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Dir. of HR, Alabama’s ABC 33/40, 800 Concourse Parkway #200, Birmingham, AL 35244.
E-mail jeanz@abc3340.com or fax 205-982-3928. No phone calls please. EOE.
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LEGALS
In accordance with Chapter 1 Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Bennett Building, Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for the Addition and Renovation for *Coldwater Elementary School at 530 Taylor Chapel Road Oxford, AL 36201, for the State of Alabama and the Oxford City Board of Education, owners, and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project would immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects, PC located at 1550 Woods of Riverchase Dr #200 Hoover, AL 35244.
Bennett Building, Inc.
120 Shady Acres Road
Alabaster, AL 35007
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INVITATION TO BID
Sealed *Bid Proposals will be received by the Birmingham Parking Authority at 1732 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 until 2:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, for the Re-Paving of Parking Lot A-1 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. The work generally consists of preparing existing paving for overlay of new paving located in the Parking Lot fronting 20th Street North and behind buildings that are fronting on Morris Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama. Additional miscellaneous renovations are also included in the scope of work.
A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Birmingham in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Specifications may be examined at the office of the Williams Blackstock Architects, 2204 First Avenue South, Birmingham, AL and Birmingham offices of F. W. Dodge, Builders Exchange, and Construction Market Data.
Bid Documents may be obtained on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 through the Alabama Graphics digital plan room at dpr.algraphics.com (telephone 205-252-8505) upon deposit of $50 per set, which will be refunded in full on the two sets issued to each general contract bidder submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in complete and good condition within ten days of bid date. Additional sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be ordered at cost.
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site. The purpose of the conference is to provide a public forum for the clarification of the bid documents and the needs of the Birmingham Parking Authority and to provide a mechanism for bidder input into the procurement process.
The Birmingham Parking Authority is supportive of the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority’s (BCIA) initiative to encourage the participation of MBE/DBE firms in the construction process. Potential bidders should contact the BCIA (205-324-6202) for assistance in obtaining MBE/DBE participation in the bid process and contract award. The BCIA has compiled a list of certified MBE/DBEs by trade categories to assist General Contractors in identifying potential subcontractors of bidding opportunities.
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Birmingham Parking Authority
Williams Blackstock
Architects
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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS
from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS
Pre-qualification submittals will be received at the 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 until 2:00pm local time on Monday, September 23, 2013 by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Juan de Onis, on behalf of Office of the Associate Vice President, Facilities & Capital Projects, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital Health Care Authority. The original and two (2) duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, facsimile transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at (205) 975-7000 to expedite the review process with hard-copies of the submittals to be delivered within 24 hours.
CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL LIONS CLINIC FIRST FLOOR *RENOVATION UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM UAB PROJECT # H135010A
A. SCOPE OF WORK:
The project, constructed under a single prime contract, will be performed in two phases in an occupied emergency department, so care will need to be taken to limit disturbances, coordinate shutdowns and follow strict ICRA requirements to protect patients, family and staff. The scope of the work includes renovations and improvements *to exam rooms, offices, work areas and waiting areas, including mechanical and electrical systems and replacement of lighting and ceilings, roofing, finishes, and required ICRA provisions. All work will be carefully coordinated with Hospital staff to ensure the operations of the facility are not interrupted. Lions Clinic Location is 1720 University Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama, 35233.
B. PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:
Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre- qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.
Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will *be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 2:00pm local time on Monday, September 23, 2013 after which no further requests will be considered.
Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request.
The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, no later than *2:00pm *local time on Monday, September 30, 2013.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Callahan Eye Hospital at the First Floor Lobby, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233 on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 10:00 *AM CST.
The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.
Progress Design and Construction Documents:
Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:
Architect:
POOLE & COMPANY ARCHITECTS, LLC 2 NORTH 20TH STREET, SUITE 1610 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
(205) 326-2206
*(205) 326-2201 jpoole@pooleandcompany.com
C. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL *CONTRACTOR BIDDERS
Documents:
After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents for purchase through a DPR site at Alabama Graphics, 2801 Fifth Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233.
Bid documents will be available on September 30 at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, 3000 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, 3600 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Reed Construction Data Office, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912.
Bonds:
A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Bids:
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2- 12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). Bids will be received until *Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 2:00pm local time at the 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233.
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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION And NOTICE of *INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS
Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the *Owner’s Representative/Project *Manager, Ms. Susan Thompson, on behalf of the Office of the Associate Vice President for Facilities, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and The University of Alabama Board of Trustees at the Project Manager’s office in Room 245E of the *Facilities Administration Building, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294 until 4:00 PM Central Time on Monday, September 23, 2013. The original and five (5) duplicates of submittals, together with a .pdf-formatted electronic version are required for pre-qualification approval.
Hill University Center- Foundation/ Site Utility Package
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama
UAB Project #113003AP
A. SCOPE OF WORK: Construction of drilled piers and foundation grade beams and installation of site utility lines in preparation for a new approximately 159,000 sq. ft. Student Center at 1400 University Boulevard in Birmingham, Alabama. The Work will include:
1. Installation of approximately 120 drilled piers, 5 transfer beams and associated column dowels to support a new 4-story Student Center consisting of a concrete frame, post-tensioned slabs, and steel roof trusses. Prior to this scope of Work, the existing Student Center will be demolished to its foundation. The existing drilled piers will remain, but will not be used to support the new construction. The Owner will provide a survey indicating the locations of the existing drilled piers.
2. Installation of site utility lines (including domestic water, fire protection supply, gas service, steam and condensate system lines, chilled water lines, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, power, cable, and fiber optic communication service) from the edge of the Project Site to points to be determined adjacent to and within the new building footprint.
3. Site grading and earthwork preparation for the future building slab.
B. GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:
General contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre- qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.
Only general contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by Project Manager/Owner’s Representative no later than 4:00 PM CST, Monday, September 23, 2013, after which no further requests will be considered.
Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request sent by mail or scanned into an email to tclark@herringtonarchitects.com with a copy to sthompson@fab.uab.edu. The pre- qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent general contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project described. Each prospective general contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre- qualification by the tentative date of Friday, September 27, 2013, by 5:00 PM CST. The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.
Progress Design and Construction Documents:
Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined by appointment at the architect’s office.
Architect: Herrington Architects, P.C.
101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S.
Birmingham, Alabama 35233 205.326.1131
C. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDERS
Bid Documents: After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified general contractor bidders may purchase bid documents from Alabama Graphics, 2801 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 (John Davis, telephone 205-252- 8505 or email jdavis@algraphics.com). Additional document sets for pre-qualified general contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers or dealers may be obtained in afore described manner. Documents purchased for this project are non- returnable and purchases are non-refundable.
Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre- qualified bidders is given.
By appointment at the Office of the Architect
Herrington Architects, P.C.
101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S.
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Birmingham Construction Industry Authority
3600 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35222
McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Internet Plan Room
3000 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Associated General Contractors Internet Plan Room
5000 Grantswood Road
Irondale, AL 35210
Reed Construction Data Office
30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500
Norcross, GA 30092-291
Disclaimer: The Owner and Architect shall not be responsible for errors or erroneous information related to the Bid Documents copied and/or reproduced from sources other than previously listed. It shall be the responsibility of each pre- qualified bidder, subcontractor, vendor, supplier or other service provider to verify the correctness of Bid Document issue dates, addendums and all information related thereto, prior to preparing and submitting construction bids on the projects listed and/or described within this public advertisement.
Bids:
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2- 12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225).
The Bid Date is Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM CST at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in the FAB Conference Center Building adjacent to the UAB Facilities Administration Building located at 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294.
Bonds:
A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:
Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, non-resident general contractor bidders must accompany any written bid documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of the state to its own business entities whose principal place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts. Resident general contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over nonresident general contractors in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.
D. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at 9:00 AM CST, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Facilities Administration Building, FAB Conference Center, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294. All pre-qualified general contractor bidders are required to attend the Pre-Bid Conference and attend the scheduled site walk-through. The Owner (The University of Alabama at Birmingham Board of Trustees) will not accept or consider bids from pre-qualified general contractors that have not attended the mandatory Pre-bid Conference and site walk-through.
E. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT & PUBLICATIONS:
Birmingham News
Birmingham Times
Montgomery Advisor
UAB Facilities Website http://www.uab.edu/facilities/
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