Employment
BCBS of Alabama is seeking a Systems Eng III for its Birmingham, AL lctn to maintain integrity of server operating systems, hardware, storage, &/or applicatn s/w per designated area of responsibility. Must have a Bach deg or foreign deg equvlt in IT or rltd fld + 4 yrs exp in the rltd occptn of 1 or more of the following: System admin on Windows, Unix or other distributed platform; Systems Programmer on mainframe platform; &/or Storage Mgmnt w/in a large SAN environment. Send cov ltr & resume to BCBS of Alabama, HR – Job #7263, 450 Riverchase Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Wanted Senior Citizen that would like to supplement income
Housekeeper
Age 60 and over
For light housework every 2 weeks for 3
hours. Must have references. You may
contact the following number:
(205) 213-5824
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DRIVERS
Drive the Best. Drive Maverick Regional Reefer Drivers Needed Immediately! $.41 – $.42/mile, Addt’l Mileage Pay for Performance Bonus Introductory/New Hire Rate ($.02-$.04/mile) • $.01/mile raise at 1 yr and pay increases for up to 5 years • 2,200 – 2,600 miles per wk average • Paid Orientation (Travel, Lodging & Lunch Provided!) • Regional reefer positions – needed to fill immediately • Hiring area: 50 mile radius of Pearl, MS and be willing to commute with personal vehicle to our yard in Pearl. • Pay for performance with up to $.06/mile bonus after intro period bonus • Detention Pay • Home weekends (800 mile guarantee if hung out) • Safest, best maintained trucks on the road • 21 yrs old and Class A CDL required • Student program available for those with a CDL and no experience.Call Maverick Transportation Today! 1-800-289-1100 www.drivemaverick.com
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AUTOMOBILE
ALL Ford Fusions
$2500 OFF Rebate
Call Sammy at
205-814-6454
2007 G.M.C. Yukon SLT
HARD LOADED
Call Kanisha at
205-380-0593
2012 Chevy Malibu
FACTORY WARRANTY
Call Sammy at
205-814-6454
2005 G.M.C. Yukon XL
Black , LEATHER seats
DVD player in the roof
3rd row seating,
WARRENTY
Call Kanisha at
205-380-0593
2007 Honda Accord
CRIMSON color
Call Sammy at
205-814-6454
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LEGALS
Birmingham City Schools
Sale of Surplus Property
School Buses
Birmingham City Schools’ online public auction for the sale of 2001 Freightliner/Blue Bird School Buses is scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. and end Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. Central Standard Time. A link to the auction, general description, conditions and terms, can be found at www.publicsurplus.com/sms/birminghamsd,al/browse/home.
Please contact Birmingham City School’s Purchasing Department for information concerning surplus property at (205) 231-4885 or emcmullen@bhm.k12.al.us.
Edward McMullen
Director of Purchasing
Birmingham City Schools
P.O. Box 10007
Birmingham, Alabama 35202
All school buses are offered for sale “as is, where is”. Birmingham City Schools makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the buses offered for sale. All sales are final.
Birmingham City Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids to withdraw from
sale any item listed.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Room A-430
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 325-5761
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Jefferson County Office of Community& Economic Development.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about Friday, October 3, 2014 the Jefferson County Commission, acting as Community Development agent for Jefferson County and Consortium municipalities, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for the release of Federal Community Development Block Grant Recovery funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL93-383) to undertake the following projects:
North Smithfield Storm Shelter Project
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Jefferson County Commission through its Office of Community & Economic Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North – Room A-430, Birmingham, AL 35203 where the record is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development. All comments received by October 3, 2014, will be considered by the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Jefferson County Commission through its Office of Community & Economic Development certifies to HUD that the President of the Jefferson County Commission consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Jefferson County Commission to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Jefferson County Commission’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (which ever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Jefferson County Commission; (b) the Jefferson County Commission has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to: Environmental Clearance, Mr. Charles Franklin, CPD Director, U.S. Department of HUD, Birmingham Office, Region IV, Medical Forum Building, Suite 900, 950 22nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last date of the objection period.
W. D. Carrington, President
Jefferson County Commission
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Room A-430
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 325-5761
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Jefferson County Office of Community& Economic Development.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about Friday, October 3, 2014, the Jefferson County Commission, acting as Community Development agent for Jefferson County and Consortium municipalities, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for the release of Federal Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL93-383) to undertake the following projects:
Gardendale New Castle Park Improvements Project (CDBG13-03L-M05-RS3)
Rosedale Sidewalk Improvements (CDBG13-03L-M05-RS3)
Fairfield Sidewalk Improvements Project (CDBG13-03L-M1-FSW)
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Jefferson County Commission through its Office of Community & Economic Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North – Room A-430, Birmingham, AL 35203 where the record is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development. All comments received by Friday, October 3, 2014, will be considered by the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Jefferson County Commission through its Office of Community & Economic Development certifies to HUD that the President of the Jefferson County Commission consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Jefferson County Commission to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Jefferson County Commission’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (which ever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Jefferson County Commission; (b) the Jefferson County Commission has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to: Environmental Clearance, Mr. Charles Franklin, CPD Director, U.S. Department of HUD, Birmingham Office, Region IV, Medical Forum Building, Suite 900, 950 22nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last date of the objection period.
W. D. Carrington, President
Jefferson County Commission
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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, Jared Sparks 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 Health System Planning, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35233 until 4:00 PM Central Time, September 22, 2014. The original and two (2) duplicates of submittals together with a .pdf-formatted electronic version 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 SW2 Lab Automation
For The
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama
UAB Project No.: H135028A
A. SCOPE OF WORK:
The scope of work consists of a multiple phase interior renovation of University Hospital’s Core Laboratory including mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, plumbing, and architectural finishes that will enable the installation of automated laboratory processing equipment. Demolition of old and installation of new materials will be a part of the work. The installation of the automated laboratory processing will be performed by a separate UAB Contractor concurrently with portions of this project and must be coordinated with this project. The work will be performed under a single Prime General Contractor who will coordinate the work of this project and connect with mechanical and electrical equipment installed under a previous project. The laboratory operates continuously with no down time and close coordination and project management controls must be maintained by the Contractors throughout the project to insure that there are no interruptions to the services provided by the laboratory. The Prime General Contractor and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Subcontractors should have experience with projects performed in an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures and interim life safety measures in an operating hospital.
B. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR, MECHANICAL SUBCONTRACTOR, AND ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:
General Contractor and Subcontractor 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 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 Central Time, September 22, 2014, 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 kmullins@pooleandcompany.com.
The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor and subcontractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor and subcontractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, no later than September 25, 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:
POOLE & COMPANY ARCHITECTS, LLC 2 NORTH 20TH STREET, SUITE 1610 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
(205) 326-2206
(205) 326-2201
kmullins@pooleandcompany.com
C. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS
Documents:
After notice to prequalified bidders is given, the prequalified General Contract bidders may obtain bid documents through the UAB Digital Plan Room at http://uab.algraphics.com/, 2801 Fifth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
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 in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is October 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB 2020 Building Large Conference Room, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233.
Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Jared Sparks, Project Manager, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd., 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 October 16, 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 (the ACT), 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, followed by a mandatory walk-thru, will be held on October 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the UAB 2020 Building Large Conference Room. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders and Subcontractors attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
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