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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGEO-Surfaces I 1 A Professional Engineering Firm RECEIVED 1 Global Synthetics Environme al, —Lit 1 2 2017 f" Ctly 0f Sunny Isles Beath anal of the City Clerk City of Sunny Isles Beach Proposal 1 RFP # 12-10-03 Bid Date: December 12, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. 1 Table of Contents Company Information, COI, Qualifications, Staffing, Methodology page 1-4 Cost of Services, Scope of Work, Maintenance Requirement Manual page 5-22 Reference List and Reference Letters page 23-26 Examination of Site Affirmation Affidavits page 27-28 Bid Submittal Forms page 29-32 1 Note: Bid Bond Included in Affidavit Binder 1 1 1 1 Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907 4763• www.geosurfaces.com RFP U 12-10-03 1 1 1 G A Professional Engineering Firm Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC 1 11 December 2012 City of Sunny Isles Beach Attn: Jane A. Hines 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles, FL 33160 1 Re: Submittals for RFP 12-10-03 1. Company Information Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC (DBA Geo-Surfaces) 6326 Highland Road 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Website: www.eeosurfaces.com 1 Global Synthetics Environmental is a Louisiana Limited Liability Company founded in 2005 and registered with the State of Louisiana in 2008. 1 Phone: 877.663.5968 Fax: 225.208.0243 Email: info @geosurfaces.com 1 Litigation: Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC is not involved in any type of litigation. Please see attached Certificate of Insurance (next page) 1 1 1 1 Global Synthetics EnvironmentaL LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.geosurfaces.com t RFP q 12-10-03 1 I ACOROe CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATEMOAV°"N"" 4:::■-• 12/11/2012 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS I CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER.AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDRIONAL INSURED,the policyftes)must be endorsed. R SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the I certificate holder hT Gen of such endorsement(s). ROmCER ry FACT Michele Motes McDaniel-Whitley, Inc. TIN?,F,0.. (901)881-6964 IIF c p,.(901)e01-6467 P.O. 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N/A EL EACH ACCIDENT S 500,000 OFFCERNEIMER EXCLUDED' (lYtlseayn NM) U882503646 4/15/2012 4/15/2013 ELDISFAO=-EAEAPLOYEF 5 500,000 tl Yleatv C6cEep,da' DESLRPTO.OF OPEPATWNS 6elae El.DlSEASE-POLICY LIAR 5 500,000 B Contractors Equip. 56084943604 4/15/2012 4/15/2013 teasedlRe s on $50,000 I Special Form Ded ea. $5,000 OESCIPTMIN OF OPERATpNS/LOCATNNS/VEHICLES(Mach ACORD'Cl.Aannoml Rmra*S SON/Mo.if rave moon is,aprbad) Project: 12-10-03 City of Sunny Isles Beach ai named as Additional Insured with respects to General Liability 4 Auto 1 Liability in regards to projects under a written contract. ICERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE E)(PIRASON DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City of Sunny Isles Beach ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS I 18070 Collins Avenue sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 AUTHORED REPRESENTATIVE / r1 I 34 McDaniel/MOTES /K A�e I�e+�'--° ACORD 25(2010i05) ®1988-2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. WCmS,a vem m The A ,ffn name and ln,,.are en,.ielnan,l mar*c,'d brrInn IGlobal S■ndletics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• YAVW.geOSUrfaceS.COP1 2 RFP#12-10-03 I I 2. Qualifications I Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC, herein GeoSurfaces, is a licensed Professional Engineering Firm I specializing in the development, design, construction and installation of sports facilities. We are the patent holders for the GeoFlo Shock Pad and Dynamic Drainage Blanket and have installed more shock pad systems incorporating vertical-to-horizontal drainage than the rest of the industry combined. Our shock pad technology Iwas recently selected by the NFL Pro Bowl and is also utilized at the NFL Challenge Field in the Cayman Islands. GeoSurfaces proposes a full "turnkey" service that includes the excavation and construction of a stable stone I base and the installation of the GeoFlo shock pad with our GeoGreen High Density 60 ounce 1.75" replicated grass. GeoSurfaces currently has no projects underway. 1 Our project list includes: I Louisiana State University Practice Field 05/01/11 $496,000.00 No Change Orders Contact: Dennis Mitchell, LSU Architect Phone: 225.578.5682 Email: dmitch@lsu.edu I Arkansas State University Stadium Field 08/01/10 Contact: Dr. Dean Lee Phone: 870.972.3880$750,000.00 No Change Orders Email: deanlee @astate.edu University of Central Arkansas (3 Fields) 05/01/10 $1,330,000 No Change Orders IContact: Dr. Brad Teague Phone: 501.450.3150 Email: bteague @uca.edu Henderson State University 03/01/10 $680,000.00 No Change Orders IContact: Kale Gober Phone: 501.269.8186 Email:goberk @hsu.edu INOTE: A full list of projects is included under numeral 6'REFERENCES" section. I3. Staffing Charles Dawson will be the GeoSurfaces' representative that is responsible for this contract. Charles is the CEO I of GeoSurfaces and has designed and supplied more shock pad systems incorporating vertical-to-horizontal drainage than anyone in the world. IThe GeoSurfaces' installation supervisor is Raymond Fritz. Raymond is the VP of Operations and has installed more shock pads with vertical-to-horizontal drainage capabilities than anyone in the world. He is one of only Itwo MASTER CERTIFIED INSTALLERS in the world for the proposed shock pad. His list of experience with the shock pad and artificial turf includes the NFL Challenge Field, LSU,Arkansas State University, McNeese State University, Henderson State University,the University of Central Arkansas baseball I field, softball field and football field as well as the baseball field at Vanderbilt University. Raymond's experience also includes numerous high school facilities throughout the country. IRaymond is authorized and qualified to install the provided turf product as well as make site-specific decisions throughout the project. IGlobal Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Balon Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www ge0surfaces com RFP#12-10-03 I 1 Mark Roussel is the construction manager for this project. Mark has completed more than 15,000,000 square feet of base construction in the artificial turf industry. 1 JDR Enterprises, Inc is located at 292 South Main Street, Suite 200 in Alpharetta,GA 30009. JDR is the manufacturer for our GeoFlo dynamic shock pad to be used by GeoSurfaces on this project. GrassRoots Manufacturing Services, Inc located in Ellijay, GA is the manufacturer for our GeoGreen replicated grass system. 4. Approach/Methodology 1 The approach and methodology written in the RFP closely resembles the model of construction we follow. We do not build an artificial field that does not incorporate a shock pad. With a litigious society, it is our philosophy to limit the liability of not only our company but also our clients. A field without a shock pad increases the risk 1 of the constructor and the owner by increasing the impact attenuation characteristics of the playing surface. By incorporating our PATENTED shock pad technology we can guarantee that the impact ratings of the field never approach the minimum guidelines set by governing bodies. Our construction approach is very similar to the specifications provided in this REP. We are interested in being the selected General Contractor on this project due to the similarities in the specified design and our patented, proven way of constructing and installing shock pad/artificial turf surfaces. With our experience in the shock pad industry and our proven know how, meeting the time line for the completion of the project is not a concern. 1 5. Cost of Services Please see next 18 pages for price proposal with full scope of work as well as our Maintenance Requirement Manual. 1 1 This section left blank intentionally 1 1 1 1 Global S\9lhetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Raton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.QeosurfaceS.com 4 REP#12-10-03 1 GES A Professional Engineering Firm Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC PROPOSAL FOR GEOGREENTTM GEOFLOTM' DESIGN/BUILD INSTALLATION Project Name: City of Sunny Isles Beach, Attn: Jane Hines, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 331601 Email:jhines @sibfl.net, Ph: 305.947.0606 Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC, (herein called GeoSurfaces) will provide all materials, labor and equipment necessary to install two (2) GeoGreenT" infilled 'replicated grass' fields on a GeoF1oTM shock attenuation and drainage blanket at the Pelican Community Park and the Senator Gwen Margolis Park, in an area approximately 99,532 square feet (actual field dimensions,turf panel configuration and resulting square footage of purchase and/or amount of material shipped, to be determined). GeoSurfaces will install the replicated grass and shock attenuation blanket on a base and perimeter anchor constructed by GeoSurfaces consistent with the requirements in the attached GeoGreenT"/GeoFloT" Design/Build Installation Guide Specifications that is made part of this Proposal by reference. The physical performance criteria and replicated grass specifications are as stated in the GeoGreenT"/GeoFIoTM Design/Build Installation Guide Specifications referenced above. The warranty provided by GeoSurfaces is as stated in the City RFP No. 12-10-03. Commencement of work and shipment of materials shall be in conformance with project specifications and completion of installation shall be per the project schedule agreed to by the parties. Installation is estimated to be completed in approximately 55 good weather working days. TOTAL COST for materials, labor, and equipment to be provided by GeoSurfaces $696,850.00 Pelican Community Park Baseball Field (40,330 square feet) S286,450.00 Senator Gwen Margolis Park Soccer Field (59,202 square feet) 5410,400.00 TAXES: Included X Excluded(see Terms below) 1 TERMS: • If applicable, the cost of permits, engineering fees, water management fees or other license fees will be provided by GeoSurfaces. • Survey for field placement is included in this proposal. Geotechnical testing is NOT included in the cost of this proposal. • The City of Sunny Isles Beach will provide bases as well as anchor systems for each field. • Installation shall not be interrupted or delayed by Purchaser for any reason without prior written approval from GeoSurfaces. Global SSnthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge,LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.0e0sUrraces.corn 5 RFP 4 12-10-03 1 1 • Installation will commence within 15 days of Purchaser's written notice. Completion will be within the agreed upon good weather working days. "Good weather working days" are defined in the Contract Agreement. 1 • Taxes will be excluded to Purchaser in accordance with the laws of the state of the project. Purchaser must provide Global with a valid tax exemption. Purchaser agrees that if the exemption provided is deemed invalid by the applicable state tax authorities, Purchaser will reimburse Geo-Surfaces for ' taxes Geo-Surfaces was required to remit. • A certificate of insurance will be issued to Purchaser upon mobilization to the project site. PAYMENT TERMS: Purchaser will be invoiced by GeoSurfaces. • As agreed to in the contract documents • "Alternate Additions" or change orders will be invoiced to Purchaser upon completion of the work, including freight costs if applicable. Acceptance of Offer to Sell This offer to sell (Proposal and all attachments) is valid for acceptance by Purchaser by the execution of the Acceptance of Proposal below and return of an original to Geo-Surfaces. If the Acceptance of Proposal is ' not received by Geo-Surfaces on or before the Proposal expiration date; this offer to sell shall be deemed automatically cancelled and withdrawn. ' Proposal tendered this day of December 2012. For GE! .URF� 1 > .. wir Charles C. Dawson, CEO w 1 1 1 1 1 1 Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225 907 4763 • wvivy.geosurtaces,com 6 RFP U 12-10-03 1 ' GEOGREEN AND GEOFLO DESIGN AND BUILD INSTALLATION GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS 1. SCOPE OF WORK Geo-Surfaces will provide all labor, materials, equipment and tools necessary for the complete installation of a shock pad with a vertical-to-horizontal draining synthetic turf,in-filled with resilient materials. 1 The work shall include the following items: 1) Begin at existing grade and remove and dispose of unwanted materials to accommodate specified cross-section, slope ' and finished grades. This unwanted material shall be disposed of by the contractor. 2) Contour, slope, and compact remaining sub-base to specified grades. 3) Install compactable,crushed stone to reach finish grade. Compact and laser grade to a tolerance of'/."in 10'. 4) Install a concrete footer as a perimeter anchor with treated board nailer,to match finish grade of stone base. 5) Install trench(collector)drains and attach to the existing outflows as directed by the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 6) Install GeoFlo shock pad and dynamic drainage blanket over entire base and beyond, terminating over trench drains with ' 2 feet width of pervious GeoFlo. 7) Install a replicated grass, fiber will be a minimum 100 Micron, a maximum 2.0 mm width, 100% polyethylene fiber, measuring a maximum of 1.75 inches high, stitched in a maximum 3/8 inch gauge. ' 8) Install resilient infill system(Including1/4'ballast layer)consisting of a specifically formulated mixture of rubber. Infuse infill mixture into synthetic grass in multiple applications. 9) Install markings and colors as outlined in the agreed upon shop drawings. II. REPLICATED GRASS A. SPECIFICATIONS: The Gw Green replicated grass material and infill shall be in accordance with the following: I) The fiber will be a minimum 100 Micron, a maximum 2.0 mm width, non-abrasive, 100% polyethylene mono-filament and parallel fiber in alternating stitch lines, measuring a maximum of 1.75 inches high, stitched in a maximum 3/8 inch ' gauge. The tufted weight shall not be less than 80 ounces per square yard. The fiber shall be 100% polyethylene, (no polypropylene blend permitted), treated with UV inhibitor and shall be tufted at a yarn weight of 60 ounces per square yard. 2) The fiber tufts shall be fanned or unfolded prior to installation and will not exhibit rolling or spiraling. 3) The turf backing shall be a dual laver primary coated with a 20-ounce urethane secondary backing, tufted with a 100% polyethylene yam. ' 4) The replicated grass shall be delivered in 15 feet or 12 feet wide rolls. ' 5) Other markings ma" be permanently installed, in situ, at an additional cost clearly delineated under alternate cost options. 6) The infill material shall consist of a non-compacting specifically graded, granulated crumb rubber above a 'V.." ballast layer. These materials shall be as designated by GeoSurfaces and delivered to the job site in appropriate containers. 7) The GeoFlo shock pad and dynamic drainage blanket shall be delivered in 4 feet or 8 feet wide rolls. B. PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: Global Synthetics EnvironmentaL LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• twwv.aeosurfaces-cOm 7 RFP#12-10-03 1 1 1 The replicated grass surface shall demonstrate by independent,certified laboratory testing: • A minimum average Tuft-Bind(ASTM D-1335)of 8 lbs/force. 1 • A minimum breaking strength (ASTM D-2256)of 420/250(x and y direction)lbs/force. • An initial CI-Max (ASTM F-355-A) for the GeoGreen replicated grass of not more than 110 when installed in conjunction with the GeoFlo shock pad and dynamic drainage blanket. 1 IIL INSTALLATION 1 A. BASE CONSTRUCTION—TURF INSTALLATION: 1 Specific design criteria must include the following: I) The sub-base must slope a minimum of 1/2%(to a maximum of 1%)to the collector drains. 1 2) After sub-base has been properly graded, contoured and sloped as required, it shall be compacted using a three to ten ton vibratory roller, as close as possible to 95% Proctor Density. 3) Additional stone, cement or recycled materials may be installed as is necessary to attain specified finished grade 1 tolerances. Such materials should be compactable enough to provide a stable grade for installation of the turf and fine enough to allow for specified grade tolerance. These additional materials shall be graded to 1/4 inch in 10 feet tolerance, and compacted. 1 4) Finish grading equipment should consist of dual-plane laser-actuated box grader or small mini-grader. Large road graders can be used but are not recommended in all situations. Grading equipment that is not hydraulically-actuated by laser is also not recommended. 1 5) A minimum 6-inch wide x 12-inch deep concrete curb shall be excavated at the precise perimeter of the synthetic grass installation area. The curb shall be constructed with concrete (min. 3000 psi) to a uniform specified grade with a grade tolerance of no more than %.' grade deviation under a 10 foot straight edge. After cure time, a 1.25 inch x 4 inch treated 1 nailer shall be installed to specific perimeter line, by ramset or TapCon, to the newly installed and/or existing concrete anchor. The finished grade of the nailer shall match the perimeter-finished grade of the aggregate base. 1 6) To the inside of the concrete anchor a trench drain shall be installed. The trench drains shall contain flexible, perforated pipe as shown in the engineered design and shall be filled with '/."/." inch clean, fractured stone as is typical. Drains shall be properly graded to insure positive flow of water to outflow. The drains shall be tied in to the existing outflow drains. 1 B. GEOFLO SHOCK PAD AND DYNAMIC DRAINAGE BLANKET INSTALLATION: I) Global will use an electronic or staked grade grid, of not more than 25 feet separation, to establish finished grade of 1 stone base, before installing the GeoFlo blanket. Stone base should not deviate from specified finish grade by more than 1/4 inch under ten feet straight edge. 1 2) Blanket will be installed along full end-to-end length of the field, perpendicular to the direction of slope. The 4 feet or 8 feet wide rows should be installed starting at the crown (or highest grade elevation) and 'shingled' toward the lowest grade elevation (the protruding flange will be placed on the highest elevation side, and the flanged edge of the subsequent roll will be inserted completely under the un-flanged edge of the preceding row). The installation of the rows 1 of GeoFlo will continue in this manner until over the open stone of the perimeter collector drains,where a 2'wide row of pervious (perforated) GeoFlo will be placed, in the same manner. The GeoFlo row nearest the collector drain will be trimmed in width(from the un-flanged edge)to allow precise fit of a 2 feet wide pervious GeoFlo,to anchorage line. The 1 rows of GeoFlo will be bonded and moisture sealed, using a pressure-sensitive tape or Not Melt Glue, as supplied by Global, on all seams. All seams will be sufficiently tight to leave no gaps or irregularities that could reflect through the synthetic grass surface, however, care should be taken to maintain a minimum 1/4 inch separation to allow for thermal expansion. The drainage blanket may be temporarily held in place by stapling to wood nailer,even' few feet. 1 Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.oeosurf aces.com 8 RFP#12-10-03 1 1 3) The flanged edge of a GeoFlo roll must always butt with an un-flanged edge. Where two flanged edges meet due to slope transitions. such as at the crown of the field,one flange edge must be trimmed and removed to prevent a gap in the plane of the GeoFlo surface. 4) The GeoFlo will consist of a high density, cupsated core, covered with a needle punched non-woven geotextile on the top. 5) Total weight of blanket will be a minimum of 24 oz./sv and capable of accepting a compressive load of 20,000 psi, without crushing and while maintaining measurable flow. 6) The GeoFlo will have a core incorporating expansion joints every 4 feet. The shock pad and drainage blanket so constructed, must provide a complete underlayment, over the entire field area, when mechanically bound with mechanical tape: and must not wrinkle, wave. float,buckle or otherwise disturb the planarity of the artificial turf surface, even under the most elevated conditions for thermal expansion to be experienced at the site. 7) The thickness of the blanket will be a minimum of 0.5 inch. C. REPLICATED GRASS INSTALLATION: 1 I) The replicated grass will be installed along the length of the field and cover the full width as shown in the engineering drawings. The carpet rolls are to be installed directly over the properly prepared dynamic drainage blanket base. Extreme care should be taken to avoid disturbing the shock pad. The full width rolls shall be laid out across the field. Utilizing standard state-of-the-art bonding procedures, each roll shall be attached to the next. When all of the rolls of the playing surface have been installed. the sideline areas shall be installed at right angles to the playing field turf. Turf shall be attached,by industrial rustproof staples directly to wood nailer,around perimeter of field at maximum three-inch(3 inch) intervals. 2) The replicated grass rolls shall be installed so that tufted lines are placed as shown on manufacturer's drawing, which drawing shall be pre-approved by Purchaser prior to manufacture of replicated grass. The same drawing shall also show ' location of all optional in situ permanent lines or markings. 3) Immediately after brushing with a motorized rotary nylon broom, the blended infill material shall be spread evenly by using a drop or broadcast spreader(minimum 5 foot wide), in multiple applications, each no more than 15% of the total application, at a uniform rate. Between applications, and just prior and subsequent to infilling the area shall be brushed with the motorized broom. Infill depth will be I inch (1.0°+/- 0.1'), infill material to be uniformly incorporated into the replicated grass system. PROJECT CLOSEOUT/WARRANTY: Upon final acceptance or first use of the finished sports field (whichever occurs ' first)the Geo-Surfaces Warranty becomes effective,which warranty shall be the only warranty obligation by Geo-Surfaces to the Owner. 1 1 1 1 1 Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.Qeosurfaces.com 9 #12-10-03 1 GEosuRFAc ' Eq A Professional Engineering Firm 1 Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC 1 1 1 1 1 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT 1 MANUAL 1 1 1 1 1 1 For Indoor/Outdoor Surfaces 1 1 Global Srmhelics Ern tronmentaL LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge LA 70808 • 225.9074763• www.oeosurfaces.com 10 REP#12-10-03 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE. 3 PROTECTING YOUR SURFACE- 3 CLEANING AND STAIN REMOVAL- 4 General 4 Litter Removal- 4 Stain Removal 5 USAGE GUIDES 7 Field Markings and Decorations- 8 Dry Markings 8 Paints- 8 Load Limits- 8 Snow and Ice Management 8-10 Watering Replicated Grass Surface- /1 Special Events 11 Assemblies and Convocations:. . 11 Shows and Circuses:. . 12 Rock Shows and Concerts: .12 MINOR REPAIRS TO GeoGreen or GeoTrax SURFACES. 12 CONCLUSION- 15 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES. .16 KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER. 16 RECEIPT OF MANUAL- 17 For information or assistance Contact Geo-Surfaces 1 Tel: 225.907.4763 Email: info @geosurfaces.com Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.geosurfaces.com 1 1 RFP IS 12-10-03 1 1 Introduction To Maintenance: Your Global Synthetics Environmental (herein called Geo-Surfaces) artificial surface represents a significant investment. The use and maintenance recommendations contained in this manual will allow you to realize the full potential of your playing surface, and preserves your warranty rights under the Geo-Surfaces Warranty. Following these procedures will extend the life and performance of the product. • Keep it clean. Do not abuse it. Example: vehicle traffic, heavy static loads, fireworks, etc. Make all minor repairs to your surface promptly. • Consult with a Geo-Surfaces professional if your repairs and renovations are complicated. The outflow drainage systems serving the site should be inspected at least annually to insure it is functioning properly. Geo-Surfaces should be informed immediately of any malfunction of the outflow drainage system that might affect the drainage of the field. NOTE: This manual is intended for customer use. It is important that the people who are responsible for field maintenance are thoroughly familiar with its contents and refer to it regularly. The contents in this manual represent the most current information regarding procedures for the proper use and care of GeoGreen and GeoTrax turf products. Protecting Your Surface: KEEP IT CLEAN. The following maintenance precautions are necessary to protect the GeoGreen or GeoTrax surface from damage: Control access to field • Keep your surface free of litter, mud and debris. Post signs prohibiting smoking and carrying food or drink onto the field. Restrict the use of motorized vehicles on the surface; only vehicles properly wheeled and weighted should be allowed. Repair minor damage promptly. Cleaning and Stain Removal: General: Rain is the best cleanser. Rainfall gently cleans the GeoGreen and GeoTrax fibers of dust, pollen and airborne pollutants in a way that is difficult to duplicate. In areas where rainfall is scarce - or during prolonged periods of drought - an occasional watering is beneficial to cleanse the artificial surface. Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225 907 4763• www aeosurtaces.com 12 RFP#12-10-03 1 ' Listed below are the required precautionary maintenance practices: Keep trash and litter containers on site. ' > Route field access traffic in such a way to minimize mud/dirt tracking on the field. Set up drinks for athletes during practice breaks off the field if possible. Enforce a smoke free environment and discourage the use of chewing tobacco. Set up drinks during games, when possible, on tables made of exterior grade plywood. Litter Removal: Light trash (paper, peanut shells, sunflower seeds, athletic tape etc.) and airborne dust can be removed easily with a lawn sweeper or a motorized vacuum. When using machines, several points should be observed: Brush Type: The sweeper should have synthetic fiber bristles such as nylon or polypropylene. The minimum ' brush length should be 2. 5 ". The maximum bristle diameter should be .030 ". The br sh must con ain no meti1 or wire; Metal fibers can fall out and cause injuries to players and can also damage the surface. Brush Setting: The brush setting should be monitored. The actual setting will of course depend on the model and type of sweeper. Set the brush so that it barely touches the tips of the fibers of the turf. DO NOT SET THE BRUSH SO LOW THAT IT DIGS INTO THE TURF PILE OR BACKING. Too low a setting will damage the turf. Vacuum cleaners are not recommended for removing mud. Contact your Geo-Surfaces representative if you have any questions about the type of machine to use or brush settings. Temperature Limitations: Never use a motorized vacuum sweeper during the heat of the day if the ambient temperature exceeds 90 degrees F. Turf Loading Limitations: Brushing and brush cleaning may require several trips over the field to finish the operation. Any sweeper that weighs more than 300 lbs. should have pneumatic tires with a maximum tire pressure of 35 pounds per square inch (psi). Do not park vehicles on the turf, especially in the heat of the day, or leave vehicles on wet turf for extended periods of time. Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baron Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.aeosurfaees.cam 13 RFP N 12-10-03 1 1 1 Exhaust Fumes: 1 The type of fuel or power used by a sweeper is of no major importance. However, if the sweeper has an internal combustion engine,make certain that the hot engine exhaust is not discharged down toward the playing surface. Hot objects can damage the field and engine exhaust may soil it. Check to make sure that the sweeper is designed in such a way that a hot muffler or exhaust pipe cannot drop onto the surface. 1 Oil.Spillage, Etc.:. 1 Care should be taken to prevent lubricating oil, grease; transmission fluids, etc. from dripping or spilling on the turf surface. Such spills can discolor the surface. Proper maintenance procedures must be observed in this regard. Batten acid and other fluids must not be allowed on the surface. Never change or add fluids to maintenance equipment while on the surface. CAUTION: Because electrically powered units may not be properly grounded, do not use 1 them on wet or damp surfaces. 1 General Instructions: 1 GeoGreen and GeoTrax fibers are among the most stain resistant in the industry. Most "stains" on polyethylene fields are not true "stains" but rather residue of foreign matter that must be 1 promptly and thoroughly removed. The first rule in spot removal is promptness. It is always easier to clean up a fresh spill than one that has dried and 1 hardened. Remove any solid or paste-like deposit with a spatula or table knife. Blot up excess liquids with a thick stack of paper towels or a dry absorbent such as"kitty litter' or Fullers Earth. Dry absorbents can then be swept or vacuumed up. 1 Procedure: Geo-Surfaces artificial turf has good resistance to staining. However, it is important to realize 1 they are only one part of a sophisticated system of various components designed for overall field performance. Some cleaning agents that are safe for the fiber can be harmful to other components of the system. 1 Cleaning agents are grouped Into the following two groups: 1 GROUP ONE: These cleaning agents can be used in liberal amounts directly on the turf surface and should only be applied by 1 rubbing a cloth soaked in the cleaner. The following procedures should be noted: 1) A warm, mild solution of granular household detergent such as Tide or ALL in water, or any neutral low-sud detergent that is recommended for fine fabrics. Use approximately one teaspoon to one pint of water. This will handle most stains, as the list below indicates. 1 Global Synthetics EnvironmentaL LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www geosurfaces.com 14 RFP#12-10-03 1 1 Examples: Coffee, Tea, Cola, Grape Juice, Tomato Juice, Beer, Cocoa, Water Color, Butter Milk Ice Cream, Margarine, Ketchup, Food Coloring, Mustard, Merthiolate 2) A three percent solution of ammonia in water for more severe cleaning problems. (NOTE: household ammonia is three percent. Industrial aqua ammonia is 33%. Dilute nine pans water to one pan industrial ammonia, or the available supply as appropriate.) Thoroughly flush the surface, rinse with plenty of cold water afterwards. 3) Clean, dry absorbents such as paper towels or commercial "kitty litter" can be used for applicable stains. GROUP Two: In the second group of cleaners, where agents must be applied sparing(); care must be taken to avoid penetration into the turfftbers. These cleaners will eat away at the turf backing. The following is a list of these type cleaners and what they are used for: I) Mineral spirits or a grease spot-remover will be effective with stains listed below: Examples: Asphalt, Ball-point Pen, Crayon, Shoe Polish, Cooking Oil, Floor Wax, Suntan Oil, Lipstick, 1 Motor Grease, Motor Oil, *Chewing Gum, Rubber Cleat Marks *Chewing gum is a common hazard and can be removed by freezing. Aerosol packs of refrigerant are available from ' carpet cleaning suppliers for this propose. 2) A mixture of white distilled vinegar in an equal amount of water, to neutralize animal waste. 1 Flush thoroughly with water after application. 3) A one-percent solution of hydrogen peroxide in water, to treat fungus or mold spots. Flush ' thoroughly with water after application. 4) For large oil or greasy stains, contact your representative for details. CAUTION:Mineral Spirits and other petroleum-based solvents are flammable, therefore do not smoke or permit open flames near where these are being used Be sure the area is well ventilated where solvent cleaners are used For more difficult stains, it may be necessary to clean with both the detergent solution and the dry-cleaning fluid For such stains as paint, shoe dye and model airplane glue -a commercial carpet cleaner should be consulted. Avoid the use of any solution containing bleach, highly caustic detergent cleaners (p11 above 9), high Important Reminder: When trying any of cleaning solution on your surface always try it on a small piece on the outside of the field, not a high concentration area. Let the cleaner sit for a day to make 1 certain that it doesn't destroy the surface. Global Ssuthelics En.ironmentaL LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.geosurfaces.com 15 REP#12-10-03 1 1 Field Marking and Decoration applied by owner: 1 Some field owners like to use elaborate field decoration, including mid-field and end zone designs in assorted colors. Others prefer the simpler approach of sharp, well-defined game markings with no extraneous decoration. In either instance, the materials and techniques used in applying paints will 1 determine the life of the markings and the ease of removal when these need to be changed. When marking the surface, do not apply paint too heavily, as a light application will give you good visibility and adequate life. 1 Dry Markings: 1 Temporary markings can be applied by using the same chalk dust used for natural turf fields. In some cases, chalk dust can be slurred with water for wet application. Chalk dust markings however, tend to be picked up and spread by the feet of players on the field, leaving tracks in unmarked areas. Chalk 1 markings are easily washed away or spread by water. They may be obliterated by a hard rain-shower. The only advantage for chalk markings is low cost. Paints: Regardless of the type of paint used and design required, best results will be obtained when paint is 1 applied to a clean, dry, dust-and-grease-free base. It is extremely important that old, degraded paint and dirt be washed off any area that is to be repainted to achieve the best appearance and traffic resistance. 1 Geo-Surfaces has developed special tools and methods for painting, paint removal and cleaning of synthetic surfaces. If your surface needs this type of attention, contact your representative for quotations and scheduling. If, however, you elect to perform these operations yourself, the following guidelines 1 will assist you. Load Limits: 1 If proper steps are taken, almost any requirement can be accommodated, but certain precautions are necessary. Protection of the drainage blanket Of applicable)of the playing surface is especially important. 1 As a general rule, no long-term static load of more than 5 psi (500 lbs/SF), nor any transient rolling load of more than 100 psi should be applied to any GeoGreen or GeoTrax surface (GeoFlo underpad). Rolling loads of up to 100 psi are acceptable on an occasional basis. (The loading of a pneumatic-tired 1 vehicle is approximately equal to the air pressure in its tires.) It is good practice to eliminate any unnecessary long-term static loads. Sheets of 1/4 inch exterior 1 plywood or pieces of 2 x 10 lumber should be used to spread major static loads and thus minimize the risk of damage to the turf system. 1 NOTE: Under static loads, the surface should first be covered with a load spreader such as polyethylene sheeting to keep it clean. New plywood may contain materials that will leach out and stain the turf if it is exposed to water therefore a polypropylene barrier should be used under the plywood to 1 prevent this from happening. 1 Global S)mbetics Environmental,LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge,LA 70808 • 225 907 4763• www-geosurfaces.cum 16 RFP#12-10-03 1 Snow and Ice Management: Snow and ice are not harmful to the GeoGreen or GeoTrax surfaces and can generally be left to melt and run off on their own accord. Sometimes however, it becomes essential to clear away snow and ice to permit scheduled use of the field. When this happens, we suggest leaving the snow in place until just before game time. Doing so will minimize the risk of ice build up from cold wind blowing across a damp snow-cleared surface. Ice removal is more difficult, especially if a heavy layer has built up following freezing rains (see below). Two methods are used for snow removal: ' SNOW REMOVAL— Removal can usually be accomplished by motorized brushing or snow-blowing. Geo-Surfaces does not recommend plowing*. The motorized brush can be a ride-on tractor type similar to the Lay-Mor 6HC or multiple walk-behinds similar to the Lay-Mor 2A. In a brushing operation the snow should be brushed to the sidelines and accumulated for collection off of the replicated grass surface. If snow blowers are utilized, skids should be set to keep bottom edge of blower above top of turf. 1 Collection vehicles should be limited to two axils to limit weight. Operators of collection vehicles must be instructed in proper operation of vehicles on turf and should be restricted to straight-line operation (no turning) while on turf. ' Brushing will allow the deepest removal of snow, since snow-blowing(or plowing) must not penetrate below top of turf. After snow is removed, compacted residual snow remaining within the turf can be ' sprayed with bio-degradable, eco-friendly de-icer (Geo-Surfaces is not responsible for damage caused by inappropriate chemicals applied to the turf. Contact your Geo-Surfaces' representative for approval, before applying, if there is any question or doubt regarding the appropriateness of any product). Tractor- type brushes have water reservoir and spray systems, which can be utilized for this purpose. *NOTE: Plowing is not recommended because of risks associated with control of the operator. Rubber-edge blades and light vehicles can be utilized, however, depending on the depth and moisture content of the snow, the resistance transferred to the drive wheels of the plow will vary greatly. There is too much risk that an operator will spin the drive wheels or that too much force will be transferred to the turf through the drive wheels. The normal restrictions associated with driving on turf also apply. It is unrealistic to expect operators to always practice the necessary degree of care or always have the extent of knowledge necessary for safe and proper snow-plowing operation. Snow Blowers: If the snow is dry and powdery, it can be swept or blown from the field using a rotary brush or t snow blower. Be sure that any machinery used is set so as not to dig into the turf or gouge the surface. If using a blower: I) The first pass of the blower should be down the center of the field. 2) Second pass should be made at the edge of either side of the first pass and the blower must be adjusted so that the snow is deposited in the truck. 3) The blower then continues down one side and up the other accompanied by the truck. 4) Clean off remaining snow with a mechanical broom. 1 Global Sptheties Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• YMiw.geosurfaces,com I 7 RFP#12-10-03 i 1 It is recommended that all of the equipment used as described above be moved on pneumatic tires. J.IiGS, STUDS AND CHAINS WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND SHOULD NOT BF US D, Snow removal equipment may be stopped momentarily on the turf surface, but DO NOT PA • K SLi N i UIPMENT ON THE FIELD OVERNIGHT OR FOR SEVERAL, HOURS- Tire pressure should be below 35 psi. Important: Keep tarps or field covers off the field in freezing weather. Tarps and covers can freeze to the turf by means of condensation and thus can be very difficult to remove for a scheduled event. Ice Renwval: In some cases it will be desirable to go over the field with a lawn roller or rotary street broom to break up and sweep away frost or ice. If the day is sunny and the frost or ice is not excessive, it tends to melt readily over synthetic surfaces,especially with player foot traffic to aid the process. In the event of extreme cold weather and a heavy layer of ice, there is little choice but to use chemicals to assist in getting rid of it. Remember, any ice-melting chemical put on the field will leave residue that may leave the turf slippery or sticky. Such residue should be washed off the turf as soon as weather permits. Many chemicals commonly used for ice melting (rock salt, ammonium nitrate and calcium chloride) are irritating to human skin, corrosive to equipment or harmful to synthetic turf These chemicals should NOT be used on the GeoGreen or GeoTrax surfaces. The only ice-melter found to date that is safe, inexpensive and non-corrosive is.fertilizer grade urea.* When a surface has been subjected to a freezing rain or is heavily frostcoated, thawing can be hastened by broadcast application of pilled, fertilizer grade urea The spread rate will be determined in some measure by the amount of ice present,but 100 pounds per 3000 square feet is a good starting point. After spreading,the urea should be allowed to remain in place for half an hour or more to melt the ice. It should then be removed from the field (along with the water it has picked up) with a squeegee. Urea will be less effective as the temperature drops below 10 to 12 degrees F and it is ineffective below 0 degrees F. A thick residue of urea will be left behind after the field has been gone over with a squeegee or ' swept. In wet weather this film will make the field somewhat slippery. As soon as the danger of a hard freeze has past, the field should be washed down with liberal amounts of water to remove traces of the urea. WARNING: DO NOT USE COMMON SALT, ROCK SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE; t AMMONIUM NITRATE or any other corrosive or irritating chemicals to melt ice on playing surface as they may damage equipment, harm personnel or the turf. ' *Urea may be a mild eye irritant. If it gets into a person's eye, it should be washed out with liberal amounts of water. Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.geosurfaces.com 18 RFP#12-10-03 1 1 Watering Synthetic Turf Surfaces: Some owners have found it desirable to deliberately wet their synthetic turf surfaces, especially in periods of very hot weather. Wetting the surface provides moisture for cooling the field before evaporation takes place. It also acts as a lubricant to the turf but it must be noted it may also lower traction to a slight degree. On a hot sunny day outdoor playing surfaces can receive enough radian energy to evaporate about a quart of water per square yard per hour. As the moisture evaporates the temperature of the synthetic turf will match that of natural grass in the same area. A full sized soccer, hockey or football field may evaporate up to 1,200 gallons of water per hour in extremely hot weather. If you decide to water your field, be careful to distribute the water evenly. If water is put on the field, it should not be from a polluted or non-potable water supply. Special Events: (Non-Designated Uses) 1 Assemblies and Convocations: Facilities with synthetic surfaces are often used for graduation ceremonies at many Colleges and Universities. The basic precaution is to keep long-term static loads below 500 pounds per square foot by the use of plywood or other load spreaders. Normally, 4' x 8 ' foot sheets of 3/. inch plywood do a good job of load spreading, provided the load is not applied too near the edges of each panel. Polyethylene film should be laid over the turf under the load spreaders to avoid staining or spoilage of the turf. Any chairs placed directly on the playing field surface should be inspected to be sure that the tips of the legs couldn't damage the turf. Metal chair legs should be protected with rubber tips. The legs of wooden chairs should be free of any sharp edges that may tear the turf or damage the underpad. Shows and Circuses: Events such as equestrian shows and circuses fall outside the recommended lists of designed activities for synthetic surfaces, although a number of them have been held successfully without incident. If events of this nature are to be held, precautions regarding static loads are especially important. Provisions should also be made for the prompt removal of animal waste. Activities involving an open flame on the playing surface should be strictly prohibited. Rock Shows and Concerts: "Rock and Roll" concerts have become popular events in recent years. These events also fall outside the recommended list of designed uses for most surface installations. The problem of surface loading to support stages and show equipment is obvious, but can generally be overcome with proper load spreaders. Unfortunately, a much more serious problem is control of crowd behavior. 1 Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225 907 4763• •MWLgeosurtaces.cam 19 RFP it 12-10-03 1 1 Warranty Limitations: IN THE CASE OF ALL NON-DESIGNED USES FOR GEOGREEN OR GEOTRAX SURFACES, THE OWNER IS ADVISED THAT ANY RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE TURF IS NOT COVERED BY GEO-SURFACES WARRANTY. THE ABOVE-MENTIONED 1 THREE CATEGORIES ALL FALL UNDER THIS LISTING OF NON-DESIGNED USES. MINOR REPAIRS TO GEOGREEN OR GEOTRAX SURFACES Your playing surface has been carefully engineered to provide many years of service. hh the case of vandalism or unusual abuse, limit your maintenance staff to performing minor repair. For more serious problems, consult your Geo-Surfaces representative. When to Repair: 1 To properly maintain a replicated grass playing field, be aware of the day-to-day activities, usage and condition of the facility. It is very important that any minor damage be repaired immediately because a small problem may eventually grow into a major repair. In addition to routine awareness of field conditions, once or twice a year each field should be given a careful and thorough inspection, preferably in the spring with a follow-up in early fall. All seams should be inspected and any loose areas noted and repaired. Go over the body of each panel of fabric and note any rips and/or tears. Assess the status of the under-padding and the condition of the surface. In the case of an older and/or heavily used field, inspections should be 1 made more frequently. Why a Spring inspection? Fields endure their heaviest scheduled activity during the fall months. Once your inspection has been completed you may require the assistance of a professional Geo-Surfaces crew. Your Geo- Surfaces representative is always available to assist in the case of an emergency, but planned visits permit more efficient and cost effective service. If repairs are required they are easier to make in warm.dry weather. Adhesives will hold better and cure faster when there is more opportunity to leave the repaired area undisturbed. Gluing repairs should not be attempted if the field is wet. What Are "Minor Repairs"? An open spot in a seam, where the loose area in the seam extends from a few inches to two feet along a glued seam line (where at least one of the turf edges is still attached to the seam tape). Cuts, rips or tears in the surface fabric that are less than six inches or so in length do not generally require the insertion of seam tape. These can also be regarded as minor unless allowed to become larger. Sewing or adhering the repairs can handle all of these problems. Global Synthetics Environmental,LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225 907 4763• 'HMV.geosurfaces.cam 20 RFP#12-10-03 1 1 ' To repair minor seam openings or loose seam areas: I) Vacuum rubber from the turf to be repaired. 2) Be sure that the fabrics to be adhered are dry, free from loose rubber, dirt, old adhesive and other foreign matter. 3) Clean the area to be repaired and wipe the opening with methyl-ethyl-ketone (MEK), toluene, or if neither is available, with mineral spirits. 4) Position the fabric to check for satisfactory final placement. 5) Be sure the seaming tape to which the fabric will be adhered is itself adhered to the underlying pad. 6) Trowel a small amount of adhesive from an adhesive bottle on to the seaming tape. Avoid excessive adhesive to reduce the possibility of bleed through or bleed out. Spread the adhesive with a knife or trowel so that the entire fabric is coated lightly and evenly. 7) Press the fabric into the adhesive bed uniformly. 8) Weight down the area and allow curing of at least 24 hours. 9) Spread rubber on the repaired area and brush into the turf thoroughly until even with surrounding playing areas. WARNING: MEK, toluene and mineral spirits are highly flammable and vapors can be harmful. Use in an open, ventilated area. DO NOT use near an open flame or any other sources of ignition. SMOKING SHOULD BE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THIS AREA! 1 Other Typical Repairs: Cigarette Burns: A lit cigarette can damage any turf system. On nylon surfaces, the cigarette may scorch and blacken the turf. Use a hand held metal brush (such as is used to remove paint) and brush the spot vigorously to separate the fibers. If brushing the turf does not remove the damage, take a razor knife and cut the fused area away. tWe recommend you contact Geo-Surfaces before attempting minor repairs. It is always best for Geo-Surfaces to perform or oversee even minor repairs. Prohibited Activities > Storage of materials such as drums, lumber, equipment, etc. > Unnecessary vehicle traffic. ' > The use of long spike track shoes associated with cinder tracks. > Open flame, fireworks, welding, etc. > Use of wire brushes in any form. ' > Heavy loads exceeding more than the static load of a BW60 bomag roller. > Use of cleaning equipment, methods or materials not authorized. > l-Iigh-pressure water sprays exceeding 1,000 psi. Vehicles with non-pneumatic tires. > Introduction of rubber or other infill, of any kind. > Pets or other animals should not be allowed on the replicated grass. Global Snthetics Ens ironmentaL LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.geosarraces.com 21 RFP 0 12-10-03 1 1 1 Key points to remember 1 > Keep the field clean. > Brush the turf surface as often as required (every 100 to 120 hrs of use). > Post "NO SMOKING" signs around the turf. Some people break the rules, but most will follow them. Surfaces do not burn readily, but will scorch as a result of cigarettes and burning matches. > Do not park vehicles on the field for hours or overnight. 1 > Do not abuse the surface by overloading it. Place plywood on surface to protect and to displace weight of heavy loads over a larger area. > Call for help or advice when you have questions about your field and its use. Your representative 1 can assist with your questions and inquiries and we are always eager to help you experience your field to its fullest potential. > Following the exact recommendations and procedures shown in this manual, will assure that 1 your GeoGreen and GeoTrac surfaces will give you years of good service with minimal maintenance. > Footwear should be restricted to molded cleats (maximum '/. inch), turf shoes, or other flat-soled 1 athletic shoes, such as cross-trainers or running shoes. Use of metal cleats or spikes is acceptable but should also be limited to a maximum length of% inch 1 1 1 1 This section left blank intentionally 1 1 1 1 1 1 Global Slmhetics EncitonmentaL LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225 907 4763• www.oeosurfaoes.eom 22 RFP#12-10-03 1 6. References INFL Challenge Field Grand Cayman Islands Mark Scotland 345.916.2625 78,000 S.F. NFL Pro Bowl (GeoFlo Only) Honolulu, Hawaii Brian Oliver 775.219.5970 101,000 S.F. I Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Jill White 225.266.2648 80,000 S.F. LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA Dennis Mitchell 225.578.5682 108,000 S.F. IMarucci Elite Baton Rouge, LA Kyle Achord 225.761.4321 30,000 S.F. Arkansas State University Jonesboro,AR Randy Knowles 870.972.2578 94,000 S.F. 1 University of Central Arkansas Conway,AR Allen Gum 501.499.1707 213,000 S.F. 1 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Tim Leger 337.529.7587 93,000 S.F Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR Kale Gober 501.269.8186 82,000 S.F. 1 City of Lafayette, Clark Field Lafayette, LA Jim Edwards 337.291.5671 93,000 S.F. 1 Parkview Baptist School Baton Rouge, LA Kenny Guillot 225.610.7622 78,000 S.F. Mineral Springs High School Mineral Springs, AR Vince Perrin 479.883.9886 101,000 S.F. IZachary High School Zachary, LA Bob Howell 225.241.6096 141,000 S.F. ISt.Thomas More High School Lafayette, LA Kim Broussard 337.280.1767 101,000 S.F. Teurlings Catholic High School Lafayette, LA Sonny Charpentier 337.316.0625 152,000 S.F. I West Monroe High School West Monroe, LA Don Shows 318.323.3771 81,000 S.F. 1 City of Zachary, LA Zachary, LA Shane Hebert 225.268.9323 55,000 S.F. IJackson Parish, LA Jonesboro, LA Mike Simonelli 318.533.3630 21,000 S.F. UCLA Los Angeles, CA Doc Kreis 310.613.8854 19,000 S.F. IWoodward Academy College Park, GA Brian Smallwood 251.599.7144 80,000 S.F. 1 Hope High School Hope, AR Bill Hoglund 870.703.9611 138,000 S.F. Baseball Elite-Marucci Houston,TX Joe Lawrence 225.993.6200 28,000 S.F. I 23 IGlobal Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road o Baton Rouge.LA 70808. 225 907-4763 • w■scgeosurfaces.com RFP#12-10-03 I 1 1 - �iii HENDERSON �tava S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y E X C E L L E N C E • S P I R I T • T R A D I T I O N May 10, 2011 GeoSurfaces Charles Dawson 17827 N. Achord Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Charles, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible job your team did on the Carpenter-Haygood Stadium turf project. We still cannot believe the project was completed in 22 working days. Since the field was completed we have had record rain falls and tornadoes have 1 ravaged our area. We had a 5" rainfall in just under two hours and that was followed by 7" rain storm in just over three hours. Our stadium field has never had adequate drainage and to witness these types of storms and not have any water on our field at any time during these storms is completely amazing. The drainage technology installed here is absolutely the best I have ever seen and I can say prior to this construction these same storms would have devastated our field and made it unusable. The project was a huge success and we could not be happier with the turf. You can see no infill and there is absolutely no rubber pellets moving around on the field. The coaching staff and players are very excited about the new possibilities the field gives them from a recruiting and practice standpoint. Thank you again for the efforts you took to make sure this project was completed to the highest standards. Please have anyone interested in your company call me directly if they have any questions about the products or your company. Sincerely, T. Kale Gober Director of Athletics Henderson State University 0: (870)230-5161 F: (870)230-5408 1 1 24 1 Global Synthetics Environmental.LLC • 6326 Highland Road •Baton Rouge.LA 70808• 225,907-4763 • wrwr.geosurfacescom RFP#12-10-03 1 dvanced Road Construction & Paving cJ � 1 Tuesday,November 18,2008 Global Synthetics 8 Environmental GeoSurfaces 17827 N.Achord Road Baton Rouge,LA 70817 Charlie, I am writing to give you an annual report on our field. As you know,we are coming up on the two-year anniversary of its installation. As a professional engineer,I have to admit I was at first skeptical of the GeoFlo drainage design. My previous expertise consisted of a layered stone construction design that was dependent on the infiltration capabilities of the stone draining base. In the Cayman Islands it is not uncommon during hurricane/tropical storm season to receive as much as 3 inches of rain per hour. We also have the concern of a very high water table to deal with when designing drainage cross sections. With the GeoFlo system,we have not experienced a single accumulation of water on this field despite the record rainfalls nor have we experienced any grade deformities. The GeoFlo system has been simply better than advertised and has exceeded any possible expectations that we had. In addition,the GeoSurfaces field was selected by the NFL to be the host surface for the annual NFL Quarterback Challenge competition that was held on Grand Cayman again this year. For the second straight year the surface has received rave reviews ' by the players and sponsors. The NFL representatives unanimously selected the GeoSurfaces field after touring other infill fields on the island and are very happy with the facility. When investigating infill turfs for our project,we were told over and over by the so-called-consultants"that there was essentially 1 no difference in the turf that each company offered. This could not be more untrue. Either these people are blind or have no fundamental understanding of turf construction and physical characteristics. When inspecting all three fields again this year,the difference is vast and almost comical in comparison to the GeoSurfaces design. The other two fields look black due to the tremendous amount of rubber and the sparse design of the blades of grass. The GeoSurfaces field on the other hand has no visible infill and the surface temperatures are almost 25 degrees cooler because of this. It looks like a plush,green,finely ' manicured,natural grass field. This lack of moving or visble infill takes the performance of the surface to a different level in direct comparison to the other fields on the island. Again,thanks for your engineering expertise and your phenomenally designed products. I look forward to working with you on any upcoming project that I may be a part of. Sincerely, 1 Mark Scotland 1 1 PO BOX 10749,GRAND CAYMAN KYI.1007, CAYMAN ISLANDS 5 PADDINGTON PLACE, UNIT 7 TEL:(345)943-PAVE(7283) FAX:(345) 943.7282 ' EMAIL:INFO e ARCPAVING.COM 25 tGlobal Synthetics Environmental.LLC o 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808• 225/907-4763 • www.geosurfaces.com RFP N 12-10-03 1 I I @ R. J. Griffin & Company eenmet Contractors IA ISA AMBER OF IKEA DWI CCIGrmICTTON CROP 1 February 24, 2010 .ATLANTA Geo-Surfaces Charles Dawson AUSTIN I 17827 N. Achord Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 CIIANLOITE Re: Woodward Academy Synthetic Field COLWIA66 SPRINGS ICharles, 04L AS We have recently completed the 22 million dollar Athletic Complex at °LN'SN I Woodward Academy and I wanted to take time to thank you for an outstanding job on the athletic field. We worked with several sub- °Ff MOINES contractors on this and other projects and I have to say your team was one of the best. We appreciate the way your guys handled the time crunch we MOU6TON I were in and the way you were able to come through to help us meet the time restraints on your phase of the project. KANSAS CITY The staff at Woodward was extremely happy with not only the incredible MINNEAPOLIS I field but also the manner at which you attacked all of the challenges with this particular project and jobsite. The field itself has lived up to the play NASHVILLE characteristics you promised. No visible or moving infill is present on the field and the drainage is outstanding. At first, I was unsure of how the OKLAHOMA CITY I GeoFlo drainage blanket would perform but now that I have witnessed the OMAHA results I'm not sure if I would ever consider installing anything else under a synthetic playing surface. At one point this season,Woodward had the only m0E616 field in a 10 mile radius that remained playable through all of the record I rainfall. Even in the highest storm intensities not a single puddle or splash .06 AN6 was present and Woodward never cancelled a scheduled event due to rain. SEATTLE Again, thanks for a job well done and if we are ever contacted in the future 1 about the construction of a synthetic turf field you will be the first person I 6FN N6FIELO,MO call. Feel free to give my contact information to any prospective client that needs information about your products. Please let me know if I can ever be TOPEKA used as a reference or make a phone call on behalf of you or your Icompany. Sincerely, i - I 6:',.,u ciiim, IBrian Smallwood LEEDBI AP Project Manager I 600 MOUNT VERNON HWY.SUITE 200.ATLANTA.GA 50225 I TEL>770.6a121066 I FAX>/70.651.64113 I WWW.NIO°IFFIN.COM 26 IGlobal Synthetics Environmental,LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808. 225i907-4763 • T+Ww.geosurfaces.com RFP#12-19-03 I 7. Examination of Site Affirmation Pelican Community Park 1 AFFIDAVIT 1 I, Charles C. Dawson, affirm that representatives of GeoSurfaces have conducted a site visit, examined the bid documents and is not guilty of collusion or fraud in the preparation of this offer. The undersigned being first duly sworn as provided by law, deposes an says: This Affidavit is made with the knowledge and intent that it is to be filed with the City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission and that it will be relied upon by said County, in an consideration which may give to and 1 any action it may take with respect to this bid. The'undersigned is authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of, 1 GLOBAL SYNTHETICS ENVIRONMENTAL a, Limited Liability Company, formed - - 'er the laws of the State of Louisiana of which he is the CEO. 1 G ((o 1 Charles C. Dawson AFFIANT'S TITLE 1 Taken, sworn and subscribed to before me this 11th day of December 2012 1 � • SHARON C. RAGUSA---NOTARY PUBLIC 606 - 1 Lifetime Commission = 1 1 1 1 ' 1 Global Synthetics Environmental. LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge. LA 70808 • 225/907-4763 • www.2eosurfaces.com 21 REP N 12-10-03 1 1 7. Examination of Site Affirmation Senator Gwen Margolis Park AFFIDAVIT I, Charles C. Dawson, affirm that representatives of GeoSurfaces have conducted a site visit, examined the bid documents and is not guilty of collusion or fraud in the preparation of this offer. The undersigned being first duly sworn as provided by law, deposes an says: This Affidavit is made with the knowledge and intent that it is to be filed with the City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission and that it will be relied upon by said County, in an consideration which may give to and any action it may take with respect to this bid. The undersigned is authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of, GLOBAL SYNTHETICS ENVIRONMENTAL a, Limited Liability Company, formed un laws of the State of Louisiana of which he is the CEO. CEo Charles C. Dawson AFFIANT'S TITLE Taken, sworn and subscribed to before me this 11th day of December 2012 SHARON C. RAGUSA---NOTARY PUBLI 9606 % - Lifetime Commission I 1 1 1 Global Synthetics Environmental. LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge. LA 70808 • 225f907-4763 • www.geosurfaces.com 2$ REP# 12-10-03 1 I 1 - CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Avenue - Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 5�" f-'tE 305.947.0606 4' ?' 1 . www.sibfl.net 0 ' rayaf SUN ii.S I DELIVER TO: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ECity of Sunny Isles Beach SECTION 6 City Clerk BID SUBMITTAL FORMS OPENING: 10:00 A.M. 18070 Collins Avenue 12/05/2012 Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 IPLEASE QUOTE PRICES F.O.B. DESTINATION, LESS TAXES, DELIVERED IN CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA INOTE: City of Sunny Isles Beach is exempt from all taxes(Federal, State, and Local). Bid price should be less all taxes. Tax Exemption Certificate furnished upon request. 1 Issued by: Purchasing Agent Date Issued: This Bid Submittal Consists of 1 11/01/2012 Pages 25 through 28 Sealed bids are subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Request for Proposal and the accompanying I Bid Submittal. Such other contract provisions, specifications, drawings or other data as are attached or incorporated by reference in the Bid Submittal, will be received at the office of the City Clerk at the address shown above until the above stated time and date, and at that time, publicly opened for furnishing the supplies or services described in the accompanying Bid Submittal Requirement. IRFP 12-10-03 ARTIFICIAL TURF FOR GWEN MARGOLIS AND PELICAN COMMUNITY PARK IA Bid Deposit in the amount of 5%of the total amount of the bid shall accompany all bids A Performance Bond in the amount of 1000/0 of the total amount of the bid will be required upon execution of the contract by the successful bidder and City of Sunny Isles Beach IProcurement Agent: Firm Name: Marcanthony Tulloch �4 G L4G ICommoditvCode(sl: �' t S kCAA Geo - 5-ort4ces IRETURN ONE ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES OF HID SUBMITTAL PAGES AND AFFIDAVITS ' FAILURE TO SIGN PAGE 27 OF SECTION 4 BID SUBMITTAL WILL RENDER YOUR BID NON- //IL // RESPONSIVE I ( /I aEr/ri C 440./.0 a/ (�emi2s-si City of Sunny Isles Beach Request for Proposal No. 12-10-03 I zq CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 s V"."` (F, —. 305.947.0606 I wv w.sibfl.net I7 .74)Of suv P-14 SECTION 6 BID SUBMITTAL FOR: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA 1 INSTRUCTIONS: COMPLETE PART I OR PART II, WHICHEVER APPLIES PART I: LIST BELOW ARE THE DATES OF ISSUE FOR EACH ADDENDUM RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BID Addendum #1, Dated 13NO✓ Addendum #2, Dated °3 PEC 1. Addendum #3, Dated Pi FI 0(1 OCC /2 &2 1 Addendum #4, Dated Addendum#5, Dated Addendum #6, Dated Addendum #7, Dated Addendum #8, Dated PART II: t ❑ NO ADDENDUM WAS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BID FIRM NAME: 674 LA Syaviciics g• lPO en I LCC O94 6e,Sur&ce5 tAUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: // DEG/I TITLE OF OFFICER: CEO 1 City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Proposal No. 12-10-03 ?S 30 1 • 1 CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 s,3"='itrE 305.947.0606 0. ` >'• 1 -- www.sibfl.net ,`, 8 — gig 1 a --C? 4-e C `,1��OF sus�� BID SUBMITTAL FORM Bid Title: ARTIFICIAL TURF FOR GWEN MARGOLIS AND PELICAN COMMUNITY PARK 1 The undersigned Proposers proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an agreement with The City of Sunny Isles Beach in the form included in the Contract Documents to perform and furnish all 1 Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents. 1 The Proposers accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid and Instructions to Proposers, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after the day of Bid opening. The Proposers 1 agrees to sign and submit the Agreement with the Bonds and other documents required by the Bidding Requirements within ten days after the date of the City's Notice of Award. In submitting this Bid, the Proposer represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that: 1 • The Proposer has familiarized himself/herself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work, site, locality, and all local conditions and Law and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance, or 1 furnishing of the Work. • The Proposer has studied carefully all reports and drawings of subsurface 1 conditions and drawings of physical conditions. • The Proposer has given the City written notice of all conflicts, errors, discrepancies that it has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written 1 resolution thereof by City is acceptable to the Proposer. • This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any 1 undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; the Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposers to submit a false or sham Bid; the Proposer has not solicited or 1 induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from Bidding; and Proposer has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Proposers or over the City. 1 The City and the successful Proposer will establish completion times for each individual Work Item and the successful Proposer agrees that the work will be completed within the time frames agreed upon and stipulated in the individual Purchase Orders and/or Notice to Proceed. 1 CLAN C No/jet/ / wt „ Otci1- City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Proposal No. 12-10-03 :'.-% 1 ` 1 t CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Avenue . Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 coit:305.947.0606 a www.sibfl.net — ' ps, Cy,,, ,t ., of suv t" Firm Name: Gioho Syn{{.e�tCC CnsttroNMen1o,( LLG ORA Geo- JurrPcc/ Street Address: 6s)(0 Hp!{, n,)d 2d Qo.TorJ 2ou'et LA 70808 Mailing Address (if different): Telephone No. 577 (063 5968 Fax No. 22.5 208 0293 Email Address: /N to(9 eco Sur iwces, (OM FEIN No. 2/b-1/1/51/j/$/Aj0 * "By signing this document the bidder agrees to all Terms Signature: • 1 (Signature of authorized agent) Print Name: CAar(c S G bAwk,„ Title: CEO THE EXECUTION OF THIS FORM CONSTITUTES THE UNEQUIVOCAL OFFER OF PROPOSER TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ITS PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS SOLICITATION WHERE INDICATED ABOVE BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL RENDER THE PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE. THE CITY MAY, HOWEVER, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ACCEPT ANY PROPOSAL THAT INCLUDES AN EXECUTED DOCUMENT WHICH UNEQUIVOCALLY BINDS THE PROPOSER TO THE TERMS OF ITS OFFER. 1 1 City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Proposal No. 12-10-03 ;?o 1 Z.- CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Avenue O Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 SO D ""` Sf fai 305.947.0606 ° ° , www.sibfl.neL I O - n. l: -% i• ri°•'O 4' C, or sus, AIFFJ[DD AVETS I ' Includes Bid Bond S3 $ NY 13z6., s I 0 -4 ~ .14-,. 1;'' a O fl U -^. r 'Ilk _ * G * • /C r * -t t ~�•-1<--- ct!- * I L :. &=:_ v P 9 \Q c �'cc ? * FL. 0 " O5 0/ y OF SUN P� I I Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC GEO-SURFACES I 6326 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 I 877-663-5968 www.geosurfaces.com 1 I City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Proposal No 12-10-03 29., I I SNYIs 5_. .4 F' O C,-?s... I - NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT !_ I ..: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue •• '' rof o••'°o Sunny Isles Beach,FL 33160 I0. ,0 ' Telephone:(305)947-0606 Far(305)949-3113 Louisiana 1 STATE OF RiXiMii ) Parish East Baton Rouge WPM OF ) 1 The undersigned being first duly sworn as provided by law,deposes,and says: This Affidavit is made with the knowledge and intent that it is to be filed with the City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission and that it will be relied upon by said County,in any consideration which may give to and any action it may take with respect to this Bid. 1 The undersigned is authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of, Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC I (Name of Corporation,Partnership,Individual,etc.). a Engineering Firm ,formed under the laws of Louisiana I (Type of Business) (State) of which he is C.E.O. . (Sole Owner.Partner,President,etc.) INeither the undersigned nor any person, firm, or corporation named in above Paragraph 10.2, nor anyone else to the knowledge of the undersigned, have themselves solicited or employed anyone else to solicit favorable action for this Bid by the City,also that no head of any department or employee therein,or any officer of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida is directly interested therein. I This Bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham;the person,firm or corporation named above in Paragraph 10.2 has not colluded,conspired, connived or agreed directly or indirectly with any proposers or person,firm or corporation,to put in a sham Bid, or that such person, firm or corporation,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,firm or corporation,to fix the prices of said Bid or Bids of any other proposers;and all statements contained in 1 the Bid or Bids described above true; and further; neither the undersigned, nor the person, firm or corporation named above in Paragraph 10.2,has directly or indirectly • fitted said Bid or the contents thereof,or divulged information or data relative thereto,to any association or to any member or agent th. eof. IA ■ C.E.O. AFFIANT'S NAME Char es C.Dawson AFFIANT'S TITLE ITAKEN,SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME this l ltthy of December ,zn. 2012 Personally Known R or Produced Identification , IType of identification NO ARY PUBLIC(name printed or typed) Sharon C. Ragusa #039606 Lifetime Commission I I -_ 1 DECEMBER 26.2010 1 of 10 1 Jµn-1S[F c PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES VI City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue `.� :oiy Sunny Isles Beach,FL 33160 Telephone:(305)947-0606 Fax(305)949-3113 SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a) FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) (a) of Section 287.133, Florida State Statutes - "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a Bid on a Contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a Bid on a Contract with a 1 public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public Work, may not submit Bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded to perform Work as a Contractor, supplier, Sub-Contractor, or Consultant under a Contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount Category Two of Sec. 287.017, FS for thirty six months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list". THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. 11.1. This sworn statement is submitted to City of Sunny Isles Beach by Charles C. Dawson, C.E-0. [print mamduat s name and title) for Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC (pant name Cl entity subm(ting sworn statement) 1 whose business address is: 6326 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA. 70808 and Of applicable) its Federal Employer Identification number(FEIN) is 26-2356820 (If the entity had no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: .) 11.2. I understand that a "public entity crime"as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of ' business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any Bid or Contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. 11.3. I understand that"convicted" or"conviction" as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trail court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non-jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nob contendere. 11.4. I understand that an"affiliate"as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means: 1 a.) predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or b.) Any entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity ' and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executors, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling • interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair ' OECEMBER 25.2010 2 of 10 1 1 market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prime fade case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 1 11.5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding Contract and which Bids or applies to Bid on Contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "persons" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of any entity. 11.6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies.) X Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of it's officers, directors, executives, partners, 1 shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attach a copy of the final order.) I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE 1 PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 11.1 (ONE)ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY, CHANGE E INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. By. a CC (Signature) Charles C. Dawson (Printed Name) ' C.E.O. (Title) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of December 20 12 by Charles. C. Dawson (AFFIX NOTARY-STAMP HERE) = Signature: Notary Public—State of Riptide Lou siana Sharon C. Ragusa #039606 • - Print or Type Commissioned Name ' Personally KnoWfi-s°g OR Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced 101199e 3 of 10 1 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ° City of Sunny Isles Beach 1 18070 CdGns Avenue Sunny Isles Beach,FL 33160 Telephone:(305)947-0606 Fax (305)949-3113 OEQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT The contractors and all subcontractors hereby agree to a commitment to the principles and practices of equal opportunity in employment and to comply with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national region, sex, age, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation or belief. 1 Signed: 4 Charles C. Dawson Title: C.D.E. Firm: Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC tAddress: 6326 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA. 70808 1 1 1 1 1 1 DECEMBER 28 2010 4 of 10 I 1 `SuNi s4Fr O 1 51.. ' CONFLICT OF INTEREST ' ;• City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Calkins Avenue ' ',of x' i ,o Sunny Isles Beach,FL 33160 'o. ,o, 'moo Telephone:(305)947-0606 Fax:(305)949-3113 CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT 1 The award of any contract hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida State Statutes. Proposers must disclose with their Bids, the name of any officer,director, partner, associate or agent who is also an officer or employee of the City of Sunny Isles Beach or its agencies. ISTATE OFIXEMM Louisiana iffilktlittlX OF East Baton Rouge Parish 1 BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Charles C. Dawson was duly sworn, deposes,and states: 18.1. I am the C.E.O. of 1 Global Syn the tire R nu nvirnnmen tolMth a local office in Ra tnn Rpp TA N/A and principal office in 18.2. The above named entity is submitting a Bid for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Bid No. 12-10-03 described I as: Landscape Maintenance Services. The Affiant has made diligent inquiry and provides the information contained in this Affidavit based upon his own knowledge. 18.3 The Affiant states that only one submittal for the above Bid is being submitted and that the above named entity has no financial interest in other entities submitting Bids for the same project. I18.4 Neither the Affiant nor the above named entity has directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraints of free competitive pricing in connection with the entity's submittal for the above Bid. This statement restricts the discussion of pricing data until the completion of negotiations if necessary and Iexecution of the Contract for this project. 18.5 Neither the entity nor its affiliates, nor any one associated with them, is presently suspended or otherwise ineligible from participation in contract letting by any local, State, or Federal Agency. I18.6 Neither the entity, nor its affiliates, nor any one associated with them have any potential conflict of interest due to any other clients,contracts,or property interests for this project. 1 18.71 certify that no member of the entity's ownership or management is presently applying for any employee position or actively seeking an elected position with the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 18.81 certify that no member of the entity's ownership or management, or staff has a vested interest in any aspect of the City I of Sunny Isles Beach. 18.9 In the event that a conflict of interest is identified in the provision of services, I, on behalf of the above named entity,will immediately notify the City • y Isles Beach. I O e s yof December rFf 2012. ll f'ha rl ac C T]avcnn !'Ffl AFFIANT Print or Type Name and Title- 1 Sworn to and subscribed before me this Llthday of December 2012 S Personally Known OR 0 Produced Identification ;Type of tification I NOTARY PUBLSCSTATE OF BCOEMBEX Louisiana ' S ron C. Ragusa #039606 - East Baton Rouge Parish 1 • _ = Lifetime Commission 1 oec[rxasR Z6,x+�o 5 o 10 1 1 __.. DISPUTE DISCLOSURE City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Coffins Avenue • ,v Sunny Isles Beach,FL 33160 Telephone:(305)947-0606 Fax (305)949-3113 DISPUTE DISCLOSURE FORM Answer the following questions by placing a "X" after "Yes" or "No". If you answer "Yes", please explain in the space provided, or on a separate sheet attached to this form. 19.1. Has your firm or any of its officers, received a reprimand of any nature or been suspended by the Department of Professional Regulations or any other regulatory agency or professional associations within the last five (5)years? YES NO X 19.2. Has your firm, or any member of your firm, been declared in default, terminated or removed from a contract or job related to the services your firm provides in the regular course of business within the last five (5) years? YES NO X 19.3. Has your firm had against it or filed any requests for equitable adjustment, contract claims, Bid protests, or litigation in the past five (5) years that is related to the services your firm provides in the regular course of business? YES NO X If yes, state the nature of the request for equitable adjustment, contract claim, litigation, or protest, and state a brief description of the case, the outcome or status of the suit and the monetary amounts of extended contract time involved. I hereby certify that all statements made are true and agree and understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation of falsification of facts shall be cause for forfeiture of rights for further consideration of this Bid for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. GLOBAL SYNTHETICS x ` • ::1 IN AL, LLC 12/11/12 Firm ^ Date Charles C. Dawson Authorized Signature Print or Type Name and Title 1 1 1 0ece sER 28,2010 6 of 10 I 1 NQ IS V„.)!.4!L_'is G %i..d. O- i ANTI - KICKBACK +. . City of Sunny Isles Beach o 18070 Collins Avenue I se •o r ,u Sunny Isles Beach,FL 33160 Telephone (305)947-06%Fax (305)9443113 IANTI-KICKBACK AFFIDAVIT LOUISIANA I STATE OF FIBMINA ) PARISH EAST BATON *OOGE ( OF ) 1 I, the undersigned, hereby duly sworn and deposed say that no portion of this sum herein Bid will be paid to any employees of the City of Sunny Isles Beach or its elected officials as a Icommission, kickback, reward or gift, directly or indirectly by me or any member of my firm or by an officer of the corporation. 4_,,fjt I By: -- C. Dawson iTitle: C.E.O. I The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 11th day of December 2012 by Charles C. Dawson [name of person], as c.E.o. [type of authority], for I [name of party on behalf of whom instrument was executed]. AFFIX'NOTARY-'STAMP HERE: ` \ I _ _110 ,� _ No - ry Public — State of l �a SIANA 1 - - Sharon C. Ragusa #039606 Lifetime Commission = Print or Type Commissioned Name I Personally Known % OR Produced Identification 1 Type of Identification Produced I I 1 DECEMBER 28.2010 7 of 10 I THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS I ` az I ;, AIA Document A310 Bid Bond I . KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we Global Synthetics Environmental LLC GSE Geo-Surfaces; 6326 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 1 as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and R L I Insurance Company a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Illinois Ias Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto City of Sunny Isles Beach, 18070 Collins Ave., 41h Floor, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Ias Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of Five percent of amount bid Dollars(S 5% ), 1 for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. IWHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for Construction and Installation of Artificial Turf Fields. NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a Contract I with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the I Principal to enter such Contract and give such bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party to perform the Work covered by said bid, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. ISigned and sealed this 12th day of December , 2012. I / ' Global hetics • onme al LLC GSE Geo- rf e a. / (Wi l7ss) (Principal) (Seal) I GE° (Title) IR L I Insurance Company I (Surety) '(Seal) (Witness) a,• • J 12:i Melton = (Title) - - IMichael A. McDaniel, Attorney-in-fact _; AIA DOCUMENT A310•BID BOND•AMID•FEBRUARY 1970 ED•THE AMERICAN �1 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS,1735 N.Y.AVE.,N W.,WASHINGTON,D .20006 1 t Eo PO Surety 3 ox3 l P.O. 3967 I Peoria,IL 61612-3967 1 Phone (800)645-2402 POWER OF ATTORNEY Fax (309)689-2036 RLI Insurance Company Iww .rbcorp.com Know All Men by These Presents: 1 That this Power of Attorney is not valid or in effect unless attached to the bond which it authorizes executed but may be detached by the approving officer if desired. 1 That RLI Insurance Company.a(n)Illinois corporation,does hereby make,constitute and appoint: Michael A. McDaniel.Richard H. Whitley.James S. Brown,Melissa Sue Rosenbaum.jointly or severally ' in the City of Germantown , State of essee its true and lawful Agent and Attorney in Fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred. to sign. execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety. the following described bond. Any and all bonds, undertakings,and recognizances in an amount not to exceed Ten Million Dollars($10,000,000)for any single obligation. IThe acknowledgment and execution of such bond by the said Attorney in Fact shall be as binding upon this Company as if such bond had been executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of this Company. 1 The RLI Insurance Company further certifies that the following is a true and exact copy of the Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of RLI Insurance Company,and now in force to-wit: "All bonds, policies,undertakings,Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate name of the Company by the President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary,Treasurer, or any Vice President,or by such other officers as the Board of Directors may authorize. The President, any Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint Attorneys in Fact or Agents who shall have authority to issue bonds, policies or undertakings in the 1 name of the Company. The corporate seal is not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation. The signature of any such officer and the corporate seal may be printed by facsimile." IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the RLI Insurance Company has caused these presents to be executed by its Vice President with its corporate seal affixed this 9th day of October 2012 I °o 4E'''''''' RLI Insurance Company ,1 �NaRArg••.Vt = .. SEAL, = . State of Illinois ) Roy C.Die. Vice President 1 SS ,,,,itt;NOtS,,.. County of Peoria II CERTIFICATE On this 9th day of October 2017 . before me.a Notary Public. I, the undersigned officer of RLI Insurance Company, a stock personally appeared Rov C Die , who being by me duly sworn, corporation of the State of Illinois. do hereby certify that the attached acknowledged that he signed the above Power of Attorney as the aforesaid Power of Attorney is in full force and effect and is irrevocable; and 1 officer of the RLI Insurance Company and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation furthermore, that the Resolution of the Company as set forth in the . d Power of Attorney, is now in force. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal-of the RLI Insurance Company �,��'7 I ,_, this /4i#- ,day of rr... t,.loin \• >.. �. Q` P.,C. RLI Insurance Company Jacqu, ire M.Bockler Notary Public allflIfir —a-- '� 'OFFICIAL SEA(" ' F Roy C.Di. Vice President avrt� JACQUELINE M.BOCKLER COMMISSION EXPIRES o nfVn 1 1 i 4159176020212 A0059411