**Employment
*Personal Assistant
Lg phrma co. looking for Personal assistant. Must have comp. & typing skills. $17/hr. Pls fax resume to (970) 306-7525 or e-mail to kenpaige11@gmail.com.
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Press Shop/Tooling Manager wanted in Birmingham, Alabama to oversee, manage and direct production line engineering in Kamtek’s Press Shop on three shifts. Send resume to Charman Meador, Kamtek, Inc., 1595 Sterilite Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215
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*ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Appointment coordination, Event and meeting planning,
Make travel arrangements, Record monitor expenses,
send your resume and salary expectations to: *lo.ri@aol.com
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*Relief Security Dispatcher
BJCC seeks a PT relief security dispatcher to provide general dispatching and security services for the BJCC facilities to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and the general public. Operates and monitors various video monitoring systems, two-way radio transmissions, etc. to ensure that misuse, damage or theft of BJCC property does not occur. Serves as customer service agent for internal and external guests. Must have one year related experience, valid AL Driver License, with ability to sit for prolonged periods of time and visually inspect and watch monitors. Must have ability to hear clearly with clear verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to fill-in on short notices and work flex hrs. Apply at *bjcc.org.
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*Security Guard/Dispatcher (Uptown at BJCC)
BJCC seeks a PT security guard/dispatcher to work on Sat & Sun from 7a – 3p, and on Thurs from 3p – 11p. Secures, monitors and operates video monitoring systems, two-way radio, etc., to ensure that misuse, damage, or theft of BJCC property does not occur at the Uptown and related properties. Guards property in a highly visible manner, provides customer service, looks for safety and security violations, maintains order and assists with crowd control during events. Minimum of 3 yrs expr in security or law enforcement req. Apply at * bjcc.org.
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**DRIVERS
Decatur, AL based trucking company is looking for Class A CDL drivers with 1year exp.We offer Excellent Health / Supplemental Benefits. Home every weekend, 2015 Equipment,Great Mileage,
Exp with Walking Floor Trailer a Plus but not Required Will Train. Dedicated run From Birmingham, AL to North Carolina. For more information call Recruiting at 256-432-3944.
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*Drivers CDL-A: Dream of Owning Your Own Truck?
Now You Can! White Oak Logistics
is Offering One of the Best Lease Purchase Programs
in the Business! Including 72% of Line-Haul!
Discount Parts & Maintenance! 100% FS Paid to the Truck! Don’tWait!
*Call: 256-432-3944
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*Drivers, CDL-A:
Home EVERY Weekend!
ALL Loaded/Empty Miles Paid! Dedicated Southeast!
Or Walk Away Lease, No Money Down.
*1-855-971-8522
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**CATERING SERVICE
*Rae Rae’s Catering
All Events – Weddings –
Family Reunions – Etc.
*205-266-0831or 205-587-7503
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**NOTICE
*PUBLIC HOUSING APPLICATIONS
*SUSPENDED
JEFFERSON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
4501 Little Drive
*BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35022
(205) 426-8948
Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the Jefferson County Housing Authority Bessemer Office will no longer accept applications for the Brighton Gardens Apartments located at 4110 McClain Street, Brighton, Alabama until further notice.
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*REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Jefferson County through its Office of Community and Economic Development is amending qualification #4 to previous experience with road project not sidewalk projects associated with the Trafford Road Project. All other qualifications, terms and conditions are to remain the same.
For more information call Yolanda Caver or Alfonso Holt at (205) 325-5761.
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**LEGALS
INVITATION TO BID
CB&I Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is actively seeking material and or subcontract quotations from all pre-qualified subcontractors and certified Small, Minority, and/or Women’s Business Enterprises and Certified Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the 1000MG Composite Elevated Water Storage Tank located in the Bevill Industrial Park in Jasper, Alabama.
Funding is through EDA Project No. 04-01-06806. Be sure to note the “Buy American” and Davis-Bacon minimum wage rates.
Plans and Specifications may be viewed at the Water Works and Sewer Board in Jasper Alabama and at the office of Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama.
Please contact the engineer, Russ Roberts with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood at 205 949 3941 for any questions you may have regarding this project.
Please direct your quotation to Don Nason with CB&I Inc. The following is his contact information:
CB&I Inc.
11560 Great Oaks Way, Suite 500
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Phone: 770 521 6542
Fax: 770 777 9545
Email: dnason@cbi.com
The project bids on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Therefore, we need to receive your quotation and scope no later than Tuesday 12:00 noon, March 24, 2015 to complete our proposal.
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Jefferson County Center for Workforce Development (JCCWD)
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Out-of School Youth Program
GED/High School Diploma Program or Occupational Skills Training Program
DEADLINE April 24, 2015; 4 p.m.
The Jefferson County Center for Workforce Development is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide a GED/High School Diploma Program or an Occupational Skills Training Program with job placement to eligible Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth participants ages 16-24. The youth training program is scheduled to begin July 1, 2015 and end June 30, 2016.
The RFP information packet will be available March 23, 2015 at the JCCWD office at 3420 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222 or it may be downloaded from Jefferson County’s website at http://jeffconline.jccal.org/comdev/.
Proposals must be returned and logged in by 4PM, April 24, 2015. No proposals will be accepted after this time.
A Bidder’s Conference will be held April 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the JCCWD; 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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*INVITATION TO BID
Sealed proposals will be received by *Birmingham City Schools at the office of Mr. Edward McMullen, Purchasing Department, 2015 Park Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, until 2:00 p.m. CST April 8th, 2015 for Renovations for Norwood Elementary School at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.
The project is the renovation of finishes, doors, kitchen equipment, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC and lighting systems at the existing Norwood Elementary School, 3136 Norwood Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35234.
A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to* Birmingham City Schools 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.
The Owner intends to award a single contract for this work to a single pre-qualified General Contractor. The Owner will accept proposals only from firms which demonstrate their experience and ability to perform the work necessary for this project. Interested General Contractors must submit a Contractor’s Qualification Certificate. Minimum Qualifications to be certified by prospective bidders include: 1) statutory licensor requirements, 2) bonding capacity in excess of $5,000,000 dollars, 3) minimum of ten (10) years successful history as an approved, authorized or licensed General Contractor, 4) minimum average annual volume of $12,000,000 dollars in construction value for the past three (3) years, and 5) successful current experience in construction of a scope similar to this Project. Joint venture arrangements must qualify solely on the strength of the principal firm’s qualifications. Notarized Contractor’s Qualification Certificates must be submitted to the Architect along with any request to obtain Bid Documents by a General Contractor by Thursday, March 19, 2015. The required Form of Certificate is AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement 1986 Edition and may be obtained from the Architect.
*All sub-contracts equal to or greater than $250,000 will be required to be bonded. The low bidder is required to provide a list of all sub-contractors and a copy of their bonds at the pre-construction conference.
Drawings and specifications may be obtained and/or examined at 1:00 pm. CST, Monday, March 16th at the offices of *TurnerBatson Architects, 1950 Stonegate Drive, Suite 200, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, *the office of Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA), and F.W. Dodge Birmingham (a.k.a. *McGraw Hill), Associated General Contractors, and Construction Market Data.
Bid Documents may be purchased from Alabama Graphics, 2801 5th Ave, South, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205.252.8505. Contractors must purchase sets at their own expense – no deposits or refunds will be allowed.
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect (Engineer) 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 (Engineer); 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.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at *Norwood Elementary School, 3136 Norwood Boulevard, *Birmingham, AL 35234 at 2:00pm, CST, March 23, 2015. *Attendance at Pre-Bid Conference by *General Contractor Bidders is Mandatory.
Awarding Authority:
Birmingham Board of Education
Dr. Spencer Horn, Superintendent
Architect:
Turner Batson Architects, PC
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*ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by *BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS at the office of Mr. Edward McMullen, Purchasing Department, 2015 Park Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 until 2:00 p.m. CDST, April 7, 2015 for Hemphill Elementary School Property Abatement and Demolition, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The project includes pre-demolition asbestos abatement and demolition of existing structures low-rise buildings.
The Owner intends to award a single contract for this work to single pre-qualified General Contractor. The Owner will accept proposals from firms which can demonstrate their experience and ability to perform the work required to complete this project. The required form of documentation is AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement 1986 Edition. Qualification Statements are due at the office of the Architect by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015.
A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. CDST at Hemphill Elementary School, the Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is *MANDATORY for all General Contractors intending to bid this project. A site visit to the site will immediately follow the pre-bid conference. Any bid submitted by a General Contractor that did not attend the pre-bid conference will not be accepted.
A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Birmingham City Board of Education 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.
Bid Documents may be examined after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2015 at the office of the Architect, NHB Group, LLC, 1721 5th Avenue, Suite 101, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA), Reed Construction Data, IsqFt, and McGraw Hill-FW Dodge.
Bid documents may be obtained from Alabama Graphics, 2801 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233, (205) 252-8505. Contractors must purchase documents at their own expense – no deposits or refunds will be allowed.
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders 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.
Awarding Authority: Birmingham City Board of Education, Dr. Spencer Horn, Superintendent
Architect: NHB Group, LLC
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*INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Jefferson County Commission will receive bids for *CONCORD DRAINAGE *IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CDBG-DR-13-03I-U03-CDI at Room 270 of the Jefferson County Courthouse until 10:00 a.m. local time on the 31st day of March, 2015, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Any bid to be delivered by hand or mail prior to the above time or at a different place shall be at the full risk of the bidder. Such bids may be delivered or mailed to the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development, at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. If for any reason such bid does not reach Room 270 of the Jefferson County Courthouse prior to the opening, it may be rejected. *No bids *shall be accepted after the time stated for receipt of bids. This requirement *shall not be waived.
All bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished, or copy thereof, and must be in a sealed envelope. The outside of the envelope should contain the following:
(1) “SEALED BID”; (2) “DO NOT OPEN”; (3) PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER; (4) PROJECT OFFICER: “FELICIA SMITH”; (5) CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS
(6) ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER; (7) CONTRACTOR’S DUNS NUMBER.
Bids are invited upon the work as follows:
A drainage project in the Community of Concord to relieve flooding as the result of the 2011 tornado. The project consist of: 1) Removing existing undersized or damaged drainage structures; 2) Clearing trees, debris & siltation from drainage paths; 3) Establishing ditches to the size and shape as designed in plans; 4) Installing drainage structures such as concrete fumes, culverts, slope paved headwalls, and retainage structures.
Bids must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the order of *Jefferson County, Alabama negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and an acceptable surety, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total of the bid amount but not to exceed $10,000.00, for the *CONCORD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CDBG-*DR-13-03I-U03-CDI.
The bid security is to become the property of the owner in the event that: (1) the bidder fails to meet any of the qualifications required in the bid specifications stated herein; (2) the bidder misrepresents or falsifies any information required to be provided by the owner; (3) for any reason that the bidder fails to qualify, causing his bid to be withdrawn or rejected and such withdrawal or rejection results in delay or substantial additional expense to the owner; (4) the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense of the owner caused thereby.
Bid documents are on file and will be available for examination at the JEFFERSON COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, Alabama 35203; the BIRMINGHAM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY, 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; Dodge Data & Analytics, www.construction.com; and ISqFt Plan Room, isqft.com. The bid package may be obtained by depositing $125.00 with *Sentell *Engineering, Inc., Tuscaloosa, Alabama, ph: 205-752-5564 for each set of documents so obtained. Such deposit will be refunded in full on the first set issued to each general contract bidder submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution of the contract documents. The contractor has an option to receive electronically the bid package with no deposit required.
Bidders are advised that submitted bids bind the bidders to the “Bid Conditions Setting Forth Affirmative Action Requirements for all Non‑Exempt Federal and Federally‑assisted Construction Contracts to be awarded in Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties, Alabama, “also known as the Birmingham Hometown Plan.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the contract documents must be paid on this project, and that the contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
All bidders be advised that this contract is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development act of 1968, as amended, (12 USC l701U) which if it is in excess of $100,000, requires that to the “greatest extent feasible”, opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are: (1) 51 percent or more owned by section 3 residents; or (2) Whose permanent, full-time employees include persons, at least 30 percent of whom are currently section 3 residents, or within three years of the date of first employment with the business concern were section 3 residents; or (3) That provides evidence of commitment to subcontract in excess of 25 percent of the dollar award of all subcontracts to be awarded to business concerns that meet the qualifications set forth in paragraphs (1) or (2) in this definition of “section 3 business concern.”
All bidders must be licensed by the State of Alabama Licensing Board of General Contractors, as required by Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Code of Alabama 1975 as amended.
The Jefferson County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.
This project will be funded in its entirety (100%) with Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of *sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of bids to allow the Jefferson County Commission to review the bids and investigate the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.
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*ABANDONED VEHICLES
*In accordance with Section 32-13-1, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given to the owner, lienholders, and *other interested parties that the following described abandoned vehicle will be sold at public auction for cash to *the highest bidder at:
*(time) 1:00 pm
*(date) March 23,2015
*at AutoPlex
*(address)2325 4th Avenue North
*Birmingham, Alabama 35203_
*Description) 2002 Cadillac Deville
*(VIN #)1G6KF57952U291828
*(Description) 2005 Lincoln Town Car
*(VIN#)1LNHM82W05Y609438
*(Description) 1998 Jaguar XJ8L
*(VIN#)SAJHX6244WC839336
*(Description) 2003 GMC Envoy
*(VIN#) 1GKDS13S732124455
*(Description) 1999 Chysler Sebring
*(VIN#)3C3EL55H3XT609917
*(Description) 2005 Hyundai Sonata
*(VIN#)5NPEU46F36H002611
*(Description) 2000 Buick Century
*(VIN#)2G4WY55J6Y1185720
*(Description) 2006 Cadi SRX
*(VIN#)1GYEE637760139158
*(Description) 1991 Chevy Lumina
*(VIN#)2G1WL54T8M9228416
*(Description) 1992 Acura Vigor
*(VIN#)JH4CC2658NC009441
*(Description) 2006 BMW750LI
*(VIN#)WBAHN83546DT32418
*(Description) 2002 Mercedes ML320
*(VIN#)4JGAB54E32A328605
*(Description) 2006 Ford Expedition
*(VIN#)1FMFU17586LA76767
*(Description) 2003 Honda Element
*(VIN#)5J6YH28583L012692
*(Description) 2000 Ford Box Truck
*(VIN#)1FDWE2726YHA78723
*(Description) 2001 Olds Alero
*(VIN#)1G3GS64C414138537
*(Description) 2009 Scion XD
*(VIN#)JTKKU10469J048821
*Seller reserves the right to reject any bids and the right to bid.
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*REQUEST FOR BIDS HOUSING REHABILITATION BID ANNOUNCEMENT *BID #73-15:
Bids will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing until *5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, *March 24, 2015, for proposed owner-occupied housing rehabilitation work at the following addresses:
401 1st Ave. SW, Bessemer, Al. 35022
313 58th St., Fairfield, Al. 35064
530 43rd St., Fairfield, Al. 35064
2804 4th Street N.W., Center Point, AL 35215
1230 Elizabeth Ave., Tarrant, AL 35217
Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in Room 830 of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Interested parties may get a copy of the bid package at Jefferson County Purchasing: 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Suite 830, Birmingham, AL 35203.
All interested contractors must meet the minimum contractor requirements for bidding on or before the date and time that bids are due. All questions must be written and faxed to (205) 214-4034 or e-mailed to Carmen Jones at jonesc@jccal.org.
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**INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Jefferson County Commission will receive bids for the NORTH SMITHFIELD MANOR COMMUNITY STORM SHELTER (CDBG-DR) at the Commission Chambers, Room 270 of the Jefferson County Courthouse until *9:00 a.m. *local time on the 31st day of March, 2015 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Any bid to be delivered by hand or mail prior to the above time or at a different place shall be at the full risk of the bidder. Such bids may be delivered or mailed to the Jefferson County Office of Community and Economic Development, at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. If for any reason such bid does not reach Room 270 of the Jefferson County Courthouse prior to the opening, it may be rejected. No bids shall be accepted after the time stated for receipt of bids. This requirement shall not be waived.
All bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished, or copy thereof, and must be in a sealed envelope. The outside of the envelope should contain the following:
(1) “SEALED BID”; (2) “DO NOT OPEN”; (3) PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER;
4) PROJECT OFFICER: “Yolanda B. Caver”; (5) CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND
ADDRESS; (6) ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER; (7) CONTRACTOR’S DUNS #.
Bids are invited upon the work generally described as follows:
The work includes, but is not limited to providing all necessary materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation and services to construct a dual purpose Community Center and FEMA 361 Storm Shelter including: HUD project sign, erosion control measures; clearing, grubbing, tree removal, small storm shelter structure demolition and disposal of all debris; approximately 545 C.Y. of earth grading and moving (cut and fill); grated trench drain, storm piping, rip-rap, grassed swale stormwater feature; water line, backflow preventer, 8” sanitary sewer main, sanitary manholes, sanitary lateral and stub out; an approximately 2,021 S.F. storm shelter facility meeting FEMA 361 requirements; roadway milling and asphalt overlay; concrete and paver sidewalks, concrete stairs with steel handrails; two (2) asphalt parking lots, painted striping; site restoration; and other minor miscellaneous site work in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Jefferson County, Alabama, negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and an acceptable surety, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total of the bid amount but not to exceed $10,000.00, for the NORTH SMITHFIELD MANOR COMMUNITY STORM SHELTER.
The bid security is to become the property of the owner in the event that: (1) the bidder fails to meet any of the qualifications required in the bid specifications stated herein; (2) the bidder misrepresents or falsifies any information required to be provided by the owner; (3) for any reason that the bidder fails to qualify, causing his bid to be withdrawn or rejected and such withdrawal or rejection results in delay or substantial additional expense to the owner; (4) the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense of the owner caused thereby.
Bid documents are on file and will be available for examination at the JEFFERSON COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, Alabama 35203; the BIRMINGHAM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY, 3600 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222, and through ALABAMA AGC – ISQFT PLAN ROOM, 2801 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
The bid package may be obtained by depositing $150.00 with ENGINEERING SERVICE ASSOCIATES, INC., 5300 Cahaba River Road, Suite 250, Birmingham, AL 35243 (205-970-0772) for each set of documents so obtained. Such deposit will be refunded in full on the first set issued to each general contract bidder submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution of the contract documents.
Bidders are advised that submitted bids bind the bidders to the “Bid Conditions Setting Forth Affirmative Action Requirements for all Non‑Exempt Federal and Federally‑assisted Construction Contracts to be awarded in Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties, Alabama, “also known as the Birmingham Hometown Plan.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the contract documents must be paid on this project, and that the contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
All bidders be advised that this contract is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development act of 1968, as amended, (12 USC l701U) which if it is in excess of $100,000, requires that to the “greatest extent feasible”, opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are: (1) 51 percent or more owned by section 3 residents; or (2) Whose permanent, full-time employees include persons, at least 30 percent of whom are currently section 3 residents, or within three years of the date of first employment with the business concern were section 3 residents; or (3) That provides evidence of commitment to subcontract in excess of 25 percent of the dollar award of all subcontracts to be awarded to business concerns that meet the qualifications set forth in paragraphs (1) or (2) in this definition of “section 3 business concern.”
All bidders must be properly licensed by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Code of Alabama 1975 as amended. General Contractors with a classification of BC or BCU4 should be able to bid this project. If a Contractor has any questions regarding his classification or eligibility to bid this project, those questions should be directed to the State Licensing Board.
THE PROSPECTIVE BIDDER OR ITS SUBCONTRACTOR MUST BE PREQUALIFIED TO CONSTRUCT, AT A MINIMUM, CLASS “A” SEWER LINE PROJECTS. TO PREQUALIFY WITH THE DEPARTMENT AND TO CONSTRUCT CLASS “A” SEWER PROJECTS, EACH PROSPECTIVE BIDDER MUST FURNISH WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF COMPENTENCY AND EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COUNTY. ACCORDINGLY, THE COUNTY WILL NOT ACCEPT PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATIONS AFTER THE 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT MR. DANIEL WHITE, (205) 325-5496, WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD., NORTH, SUITE A-300, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203, IN ADVANCE OF THE DEADLINE TO DETERMINE IF THE CONTRACTOR IS PREQUALIFIED TO CONSTRUCT CLASS “A” SEWER PROJECTS.
The Jefferson County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.
This project will be funded in its entirety (100%) with Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of * Sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of bids to allow the Jefferson County Commission to review the bids and investigate the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.
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*INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Jefferson County Commission will receive bids for the *Fairfield Sidewalk *Project at Room 270 of the Jefferson County Courthouse until 9:00 a.m. local time on the 14th day of April, 2015, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Any bid to be delivered by hand or mail prior to the above time or at a different place shall be at the full risk of the bidder. Such bids may be delivered or mailed to the Jefferson County Office of Community and Economic Development, at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. If for any reason such bid does not reach Room 270 of the Jefferson County Courthouse prior to the opening, it may be rejected. *No bids *shall be accepted after the time stated for receipt of bids. This requirement *shall not be waived.
All bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished, or copy thereof, and must be in a sealed envelope. The outside of the envelope should contain the following:
(1) “SEALED BID”; (2) “DO NOT OPEN”; (3) PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER; (4) PROJECT OFFICER: “YOLANDA CAVER”; (5) CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS
(6) ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER.
Bids are invited upon the following work, but not limited to, as follows:
SITE PREPARATION, REMOVAL OF EXISTING APSHALT WALKWAY, AND INSTALLATION OF ADA COMPLIANT SIDEWALK
Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft payable to the order of *Jefferson County, Alabama negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and an acceptable surety, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total of the bid amount but not to exceed $10,000.00, for the *Fairfield Sidewalk Project (CDBG13-03L-*M01-FSW).
The bid security is to become the property of the owner in the event that: (1) the bidder fails to meet any of the qualifications required in the bid specifications stated herein; (2) the bidder misrepresents or falsifies any information required to be provided by the owner; (3) for any reason that the bidder fails to qualify, causing his bid to be withdrawn or rejected and such withdrawal or rejection results in delay or substantial additional expense to the owner; (4) the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense of the owner caused thereby.
Bid documents are on file and will be available for examination at the *JEFFERSON COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, Alabama 35203; at the *BIRMINGHAM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY, 601 37th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222.
The bid package may be obtained by depositing *$100.00 with CE Associates 5229 Messer-Airport Highway Birmingham, AL 35212 *(205)-595-0401
for each set of documents so obtained. Such deposit will be refunded in full on the first set issued to each general contract bidder submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date.
Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution of the contract documents.
Bidders are advised that submitted bids bind the bidders to the “Bid Conditions Setting Forth Affirmative Action Requirements for all Non‑Exempt Federal and Federally‑assisted Construction Contracts to be awarded in Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties, Alabama, “also known as the Birmingham Hometown Plan.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the contract documents must be paid on this project, and that the contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
All bidders be advised that this contract is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development act of 1968, as amended, (12 USC l701U) which if it is in excess of $100,000, requires that to the “greatest extent feasible”, opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are: (1) 51 percent or more owned by section 3 residents; or (2) Whose permanent, full-time employees include persons, at least 30 percent of whom are currently section 3 residents, or within three years of the date of first employment with the business concern were section 3 residents; or (3) That provides evidence of commitment to subcontract in excess of 25 percent of the dollar award of all subcontracts to be awarded to business concerns that meet the qualifications set forth in paragraphs (1) or (2) in this definition of “section 3 business concern.”
All bidders must be licensed by the State of Alabama Licensing Board of General Contractors, as required by Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Code of Alabama 1975 as amended.
The Jefferson County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.
This project will be funded in its entirety (100%) with Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of *sixty (*60) days from the date of the opening of bids to allow the Jefferson County Commission to review the bids and investigate the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.
BT03/19/15
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