Employment
Project Engineer
BJCC is seeking an experienced engineer to manage maintenance and construction projects of structures and facilities. This is advanced engineering work, and candidates must be able to assist with preparation of plans, specifications, and provide project oversight. Must have 5 yrs supervisory and project mgmt exp., with demonstrated managerial and technical competencies. BS in Engineering required.
Apply online at bjcc.org.
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Machine Operator
Royal Cup Coffee, the leading coffee roaster and nationwide provider of gourmet coffees, teas and allied products offers an excellent opportunity for highly motivated and skilled individuals. We are currently accepting applications for full time 1st Shift OP1/OP2 Packaging Machine Operator. The Machine Operator must be willing to learn how to operate all packaging equipment in the plant.
Royal Cup offers competitive wages and an opportunity to grow your career. Royal Cup Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply please visit online at www.royalcupcoffee.com/.
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DRIVERS
Drivers: $ign-on Bonus- Trainees & OTR Drivers!
Paid Orientation. Wiley Sanders Truck Lines, INC.
Recruiting: 855-777-9785
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BEDDING
Brand New Queen Pillow Top Mattress and Box,
still in bags, never used will SACRIFICE for $195
call 205-200-4523
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AUTOMOBILE
2007 Saturn Ion
Economical low payments
Use your W-2 and drive today
Call Floyd Morris at
205-587-4313
2009 Nissan Altima
Navigation, sun roof
W-2 gets you riding
Loaded Call Ivory
205-821-0491
2005 Chevy Aveo
Low payments
Bring your W-2
Drive today
Call Sammy 205-814-8454
2005 Chrysler 300
Hard to find
Call Ivory 205-821-0491
2004 Hyundai Elantra
Automatic Drive today
Last pay stub of the year or
W-2 lets you drive must sell
Call Sammy 205-814-8454
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REAL ESTATE
Calling all singles ….
I have the best 2 BR with DEN home in Ensley Highlands for you. Beautiful yard, separate garage, C/A, porch and patio. Call me to take a look see; Cynthia Marzette (205) 910-7149 or Barnes and Associates (205)328-3330
Veterans looking for a home? I will work with you in any area of town to find you the best on the market. Call Cynthia Marzette (205) 910-7149 or ask for me at Barnes and Associates, (205) 328-3330.
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OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE
Ideal for medical office or hospital equipment sales directly across from Baptist Princeton Hospital. Off street parking, private shower, beautiful reception room. & Cynthia Marzette (205) 910-7149 or ask for me at Barnes and Associates, (205) 328-3330.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development will accept applications for the PY 2014 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program beginning January 17, 2014. The program is available to homeowners residing within Jefferson County except for the City of Birmingham, Bessemer, Helena, Hoover, Argo, Sumiton, and County Line. There are income eligibility requirements as well. Completed applications must be postmarked or received by 5:00 p.m. on February 14, 2014. Persons interested in minor repairs to their home may obtain an application and more information by visiting the Community & Economic Development Department at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-420 or call Cynthia Daniels or Cheryl Collier at 325-5761.
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LEGALS
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1 Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is herby given that Bennett Building, Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for the Modifications to Eden Career Technical Center at 45 County Road 33 Ashville, AL 35983 for St. Clair County Board of Education at 410 Roy Drive Ashville, AL 35953, 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 Should 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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Jefferson County Center for Workforce Development
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Out-of School Youth Program for GED or Occupational Skills Training
DEADLINE February 21, 2014; 4 p.m.
The Jefferson County Center for Workforce Development is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide GED or Occupational Skills Training with job placement opportunities to eligible Workforce Investment Act youth participants ages 17-21. The youth training program is scheduled to begin July 1, 2014 and end June 30, 2015.
The RFP information packet will be available January 27, 2014 at the JCWIA office at 3420 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222 or it may be downloaded from our website at http://jeffconline.jccal.org/comdev/.
Proposals must be returned and logged in by 4 p.m., February 21, 2014. No proposals will be accepted after the time listed above.
A Bidder’s Conference will be held February 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Workforce Investment Area Office on the second floor at 3420 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222.
DOORS WILL BE CLOSED AT 10:00 a.m. AND NO OTHERS WILL BE ADMITTED
For more information, please contact Pamela Mapp at (205 )307-6701
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Jefferson County through its Office of Community & Economic Development is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide architectural services associated with the FEMA Oak Grove Storm Shelter Project. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., on February 4, 2014.
RFQ packets can be obtained at the address below:
Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development
716 Richard Arrington JR BLVD, N.
Room A-430
Birmingham, AL 35203
For more information call Yolanda Caver or Alfonso Holt at (205) 325-5761.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Birmingham City School System is soliciting sealed proposals for its 2014 E-Rate application from qualified service providers for Network Maintenance and Website Hosting. Sealed proposals shall be received by Birmingham City Schools at the office of Edward McMullen, Purchasing Department, 2015 Park Place, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 on or before 12:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, January 21, 2014. The services associated with this proposal is a critical component in the E-Rate application process and therefore will require all responding providers to comply with Birmingham City School System’s timeline for these projects.
Firms desiring consideration may obtain a copy of the proposals by visiting http://www.bhamcityschools.org/Page/332 or by contacting:
Edward McMullen
Director of Purchasing
Birmingham City Schools
Room 202
2015 Park Place North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Telephone (205) 231-4885
emcmullen@bhm.k12.al.us
Pre-proposal conferences will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the address indicated above for the following:
Website Hosting – 10:30 A.M. CST
Network Maintenance – 12:30 P.M. CST.
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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 Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Michael Burgess, on behalf of Office of the Associate Vice President, Facilities & Capital Projects, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294 until Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at 4:00 PM CST. 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.
UAB NORTH PAVILION
FOOD COURT RENOVATION
UAB JOB # H135030A
A. SCOPE OF WORK:
The scope of work includes the selective demolition of +/- 4,000 SF of the existing kitchen and dining area on the 2nd floor of the UAB North Pavilion and the construction of various new food service related spaces, including but not limited to food prep and dry storage areas. The project also includes the replacement of various pieces of kitchen equipment. The scope of work includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection work.
The work will be performed within an operating kitchen environment and care will be taken to limit disruptions to the operations. Work will be performed under strict infection control guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, the public, and staff. The contractor will be responsible for and should be experienced in implementation of the infection control requirements, interim life safety measures, constructing and maintaining required barriers, coordinating shutdowns with the Project Manager, and maintaining a clean and organized job site.
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 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 4:00 PM CST on February 05, 2014 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 5:00 PM CST on February 13, 2014.
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:
Kahn South, Inc.
2821 Second Ave S. Suite G
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-328-2827
Fax: 313-202-7153
scott.heywood@akahn.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 from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $200.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.
Bid documents will be available 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). The Bid Date is March 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM CST at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294, in the Large Conference Room.
Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Mike Burgess, Project Manager – Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on March 11, 2014 will be returned unopened.
Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:
Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident prime 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 prime contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over nonresident prime 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 February 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM CST at the UAB 2020 Building Large Conference Room. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
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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, Stan Cordrey on behalf of Office of the Associate Vice President, Facilities & Capital Projects, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294 until 4:00 PM Central Time, January 28, 2014. 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.
UAB HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL RENOVATION
FOR INPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY
For The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Project No.: H135039A
A. SCOPE OF WORK:
Work consists of the renovation of two existing patient rooms into an inpatient Physical Therapy area and an adjacent area into equipment storage at UAB Highlands including demolition, metal studs and drywall, hardware, architectural finishes, fire protection, plumbing, and electrical work. Work will be performed within the operating hospital facility using high levels of infection control measures and the contractor should have experience with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures and interim life safety measures in a hospital environment as well as experience in performing construction in an operating hospital.
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 4:00 PM Central Time, January 28, 2014 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 January 31, 2014 by 5:00 PM Central Time.
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:
Birchfield Penuel & Associates
2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
Mrs. Alicia Pughsley
205-870-1876
205-870-3058
aliciap@bpa.net
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 from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $100.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.
Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Reed Construction Data Office, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912; and electronically through McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge.
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 ]n accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is February 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294.
Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Stan Cordrey, Project Manager – Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue south, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on February 18, 2014 will be returned unopened.
Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:
Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident prime 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 prime contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over nonresident prime 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.
Fire Alarm Work
In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A, of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid, evidence of licensure as required by the act, by including with the bid submittal, a valid State Fire Marshal’s permit.
D. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on February 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the site of the work. Meet at the UAB Highlands Hospital first floor main lobby. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
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