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*Legals

*INVITATION TO BID

The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham will be accepting bids covering the installation of water mains and appurtenances connected thereto and 22 water services along F.L. Shuttlesworth Drive, 29th  Avenue North, 30th Court North and 31st  Avenue North located in the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Plans and specifications may be examined and obtained in the office of the Manager – System Development at 3600 First Avenue, North.  Bids must be received for public opening at 10:00 a.m. local time in said office.  A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on *Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. local time in the System Development Conference Room located on the Second Floor of the Main *Campus Building located at the above-stated address.  Bids will not be accepted from Contractors who do not attend the Pre-Bid Conference. *Bids must be received for public opening on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. local time in the System Development Conference Room *located as stated above.
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*INVITATION TO BID

The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham will be accepting bids covering the installation of water mains and appurtenances connected thereto and 70 water services along Morrow Street; Thomas Street; Circle Street; Circle Drive; and Hudson Street located in the Dolomite Community of the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Plans and specifications may be examined and obtained in the office of the Manager – System Development at 3600 First Avenue, North.  Bids must be received for public opening at 10:00 a.m. local time in said office. * A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held *on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. local time in the System Development Conference Room located on the Second Floor of the Main *Campus Building located at the above-stated address.  Bids will not be accepted from Contractors who do not attend the Pre-Bid Conference. *Bids must be received for public opening on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. local time in the System Development Conference Room *located as stated above.
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*2015 Legal Notice:

*Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization & Adjustments
*Notice of Valuation of Property
In accordance with State of Alabama Code, Section 40-2-18, the Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization has set 2015 real property value for all parcels located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Beginning May 13, 2015 these values are available for public inspection in the Birmingham and Bessemer Courthouse’s Board of Equalization offices or you may log on to the Board of Equalization web page and locate the value. Instructions addressing objections to value are also available on our website at* www.jeffconline.jccal.org.
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*TO:  
Prospective Bidders

*INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER:  
*15-06

*SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR:    
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance                                 Services

*BID OPENING:    
*May 29, 2015

*TIME:      
*10:00 a.m. CST

*LOCATION:     
HABD Central Office
1826 Third Avenue South
Birmingham, AL  35233-1905

*PRE-BID CONFERENCE:  
*May 15, 2015

*TIME:  
*10:00 a.m. CST

*LOCATION:
HABD Central Office
1826 Third Avenue South
Birmingham, AL  35233-1905

By submission of a bid, the bidder agrees, that if the bid is accepted, to enter into a contract with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), to complete all work as specified or indicated in the bid documents, for the contract price and within the contract time indicated in the attached IFB.  The bidder further accepts all of the terms and conditions of the IFB.

The bid will remain open for the period specified in the IFB, must be independently arrived at, and be prepared in accordance with the instructions to bidders (form HUD-5369). In addition, the HUD-required certifications must be completed and submitted as part of the bid (see form HUD-5369).

A pre-bid conference will be held in accordance with the terms listed above.  All bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference.

The bid price(s) will be included as provided in the attached IFB.  Unless otherwise specified in the IFB, all prices will be on a firm-fixed-price basis and are not subject to adjustments based on costs incurred.

Bidders should be advised that, prior to award of any contract, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District reserves the right to conduct a pre-award survey for the purpose of determining the bidder’s responsibility and capacity to perform the contract. This survey may include review of subcontracting agreements, financial capacity, and the quality of work performed on other contracts.

All bids must be signed and dated.  If a joint venture is submitting the bid, each joint venture must sign the bid.  Late bids will be handled in accordance with the form HUD-5369.

A copy of this solicitation is available at * www.habd.org under the Purchasing and Procurement Section.  Questions regarding the attached IFB should be directed to the Procurement Administrator, in writing within ten days prior to the date and time set for the bid opening.  Questions received after the deadline will not be answered.

Contracting Officer:
*Naomi H. Truman, Executive Director
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*TO:    
Prospective Offerors

*REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:   
*15-14

*SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR:
Architectural/Engineering Design Services for the
Central Office HVAC System

*PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT:       
HABD Central Office
Procurement Administrator
1826 Third Avenue South
Birmingham, AL  35233-1905

*CLOSING DATE:
May 29, 2015

*TIME: 
2:00 P.M. CST

*LOCATION:    
HABD Central Office
Procurement Administrator
1826 Third Avenue South
Birmingham, AL  35233-1905

By submission of a proposal the offeror agrees, if the offeror’s proposal is accepted, to enter a contract with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), to complete all work as specified or indicated in the contract documents, for the contract price and within the contract time indicted in the RFP.  The offeror further accepts the terms and conditions of the RFP.

Proposals must be prepared in accordance with the section entitled “Submittal of Proposal,” and will be evaluated by the HABD.  Evaluation will be based on the criteria within this RFP.

Copies of the RFP, which includes the scope of services, conditions and requirements, may be obtained from the HABD Procurement Office located at the address listed above. Persons who require special accommodations should immediately contact the HABD Procurement Office at (205) 521-0611.

The HABD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any proposal, and to waive any informalities or irregularities.

The HABD in accordance with the Executive Orders 11625 and 12138 promotes participation by businesses owned and operated by disadvantaged and historically underutilized businesses.  Section 3 business requirements must also be met.

A copy of this solicitation is available at *www.habd.org under the Purchasing and Procurement Section.  Questions regarding the attached RFP should be directed to the Procurement Administrator, in writing ten (10) days prior to proposal due date.  Questions received after the deadline will not be answered.

*Contracting Officer:
*Naomi H. Truman, Executive Director
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*The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority will receive sealed bids for:

*Replace Lower Roof Section, BJCC Theater Building

This will be for the use of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, Birmingham, Alabama.* Pre-qualified *General Contractors will be required to make a good faith effort to include MBE and DBE companies in the *execution of this project.

*The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, Alabama will receive *bids, up to the hour of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday,  June 09, 2015, and will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud at the BJCC Executive Board Room 4th Floor, North Exhibition Hall in Birmingham, AL.  Bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished by the Authority.  Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with bidder’s name, address, STATE CONTRACTOR LICENSE NUMBER, the name of the project being bid, and time and place of bid opening.  Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

Construction contracts shall be awarded only to qualified Contractors, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama.  Contracts in excess of $50,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, and Chapter 8 as amended.  Bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the bid and as stipulated by Title 30-2-3-(e) of the code of Alabama.

A copy of this bid package is available  on our website:* www.bjcc.org (under Jobs & Vendor Opportunities – Open Bids section).  There is no charge for downloading bid documents.  Electronic copies of the documents will also be available at the pre-bid meeting and in the BCIA Plan Room.

Bids may be sent to* BJCC Purchasing Department, Attn:  Purchasing Coordinator, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, *Birmingham, AL 35203.  All bids received after 10:30 a.m. on the bid date will be returned unopened.

A Cashier’s Check drawn on an Alabama Bank or bid bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority in the amount of 5% of the amount of bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s bid.  Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required when the Contract is presented by the Contractor to the Authority.

*A pre-bid meeting will be conducted Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the BJCC Executive Board Room.  

*Questions concerning the specifications should be directed to Jerry Nelms, Facility Engineer, at (205) 458-8409 or *email Jerry.Nelms@bjcc.org.          
Sharon Proctor
Purchasing Coordinator
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority
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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 *10:00 a.m. CST Friday, May 29, 2015 for *Arrington Middle School Cooling Tower *Replacement and until *10:30 a.m. CST Friday, May 29, 2015 for Sun Valley Elementary *School Cooling Tower Replacement at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

The project scope is as indicated in the contract documents, which includes: Replacement of the existing Cooling Tower and associated work located at Arrington Middle School, 2101 Jefferson Ave. SW Birmingham, AL 35211 and Sun Valley Elementary School located at 1010 18th Ave. NW Birmingham, AL 35215.

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 as indicated in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Bid Documents may be obtained at the office of Mr. Edward McMullen, Purchasing Department, 2015 Park Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, requested by email in digital format at the office of BCS Department of Capital Projects: Mr. Bob Morgan at 205-231-2082, email:*rmorgan@bhm.k12.al.us., offices of MW/Davis Dumas & Associates, Inc. 2720 Third Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35233, and the offices of the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA).

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished in the Bid Package  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/Consultant; 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 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Arrington Middle School, 2101 Jefferson Ave. SW Birmingham, AL 35211 at 9:00 am, CST, May 26, 2015.*Attendance at Pre-Bid Conference by *Bidders is Mandatory.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Sun Valley Elementary School located at 1010 18th Ave. NW Birmingham, AL 35215 at 11:00 am, CST, May 26, 2015. *Attendance at Pre-Bid *Conference by Bidders is Mandatory.

Awarding Authority:
Birmingham Board of Education
Dr. Spencer Horn, Superintendent

Owner Consultant:
MW/Davis Dumas & Associates, Inc.
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*INVITATION FOR BIDS

*The Fairfield Alabama Housing Authority will receive bids for: An Alteration to Mattie Gill Jackson Gardens (AL 10-2) until *2:00 p.m. CST, local time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the central office of the Authority located at 6704 Avenue D, Fairfield, Alabama 35064, at which time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “An Alteration to Mattie Gill Jackson Gardens”.

The general scope of work includes bathroom renovation in fifty (50) apartment units.

Contract Documents, including Drawings and Project Manual, are on file at the following locations: the office of the Architect, Adams Design Associates, Inc., 2 – 20th Street North, Suite 940 Birmingham, AL 35203, Attention Mr. Reilly P. Strauss, (205) 328-1100 x 106, *rstrauss@adamsdesignarchitects.com and at the following locations: Alabama Graphics, F.W. Dodge / McGraw Hill, I sq Ft, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) and Reed Construction Data.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained by contacting Alabama Graphics at * http://dpr.algraphics.com or 205-252-8505, thus ordered can be picked up locally from Alabama Graphics, 2801 15th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 or shipped, for the cost of reproduction and shipping for each set of documents so obtained.  Release of the Contract Documents does not imply acceptance of a bidder’s qualifications.

Contractors must be licensed by the General Contractors Licensure Board of Alabama and meet the statutory requirements, including maintaining a license in good standing.  All bidders must include a current license number with the submission of the bid.

Bidders are required to inspect the property and the buildings themselves, as well as operations and conditions that may be affected.

A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of Fairfield Alabama Housing Authority or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and an acceptable surety company in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), shall be submitted with each bid. Acceptable Surety Companies are listed in the current issue of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for both satisfactory performance and payment bond(s) in the amount equal to 100% of the contract price.

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, religion, sex, or national origin.

Contractors are reminded that, in accordance with State Law, Alabama General Contractor’s licensing number shall be displayed on the sealed envelope in which the bid is delivered or the bid will not be accepted.

Bids must be submitted on bid forms included in the Project Manual, or copies thereof. Each bid must include the Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of bidders (HUD 5369-A), Non-Collusive Affidavit and the Previous Participation Certification (HUD 2530) signed by the bidder on the correct HUD forms.

A Pre-Bid Conference followed by an on-site inspection of the premises, will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the central office of the Authority. Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting but attendance is not mandatory.

The Fairfield Alabama Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

Bids may be held by the Fairfield Alabama Housing Authority for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing then and investigating the qualifications of the bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

Fairfield Alabama Housing Authority
Shannon Hackett Eady, Executive Director
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