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Vendors who desire to do business with the City of Fort Oglethorpe must complete and submit an IRS W-9 form to the Finance Department prior to invoicing the City for work. In addition, any vendor engaging in the “physical performance of labor or services” must register with and use the federal E-Verify program. This is not limited to public works projects only nor is it limited to projects for which a bid is required. This is for all labor and services that exceed $2,499.00 for one single project. Other forms are also required of vendors, including proof of insurance in most cases.
Equipment, Tools, and Personnel
Each Contractor/Vendor selected to perform a project (services and/or labor) at The City of Fort Oglethorpe must provide the proper equipment, tools, and personnel. No Contractor /Vendor will be permitted to use any equipment, tools, or personnel from The City of Fort Oglethorpe. If the Contractor/Vendor comes unprepared, he/she will be asked to leave the premises, and another service call may be scheduled.
Certificate of Insurance
Each Contractor/Vendor that performs services or labor at the City of Fort Oglethorpe must provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance with adequate insurance limits:
General Liability (minimum $1 million/ aggregate $2 million per occurrence)
Automobile (minimum $1 million)
Workers Compensation
Employers Liability
The City of Fort Oglethorpe must be named “additionally insured and certificate holder” under the Contractor/Vendor’s policy. A 30-day notification of policy cancellation or expiration must also be provided to the City. The City of Fort Oglethorpe must receive a waiver of subrogation rights by the Contractor/Vendor’s carrier. Contractor/ Vendor’s insurance shall be primary to any other insurance coverages.
Contract Understanding and Agreement
The Contractor/Vendor must complete and submit a signed copy of the Contractor Understanding and Agreement form.
Purchase Orders and Authorization to Begin
The Contractor/Vendor is not authorized to begin work without the Finance Department’s approved Purchase Order number.
If the building is changing occupancy, classification or modifications are being made to the building, plans must be submitted to our Building Official and then to the Fire Marshal’s office. To obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, an inspection is required at the business location by our building inspectors; the inspection cost is $20. Upon passing inspection, the business can start the application process.
If a business is changing owners, classification or location, a new business license must be issued. A business license may NOT be transferred from one owner to another. For new businesses needing to know what class they are, please call or email and to call before starting process to make sure questions are answered.
