Iew=s. mdcanals. and thc consuuction. a6ccrati0n. mai1ucNncc. or

repair of such buildings aIId ~

(J) SIn" means an .Joy th. indadc:5 at Ic:ast SO pcra:n(iroll. Oetwa:n .02 and 2 pcn:cnt carbon.. and !laY indudcother dcmaus.

(bl IJontnlic prifenn=( , ) 'This award lam and CDnditim impicmcntaSCdiOll 1605 of the Aancrian ~ andRcinYCSImcnt Ad of2009 (R.:awcry AcI)(Pub. L 111-5). by n:quiriD@. tha III iruL SLed.

and ~ufactur-cd ~ used in the project arcprodua:d in the lJn*d Stacs ~ asprovided in ~ (b)(3) and (b)(4) ofdtis,;ccrion and conditioo.

(2) This rc:qW n:mcn( docs no( 3pp/y 10 the!1IMaiaJ liswd by the Fa:Io:nI GcM=mc:nl asIOIlov.~:

[Award alJ"tciailo list appIicabl~ aapleOfIfDIwials or indicat~ . 'tJOnr '1

m The awwd official may .dd other iroa. Sb:d • ..JI«muufx1uml gPOds to the Iisl in paI'"5'~' (b)(2) oflhi1<:«.'dion and conditiun if the FcdcnI G.,..,..;. ••••••. ntdetermines th.t-

(i) The CDIt of the donIcst.ie iran. seed. md/cwmanufactum:l1lJlDds -.Id be u.. ~The alIA of domestic ire.. sled. or

nqn.r.ctured ROOds-=d in tile projca is~ when tile ~ alii ofllldtmaacriaI will inac:asc !he:alIA of the O\ornIl

project by mm: thin 25 pen::eM:.

(ii) The iron.. sK:d.. -.J/or _.&rt'red FOd isnot produced. 011 mmufa:mred i. the UlliledStales in sWrJdcul and ~)' nllih.hlc~ ••• of <II s.tisfadory quality; 011

(in) The applialim of the resarid.ion ol section1605 of the ~ Ad ~d beinmnsi_ with the public: i~

(c) Rt!Jtf1lnJ Jor ddnmination af inapp/iaJbility ofSediOl'16fJ5 of/~ Ilecow!ry .4ct.

(IXi) Any rccipimt ~ to use fon:ip iron. su:cl.and/or m_fad.urcd pIds in aaudana: witJa ~(b)(J) oflhis sa:tion shall indude adcquk: inlOnNtionfor FcdcnJ ('~ ~tu.ion of the mp:sl.indudi~

(AI A dc:scriptjon of the foreign md dDonesIieimD. Sleel. ..DIor manufactured pxis:(8) Unil ofmeasun::(C) Quantity:(0) Cosa:

(E) Time of ddiw:ry or availability:(F) l.oaIio1 of thc: projcd:(G) NaIIIC*address of !he:propcIKd supplier:and

(II) A ddaikd jU5Lific:ationof the reasaI foruse of IOn:ign iron.. sIa::I. md/cw_facurc:dgPOds died in •..•.•••a...1CX wid! ~(b)( J) of this sectic..

(ii) A ~ '-cd _ \III(~..bIc cost sIIaIl indude• ~e ~ of the ~ •••• axnpIacd aIIt••••''IH'' tsu.. table in die IOrmaa in par~~. (eI) oflhisso:ticn..

(jjj) The alIA of iron.. stcd • ..JIor _faCURd tpOdsmataiaI shall indudc iill delivery COW 10theCDI15tTUdionsite and aay lIppIicabk daIy.(ivl Ally ~ n:qIIC5I far. dctamiaaionsubmiucd after R~ Act fbnds '-'c bc:a1obIil!*d I(x-a prnjcc1 tOr COIISUDdian. aIIcmion.mainra-a:. or repW ~ explain ...ny the ruipicntrouId not reasonaiMy fcn::see the IIttd for suchdc:k:nninaion md auld ooC.hIM: rcqucacd medc:t.mninaion bclOrc !he: funds \IICI'CobIi~. (fthe

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recipicra does not subonit :a ~ o::qII..-ian..the 3WZli official need not make :a~nabon .

(2) If!lle Federal c~ .•..•..1( dacnnina:aAcr fundshave been obIiptcd fQr a prajea lOr aJnIInCtion..~. ~-. or n:pIirtNi .n cxa:ption toscd.im 16Ct5oftilc ~ Ad ~ !be-.liofIic:UI wil .x:nd *awwd to .Iow I..:ofdle foreignu-.SII:d, ..Mer rdc:wIIt n_...t'..Ju.d! plOds. Wbcndie t.sia fOrdie ~ is •••••• t.bility or pal*cinla'cll. Ihe --=ndcd -.t Will rdIas ~ ofdIc ~ ~ n:diIuibWon aI~ timds.lndIer c:chc:rKtians -= to CICJMet'aJIU .-ociatcd ••••••

KqUiriq or IIIina tile fon:il'l inn.1k:d, lndIer rdeVMI~ r;podL Whm die '-is lOr die c:xCICpIioa isthe __ "1&.: caIt aI die domc:sIic iran.

sacci. or _f8ctured!;OOds.1he IIWWdofficial sIt.l.tjUSl \be --u amounI or .~N.: ~ rlllllkby •• Icmt!be diflemtti. cs&ablisbcd in 2 CRt176.110(8).

(3) UnAca the FcdcnI GoI,QI_ ••••• ddamincs!hat_c:xcz:pCioa toscai~ Ilm aldie IUaJwry Ad applies.11K aI forcip iron, lied. mdlor In&I1Ufadarcd suocb is

,••.•••• .INn wOKdD Ilm aldie AInerianRcaM:ry _ ~ Ad.

(d) DaI4 To permit c:vaIuIboa of ~ under.- •• (b) althis II:dion t.scd 0. 1JN"CMoQo~ aJSt.die Recipient maa Uad.x !he foIlowins inbrn.lion mdrIZrY8fIPIicabk ~ daIa '-at m the ~ ofmppias:

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Required Use of AmerK2D IroD, Steel, and M2Dnfadured GoodsCovered UDder IDternatioD21 AgreemeDu UDder SeCtiOD1605 of the

Amenall Recovery aDd Reinvestment Act of 2009.

n~~ipiOlI ~ 10/~ fOllowing rrqairrtJ 11Mnf.4aeria1n /fTJI~51«/. and Umal.jQctMnd Goads (CDWrrd IItfdufl/lrntQlw-J .4V-6/ o/ktiolr 1605af/Jw oftJw R~attd RlilWQt/ltDl/ Act a1tdin ~ wi" ZCFRJ 176./6iJ when awarding ~. Act fJIItds for connruaiOlf. aUeration. JWJinimalf/%. or rqxJir of a pllb/ic bllildJng

or ptlblic wor* tltd i,twJhu Iratt. .rted. iRW#'or -facnurd tpOth _eriaa COft!red UHder inJerPdJona/ ~ •••if 'V"P~:

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(s) l~fl1fitions.. As used in lItis.-d tmn..daJIIditicn-

Dnignoud ~ry--(I) A World Trade Orpoir.cion ~ ._"" .•Procurernc:nt ~ aJanIr)' (Aruba. Ausui ••Belgium. BIdpria. Cmada.. C)-prus. C:zz:dI Republic,Dcnnw1t. E.,aonja. Fialand. mncc. Gcnamy. Grcca:.Hong Kons, Hunp)'. lc.eJaxI.. Irdmd.. IIrad. 1Ialy.J~ Kaas (RqJab6ic 01)..I.avia. UcdKasIcin.LJlltuaniL UJx.cmbourg. Maka.. Ndha ••• Norway.P~. PatUpl Romania.. Sin~ Slowik RqmbIic.SJOYeIIia.Spain. SW\:den. Swiczcrl8nd..1IId UnillCdKi~(2) A Frcr Tnde Agrecmc:at (FT A) aJWJIry (Aawalia.Bahnin. Canada, Otilc, Casu Rica. DominicanRepublic. EI Salvador. GuaIcnaIa. HoneD-. Isra:i.Maim. Morocco. Ni~ Omm. Pcn1. orSingapore): or(J) A lJAitcd SUk:s-f:1II"OpC8I\Communities Excn-!:C ofLcucrs (May IS. 1995) aJIJI'ItIy: Aastri •• Belgium.RuJgaria. C~ C:zs:dI Republic. De.niIrt.. Estonia.Finland. I'nII\CC..C.cnnany, ~ Hunpy. Ireland.Italy. Lavia. um-ua. I...II.'canbour r"t-.ta.Ncthcriands. Poland...Porwpl. Rorn.ia. SIowItR.c:pwbIic.S!o\oa1ia. SpOt. Sweden.. and UniLCdKingdom.

IJnignt1lt!d c:rnmJIJ' iron, um, ~or momifoctllrM~

( I ) Is ",11011y the G"JWI/t. prodK1.. orrtW*fac:tun: of a ~ country: or(2) •• the aloe of. manufxwrc:d plOd dtaIconsist i. wftoIe or in p.t of r.ucriafs fromanother aJUMr)'. has bun ~transtOmlc:d i•• dcsi~ ~ i~ a newiUIddif1C:n:nlrmnufac:nJmi ~ disaina rnndoc:nmcriaIs rram wftich if \\'85 transformed.

lJoIHnlic iran. un!, artdIor --toarurd good­( I) Is wholly the ~ prodacL orIT1a1Vfaaurc of the United SbIcs: or

(2) In thc CI5Cof a INIIIlfKtured FOd t.hacm:Usts in ...noIe or i.pIIt of moIU:riaIs rramanother 1XIWItry.'- bun ~transforw1c:d in the United s..cs _ • new and

dilf~ manu(acwra! good distinct rmm thematc1a1s t"romwI1idl it _ tnnslOrmcd. There

is no mtuironcll( with rcprd 10 the origin oraxnponcnts or subcompollCllS in manu&c1ured

pods or prodads. as 1011&as the _r.wreof thc iJIOds occurs in the United SI.ak:s.

Foreign iroIr. ster/. mvJ/__ 1IjOCtWed pMll1lCll1Siran. !led.. ..dfor manur.aurcd suod the is DOldomcsUc or dcsi 8111kd aJUI'Ilr)' ;ran. st=L and/or_6Icturcd ppod.

Marwfoctwed good mana a gpod brCJu@htto !becansInIdi~ site ror inaJrporaion inco thc buildins or,WJriC:thai '- ~

( I) Proa:sxd inco • sPcci lie rom. a1d sh.pc: or(2) Carmincd with other raw nuICriaj to aaka macrial thai has diffcn:nt properties ttun riteproperties of the individual mv maICriIIls.

Public bmkJiJrg Md public ,oort means a ~ic buildingof.. md a pubI ic work ()f. a governmental entity (thcUnited Stales: tIoc:Distri cI of Colombia: c:ornmonwcatths..tetrilorirs.. md miaor outJyin& is!aDds of the UaillCdSta1cs: Stale and local gD""' .a ••ents: and muIIi- State..regional or iar.crsaac entities ..midi have GtJ""'Cf1IIIIud

fUnctimsl- These buildings •.• d works may include.without limitalion.. brid~ <bms. plants, hi~\'8Y$.paritwayL .uoets.. subways. tunnels. sewers. mains.power lines.. ~ sutions. he2vy gt:neraI.ors.~tw.ys. airports. terminals. docks. piers.. ""-w:s. ways.Iigblhouscs. buoys, jetties. br-cakwaters. Icvus, _canals. and the ronstruction, idlcnltion. IM~ orrepair of such buildill@Sand ~

5/«1 means 311 alloy Iha i.cludes at least 50 pcn%I1t iroft.between .02 and 2 paa:nt carbon., dnd ngy indude otherdC1l1aJ&S.

( I ) The -.Ii Ia1n and cooditiOll daaibcd in thisK:ttioa impIc:mc:ru-

(i) Scctioo 1605(01)ofthc Amcrian ~.and R..~ Ad of 2009 (PIIb. L I I I-S)(R.caJvocry Ad). by rcqamg tMI. .II iran. SIICd.and mmu£.cnnd ~ coscdin thc prujcc1 iII"eproduced in tilt United SUIcs: and(ij) Scaion l6Qj(d). which requires appIiQionof!be Buy AmcricaJI rcquircmc:nt in a mannerconsistent with u.s. obIi~cns underiJlll:ma1ional ~ The rc:strictions orsccUon I60S ofthc Ra:overy Act do not applyto dcsi~ rountry iron. st.cd, ..dfor

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maMlf8d1ln:d~. The 9u!' Amaiaorcqu;rcmcnI in section 1605 sbal ••• beapplied where: the iron. :lied or ruawfKmn:djp>ds r-=d in die projc:c1 arc: i'OI1Ia Party 10 8ni~ ••..•..••••.•• tha~u.:rcciPcm to trc:a the goods 8IId scrvia:s of tJmJ>.ty the ~ goods ud scrvia:s..This obligation stIaI'I •• /y iJR!fy 10 projects wtlh_ ~ value of $7.443.000 or man:.

(2) The: rccipicnl sMll LIIConly damcstic or cbi~ed~ imn.1kd. Md _f--.oed tpada inpcriJmaia!: the worit boded in wtIoIc or pin with this....d. cu:qJI." pnMdcd in P-_~" (b)(3)_ (b)(~)oflllis secUoo.(3)The~ iw 1*"'I5'~(b)(2)ofdlis5Cdinndocs not ~ 10 die if'ml• .*d. and -r~urcd gIOOdsliAed by the FcdenA GovemnIenr • IOIIows:(AwarJ offKioi (olat appIicobIr aaptrd _rriah ori~"-'1(4) The -.d off'JCial11l3)'aid odw2-iron. stI:d. 8IId_c.ctumi goods to the lilt in ~ _.pia (b)(J) of thisscct.i.on if the FedcnII ~ •••••..•~ dd.cnnincs dIM-

(i)lDc cost of domcsti c iroa. Jk:d.. 8ndIor_facmn:d soods would be~.The cost of damcstic iron.. Jk:d.. -..dIor

•••••• f8cnJrcd ~ OEd in die projcd is•••••.••••••• e when the curnuIIIIM: cost of soochInIIICriaJwill inaeIac !he cwocnUcost of the

pmjcx:I by man:: \Jam 2S pcnznt:(ii) T1Ic iron, stI:d, ;nj/or manatKund good isno( prodoccd.. or mawJfKwrcd in If1c !lnilcdStEs in IUffic:iat and ~y naiJabiecommcn:ial quanrit~ of a ~ quality:or

(iii) The awlicalion of !be re:sancUo. of 5eaian1605 of \be Rcar¥a'y Aa would beinc:onsistcat with die pIIbIic n..cn:...

(c) ~ for def_inalion of UtapplicDbilir)' of ROioft/605 ofthr ~.4d or 1M 8rry.4DWricmrAct.

( 1)(i) Any ~ request 10 Ute IOmIP' i~..!lee!, atdIor ~facs-=d goods in ao:ardancewid! ~ (bX4) of this lCCIion_Iiadude 8dequale i.ixuwlion lOr FedmaI~ •••-..It evalualion of the ~indodin,...

(A) A descripOon of the fnreil!" and~ iron.. skd. MVJ/or

nanufllClllrCd gJJOds:(R) Unit of mc:as&Ire;(e) QuaUy;(D) CoR:(E) Tillie of ddiw:ry or awil.bility:

(F) Loc:aIion of the project:(G) Name 8IId addRsI of dieproposed scppIier. and(H) A dcuilcdjlUtification oltheI125CO for !DC of forei IP1iron. aa:1....JI or manufadwed ~ cited inaccordance ..Mdt pBn&I. (b)(4) oflIIis section..

(ii) A mJICII based on ~ cost shallindade a ,~ Rn'eY of the m.tu:t 8IId acoonpktcd cost ~ IIIbk •• the formatill ~_~. (d) ofdtis 5Cdion.(iii) The C05I ofiroa, sted. or ~fadun:d

goods shall indudc ai, ddiw:ry emu 10 u.:roasuUction site md rty .abIc duly.(i v) Any n:cipiaIt =IUCIt for. ddcnni.-ionsubalidcd afta' R.caJ\"cry Aa funds '- Ixcnobtipkd lOr a project lOr aJIISInIcIion,ak.enbon. ~ or rqMir ••• 1aplain-'-"y die ra:ipien1 aJIIld 001 raMIIImty fQRKCthe need for wdI dcscnninalion and aJUJd no(

bne n:q1IOIcd the ddcmtinalion before thefimds wa-e ob6p1Cd. If the ~ docs no(subII1il a wisfaaory explanation, the-.dofficial need not make a~.

(2) If die FcdenI ~ •• ,••.••1ddcmtincs afia' fuad5have been obi iptcd for a projccI (or construct.ion •altenIOon. mainten8nce. or rqMir tJm _ c:xcepIion 10seaion 1605 of the R.canocry Aa applies. Ihc awardoffici. will amend the award 10 allow _ of the fompima. sKd. :utdlor rdcvant "'-1UtXwrcd goods. Whenthe basis fOrthe c:xa:pcjon is normuability or publicinla'al... !be -.:ndcd award "I rcnca adjusuncnI. ofthe award arooaa(. miistribaOon ofbud~ funds.atitdJor other- """" "I";..ac aaions taken 10 CDYa'CDSISBS'SOO.oe.lwith acquiring or usins1he foreign iron, sr.ed.mdlor rdc:vw1c manufaaurcd goods. When die basis forthe cxa:ption is the unreasorqble 0051 of the domestic:iron • .sIecl or ~faaun:d !;ODds.the 1I\v.d officialshall adjusllhc: :rward 3DIOIJJIIor rcdi*,bw: ~atfunds. as ~ by at least the diffacntialC:IIIIbI~cd in 2 CFR 176.IIO(al.(3) Unless die FcdcnLI GoYem_ dc1c:nnincs Ih8t an

excc:ption 10section 1605 of the R.ecu.uy AcliJR!fic:s.use of lomgJ'l iron, Sleet. ...JIor manutacturcd ~~ IhsI dcsi~ councry iron.. stcd. ~or~ufaaumj goods is nonmmpti •• widt die applicableAa.

(d) DoIa.. To permil cvaIuIjoa of tajIICSIS InIer~ (b) oftllis section '-cd m unreascnabIe aIR.the appIiant sfIaIl iadude die following illfanratio. and:my appIiabk supporting daIa based an die anoey ofsuppI ieI's:

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FoAEJaN NfO DoME.sTacITDe COST COWPo\RISION

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- - --- ... .._--- -__ --OIl -.-. ............•........................ --- ...... _._ .... --___ A'______ .__ ..---'-_--...r. ..v.m0Df>Jfa#_" ••••.__ ./~":""-=-=::.._~~-"J.J

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Wage Rate Requirements under Section 1606 of the American Recovery andReiavestmeot Act.

The recipient agree., 10 the following wage rale requiremen13 of Section 1606 of the of theR~covery and Reinvestment Act and in QCCOrdanc~with 2 CFR §176.190 when issuing

announcements or requesting applications for Recovery Act programs or activities thai mayinvoM consJruction. allera/ion. maintt!11tJflCe.or repair, if applicable:

When issuing announcements or requesting applications for Recovery Act programs or activitiesthat may involve construction. alteration. maintenance. or repair the agency shall use the awardterm described in the following paragraphs:

(a) Section 1606 of the Recovery Act requires thai all laborers and mechanics employed bycontractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part byand through the Federal Government pursuant 10 the Recovery Act shall be paid wages at ratesnot less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as dctennined bythe Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40. United StatesCode. Pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 14and the Copeland Act. 40 U.S.c. 3145. theDepartment of Labor has issued regulations at 29 CFR parts I. 3. and 5 to implement the Davis­Bacon and related Acts. Regulations in 29 CFR 5.5 instruct agencies concerning application ofthe standard Davis-Bacon contract clauses set forth in that section. Federal agencies providinggrants. cooperarive agreements. and loans under the Recovery Act shall ensure that the standardDavis-Bacon contract clauses found in 29 CFR 5.5(a) are incorporated in any resultant coveredcontracts that are in excess of$2.000 for construction. akeration or repair (including painting anddecorating).

(b) For additional guidance on the wage rate requirements of section 1606. contact yourawarding agency_ Recipients of grants. cooperarive agreements and loans should direct theirinitial inquiries concerning the application ofOavis-Bacon requirements to a particular federallyassisted project to the Federnl agency funding the project. The Secretary of Labor retains finalcoverage authority under Reorganization Plan Number 14.

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Redpient Responsibilities regarding tracking and documenting Expendituresonder the AD1ericaDRecovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The recipient agrees to the following tracking and documenting responsibilities required bySee/ion /606 of lhe &eovery and Reinveslml!11i Ac/ and in accordance with 2 CFR §J 7~2 /0. if

applicable:

(a) To maximize the transparency and accountability of funds authorized under the AmericanRecovery and Reinvestme11[Act of2009 (Pub. L. 111- 5) (Recovery Act) as required byCongress and in accordance with 2 CFR 215.21 "Unifonn Administrative Requirements forGrants and Agreements" and OMB Circular A-102 Common Rules provisions, recipients agreeto maintain records that iden(ity adequately the source and application of Recovery Act funds.OMB Circular A-I 02 is available at hllp:::'u'11,r. H'hi/eoouse.f!odm,bicircular.t/a I 02/0 I 02.hlml.

(b) For recipients covered by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular A­133, .•Audits ofStatcs. LocaJ Governments., and Non-Profit Organizations," recipients agree toseparately identity the expenditures for Federal awards under the Recovery Act on the ScheduleofExpenditun:::s ofFedcral Awards (SEFA) and the Data Collection Fonn (SF-SAC) required byOMS Circular A-133. OMB Circular A-133 is available athllp:/lwww.whitehou.se.guv/omb/circular.s/0133/0133.htmi.This shall be: accomplished byidentifYing expenditures for Federal awards made under the Recovery Act separately on theSEFA. and as separate rows under Item 9 of Part III on the SF-SAC by CFDA number. andinclusion ofthe prefIX•.ARRA-" in identifying the name of the Federal program on the SEFAand as the first characters in Item 9d of Part III on the SF-SAC.

(c) Recipients agree: to separately identifY to each subTecipient, and document at the time ofsubaward and at the time of disbursement of funds. the Federal award number, CFDA number.and amount of Recovery Act funds. When a recipient awards Recovery Act funds for an existingprogram. the infOrmation furnished to subrecipients shall distinguish the subawards ofincremental Ra:ovcry Act funds ITomregular subawards under the existing program.

(d) Recipients agree to require their subrecipients to include on their SEFA information tospecifICally identity Recovery Act funding similar to the requirements for the recipient SEFAdescribed above:.This information is needed to allow the recipient to properly monitorsubrecipient expenditure of ARRA funds as well as oversight by the Federal awarding agencies,OffICes ofInspector General and the Government Accountability OffICe.

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DUARTMENT OJ' FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

KEVIN J. UPCHURCHEXB:UTIVE DIKSCTOR

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To:

FrOM:

Memo tl2e - Definition of a Conrad for Implem....t..tIon of the:• AmelL1n R.eaM!ry and ~ Act of 2O()g CARRA

5tIml.*Is)• Senate BII 2923, 2009 ~ Session. M1S8iss~ legislature

Web PoscIng of Stimulus Conr.Ict Notice of Awards and Contracts forNon-SAAS Entitles

The American Rec::meIy and Retrweatment Act ot 2009 (Stimulus) and Senate Bill 2923(2009 Regular l.eI.,' •• ....., Session) require that colWact notice ot award documents.IPWOIItedc;on~ and any ame.1d., ••••~ for coutracta utiizing S1IrrUus funds be postedon a •• ~ webUe. The ~ ot Fnmce and Adm~dti&.iI (DFA) hasdel. r..-d an oMne web ~w. Bitt spedficaIy for sta&eagellCies. public. and privaaeentities who ••• not users of 1118 ~ Automated ~ System (SAAS) to••••. such conIract awards and execu.ed c;ontrac;ts.The Non-SAAS S~AwanfCor*ad Interface is located on the web at:hUDs:JlmerW\.stale.ms.usJStimuIuslContradUoIoeds.nsflHome?OoenPaoe.

SInce your entity hall been idenIIfIed as a IeQpieot at StmuIu8 funds on...,...1 ~-ldIna.CDV. you are receMng these InAuctions in !he event you award andexecue ant COIlbaca ~ •.• StlrrUus funds. The Non-SAAS StatewideAwardt'Connct IlIterlaGe aIows non-SAAS s18Se agencies. pubic, and private entities to~ PDF copies of their nodce of awards. provide expaIlded ••••~ lied contractirIonnadon, and upload app. opotaeeI J redacted PDF copies of theWexecuted CQ,1Ib-.Ja.

OFA. foIoiwWIg c:onsuItadon wiIh the Offlce at the Governor, the Depar1ment of1I ••••• odtb. Tec.:t..qy SeMcea (ITS), the Slate Personnel !bw'd (SP9). and !he otriceat the AIIomey Ger8aI. deIInes a GUI ~cd for the ptA1)OSeSrequired to support S82923and s.m.;us as,

.•.My ••••••.• eg,...nent which contaA•.• the terms md conditio ••• 01the •••••• 1t the '"'-ho, ••••••••.•• wMn, -.1d how" thlllt define thebmdng •.••• -.d condltiona bIN..., the ~ -.d •••••••••••••• ~ 1II0dll"'''0 ••• , and edditf0n8 to the terrn8 andcOllcllkM. for the or. 01 the ~t. To be valid, a (Xh.b_1 mumbe ••••• br an ~ I~ U I uUve of •• ~ to the.-.-wI..

POST 0FF1CE BOX 21>7 JACXSON. MISSISSIPP'I 392DS TEl. (601) 371·34Q2 FAX (601) 3S9-2405

MImo ~ DetnIDn aI. S1ImuIus Connell WfIb Podng ~_ Nco-SAAS EnnesKewIn J. ~ DFA ~ 0hIdcrS~~ II 1 r:... a. 200S~2a13

Examptes 0{ co..tracts i~, but are not lmited to, the foIowing:

• pet'aoI" services agreeme.U, including those to( COIltJact WOOcer8andprnleatonaI (rnedicat, ac::ccu1ting. 1egsI, oCher) services;

• manw cveeme-Ita and cooperative purchasjng agreements that may be utilizedfor mUIipIe proiects;

• ~ suppementB to master ~ or staIements ofWDfk underrnaseer acnements that are spedIIc 10 an agency; or

• agency leases with tt*d parties.

Cor*acIs that wtII be paid in part or in whde from Stimu •• funda must also indude Iherequred addenc*Jm of JederaIty maldated terms and conditions (Memo ~ 2. AnandaIAwarda Tenns and CondIions Memo and exhibit, Issued May 5. 2009), Additionaly, It Is6)1pe(teMithat adcttioIaaI terms will be added for cortrck.b. paid from StIrnI.Ws funds thatwil requft !hat jobs aeaIed under Ihoae COIlllacts be posted for recrUtmenI via thei4Je~ CWne Job ~ (MoJo) WI!bsiIe.. MemO ~ ••• Amaoiw-I RecoYeryand ReirNestment Ad - Job Postings provides additional information COIlC8milag thistqJic. Both memos are posted at www.mmrs.state.fM.us on the Stimulus page.

Information thai may be redtld:ed indudes calfidenlial j,lfo. ••1dOOiI ageed to under the!Brms of !he ~ tax idet ItifIcation numbers and social security numbers. and, Inthe caN of conIrad wortcers only, !he address of the individual. Note that terms of the

~ •• and cost are not confidentiallnfonnatlon.

ConIrads that are under protBdNe orders wi. be remOYed from public access. Therecard wiI be revised to reftect !hat the agreement is under a prctective on:ter and a copyof the protecIiYe order must be uploaded by the entity.

Contract infonnation, inclusive of POF documents, wli be retained by DFA for five yearsatter the •••••• -..t end date.

The Non-SMS Staee....rideAwardICon&ract Interlace indudea the following components:

Contract Nadca at Award - Is a web-based fonn \hat aIows an entity to enter anJIormodify one or more Corrad Notice of Award(s) and reIatBd award Intormadon, andup60ad an Adobe POF version of the award notice. ~ of CoIWac:t NocIce ofAw8'ds for cadradll funded in part or in who6e by ARRA StirnukJs funds ant requftd•••• one (1) 'Mrt~ day 0{ the co.ltrad aw.d (882923, Section 1(c)(i)3).Instrudiona for entry of informadon, entiIIed #5052 Non-SAAS Statewide Notific;.atiooof Award Conctact Web Interface is located on the web athttIrjJwww.mmrs.~.ms.uslstatewideacJOl.cctJo.lSIStimuluslindex.shtml on theStmuiu& page.

EntIty eu.~...t.-Is a web-based form that allows an entity to enter and/or modifyoonWact I,IfUl IIIdtiun and uptoad an appropriatety redacIed Adobe PDF copy of the

. c:onWact,CICdrad amendments. and other supporting documentation. ~ 01cor*<IcI ;'Io. ••~ and the redacted POF of contracts funded in pert or in whole byARRA StImulus funds is requred within one (1) woriting day of the contrad execution(582923, Section 1(c)(I)3).

POST 0FF1CE BOX 267 JACKSON, MlSSI$SIPPt 39205 TEL. (601) 3S9-J«J2 FAX (601) 3S9-240S

EXHIBIT A11 OF 12

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Tf."".IC.Y R8porW - PubIc aa:eu 10run report queries for Notice of Award.xj Cor*act ~ nomlCionand to view r-Je<1ed aJP- of the contract awards.xj ~Wd •••.••,~~ •• be IIVIIiIIIb6e on the T•••••••.•• JCYP898 athItm:J~ -.ms.us.

01 eIMo.•• egllldIIlg posting oIlhis InfarmaIion shoutd be dndBd to the ~ CaICenIer at (801) 3159-1343or ~1f8 sWte,ms.us. Legal questions should be dndedto 'fOC1I •.•••.•• IegiII staff.

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