AG Announces Felony Conviction of Former ACJIC Investigator

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MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Luther Strange announced the conviction of former ACJIC Chief Agent Dennis Bodine for improperly accessing confidential law enforcement information. On Monday, Bodine, 63, of Foley pleaded guilty in Baldwin County Circuit Court to one count of obtaining criminal offender record information under false pretenses, an unclassified felony, related to his unauthorized use of the Law Enforcement Tactical System (“LETS”) after he was no longer employed with the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center.
“This case is a sad example of someone misusing an important law enforcement investigative tool, but luckily, state agents caught it quickly,” said Attorney General Strange. “Our message to all is that the people of this state can rest assured that we will aggressively prosecute those who violate the privacy of Alabama citizens by misusing confidential law enforcement information.”
The Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center referred this case to the Attorney General’s Office after discovering the possible LETS misuse by a former employee. The State’s evidence against Bodine included documents and testimony showing that he used what he believed to be an unmonitored web portal to gain access to LETS to obtain the criminal records of numerous individuals.
As per the plea agreement, Bodine pleaded guilty to one count of obtaining criminal offender record information under false pretenses, an unclassified felony, and was sentenced to six months imprisonment, which was suspended for six months of probation. Bodine also agreed to pay a $5,000 fine within 10 days, as well as court costs and $50 to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.
The Attorney General commended Assistant Attorneys General Pete Smyczek and Bill Lisenby of the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Division, Litigation Support Paralegal Lucie Welch of his Executive Division, and Special Agents from his Investigations Division, for their successful handling of this case.

Former Claims Representative for the Social Security Administration
Indicted for Stealing Personal Identifying Information and Money from Agency
BIRMINGHAM — A federal grand jury has indicted a former Social Security Administration claims representative for using his position to steal identifying information and benefits from Social Security beneficiaries, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, Special Agent in Charge Guy Fallen.
A 10-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges ALEX JAMANE FLOWERS, 33, of Fairfield, with wire fraud, theft of government property and aggravated identity theft in a scheme to obtain money and property fraudulently from the SSA.
Flowers was a claims representative in the SSA Birmingham District Office between May 2013 and July 2013 when the crimes occurred. The duties of a claims representative include, but are not limited to, obtaining, clarifying and verifying information which will be used to analyze claims and make decisions regarding entitlement to benefits. His job responsibilities required that he have access to SSA databases, including the National Computer Center, which houses records for Social Security beneficiaries.
According to the indictment, Flowers used his access to accounts and identifying information of beneficiaries, including Social Security numbers, to cause SSA to issue payments to claimants and beneficiaries, and directed each payment into accounts that he controlled.
The indictment charges Flowers with seven counts of wire fraud for each interstate communication he made to cause a payment to be issued. He faces one count of theft of government property for embezzling money from the SSA, and two counts of aggravated identity theft for unlawfully using someone else’s Social Security number in relation to the wire fraud and government property theft.
The maximum penalty for wire fraud is 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The maximum penalty for theft of government property is 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Aggravated identity theft carries a minimum two-year prison term and a $250,000 fine.
SSA-OIG investigated the case, which the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama is prosecuting.
The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent and it will be the government’s responsibility to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

Alabama Department of Revenue

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2014 Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness Items Set Feb. 21 through Feb. 23

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (CST) on Friday February 21 and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday February 23, Alabama will hold its annual sales tax holiday giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe-weather preparedness supplies free of state sales or use tax.
A provision in the Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday law allows counties and municipalities to join the state by removing their own local sales and use taxes from the same items during the same weekend (Reference: Rule 810-6-3-.66).
To provide guidance to both retailers and consumers, the ADOR has compiled a listing of all cities and counties participating in the 2014 Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday. The city and county listing is available at http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/salestax/WPSalesTaxHol.htm.
The following list contains examples of items covered under the Severe Weather Preparedness holiday.

Items below that have a sales price of $60 or less per item
·         Batteries: AAA-cell batteries, AA-cell batteries, C-cell batteries, D-cell batteries, 6-volt batteries, 9-volt batteries. (NOTE: coin batteries, automobile batteries, and boat batteries are not exempt.)
·         Cellular phone battery
·         Cellular phone charger
·         Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather-band radio or NOAA weather radio
·         Portable self-powered light source, including battery-powered flashlights, lanterns, or emergency glow sticks
·         Tarpaulin, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible, waterproof sheeting
·         Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords or rope, or tie-down kits
·         Duct tape
·         Plywood, window film or other materials specifically designed to protect window coverings
·         Non-electric food storage cooler or water storage container
·         Non-electric can opener
·         Artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs, reusable ice
·         Self-contained first aid kit
·         Fire extinguisher
·         Smoke detector
·         Carbon monoxide detector
·         Gas or diesel fuel tank or container

Items below that have a sales price of $1,000 or less:
· Portable generators and power cords

For more information about Alabama’s annual Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness, visit ADOR’s Website at www.revenue.alabama.gov.

Top Awards for Pleasant Grove Spartans Starz!

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Pleasant Grove_1 — Pleasant Grove Spartans Starz pictured with Dance Coach Brooke Self are Top left to right - Jasmine Valentine, Kendria Lee, Alexis Banks, Kiley Johnson, Kyndal Luster, Ravian Young, Nakayla Harris and Victoria Barnes. Bottom left to right - Jacque Walker, Coach Self, Raven Parker, Carmen Knight and Victoria Luke

Pleasant Grove JV Spartan Starz – Bottom Row Left to Right – Annabella Harkins, Breyanie Ray, Jaila Cox, Chakhyla Taylor, Anissa Player. Top Row Left to Right – Makenna James, Courtney Weeks, India Oliver, Amy Wolverton, Elisa Farris, Amber Matthews. Not picture Coach Jennifer Williams

Congratulations to the Pleasant Grove Spartan Starz! The varsity and junior varsity teams took top honors in recent competitions. The varsity team shined and received the 1st place trophy for their Pom routine and 2nd place for their Hip-Hop routine. The JV also sparkled and were awarded 1st place in their Pom and Hip-Hop routines during the Universal Dance Association Alabama Dance Championship (UDA). Both teams received 1st and 2nd place trophies again as they competed in the American All-Star Southern Regional Dance Championship.
The girls work all year to perfect their dance skills and raise money for competition fees, dance camp, choreography fees and uniforms. “There is no ‘I’ in team is a common quote for many sports. After any victory at a dance competition, this quote is more relevant than ever, because every single dancer contributes to the group’s win in some way or another. Hard work and trust are vital. You have to give 100 percent at practice and the performance and know that your teammates will do the same. The girls have worked very hard this year and I am so proud of their accomplishments” said Brooke Self, varsity coach. “Our team has received not just local but national awards throughout its history and that takes hard work. We workout during the summer, during school dance class and after school, too. We practice just as hard as the football and basketball teams too and our girls are in great shape! They are competitors and know hard work pays off; not just on the dance floor but more importantly, these girls work very diligently in their classes. With the time that dances require, they have to be focused and make sure that they stay on track with their school work.”
The POM routine is done with pom-poms and includes skills like tumbling, leaps, turns, splits and jumps. The Hip-Hop routine is an energetic, free-style type dance that evolved from break-dancing and allows improvisation and personal creativity.
“Dance requires dedication just like any other sport and I’m praying that it leads to a dance scholarship that will help with my college expenses,” said Raven Parker, captain of the varsity team. “We take on a lot of responsibility as dance team members. First we represent our school, our parents and our community and secondly, we are mentors to the middle school girls. I love dance and I’ve gained friends for life with my dance sisters!” continued Ms Parker.
Dance is a highly competitive sport. The UDA hosts their championship competitions each year in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Resort where 300 college, high school and all-star teams compete. The teams are judged on their performance, team cohesion, choreography, execution, showmanship and other attributes. Not only are the teams judged but oftentimes, the competitions award a prize for the team with the most crowd appeal. The parents from Pleasant Grove have played a big part in the team being the recipient of this title in the past.

Birmingham City Council Supports State Legislation Allowing Cities to Sell Car Tags

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham City Council has passed a resolution supporting proposed state legislation by Representative Paul DeMarco that would allow cities to sell vehicle tags and collect a fee.
The resolution, sponsored by Council President Pro-tem Jay Roberson, is calling for the city to support the bill (HB112) as a convenience to city residents. The issuance of car tags would also add a new source of income for the city.
“Today’s item was to ask the administration to explore HB112 and seek this opportunity to offer car tag renewal service in the city,” said Councilor Roberson. “It allows the citizens to renew their car tags at city hall in the revenue department and online, and would enhance the quality of life for our citizens.”
The House passed the bill last week and it is scheduled to come before the Alabama Senate next.
If approved, Birmingham could begin offering the new service within the next 6 to 8 months after employees are trained on the new system. Car tags would be distributed at city hall or mailed to citizens.

Alabama Power says beware of creative scams

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Alabama Power is warning customers about some new scams – one targeting visitors to Internet chat rooms, and another in which scammers are visiting homes posing as members of the clergy.

In one scam, customers visiting online chat rooms are encountering individuals posing as employees of companies they say will help disadvantaged families pay bills. The scammers offer to help family and friends in need and use the ploy to obtain valuable information on potential targets.

In another scam, Alabama Power customers reported receiving visits from individuals posing as members of the clergy. The scammers say they have been sent to assist people with their bills. The scammers request account numbers and other personal information and promise to pay off outstanding bills in exchange for a “money pack” card, which is a disposable debit card that is untraceable. They may even urge customers to call Alabama Power to reassure them a payment was recorded. While the system may show that a payment is pending, it has not actually been processed and received by Alabama Power.

Alabama Power urges customers to be aware of these types of scams. Customers should be alert to anyone offering to make any payments for a reduced amount, even if referred by a friend or relative.

If someone calls claiming to be with Alabama Power, politely hang up and call our toll-free customer service line at 800-245-2244, where you can be assured you are talking with the right people.

Alabama Power is working with law enforcement to investigate the recent scams. If you have been contacted by a possible scammer, or if you have additional information about these scams, please contact your local law enforcement agency.

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Alabama Power wants you to be assured about how we do business in order to protect all our customers:

* We will never come to your door and demand an immediate payment

* We will never call and ask you for bank information or a credit card number

* Any Alabama Power employee who comes to your door for any reason will have company identification that he or she will gladly show you. If you have any questions about whether a person truly works for Alabama Power, call 1-800-245-2244 and do not let the individual come inside your home.

* As noted, scammers sometimes claim they represent a nonprofit organization, public agency or government office that is offering grants that can assist you with utility bills. Never provide anyone making this claim your credit card information, your Alabama Power bill information or account number, or any personal banking information. If someone makes this claim, call Alabama Power or your local police department to report it.

* If you ever have any question about the status of your Alabama Power account, do not hesitate to call us. You can reach Alabama Power Customer Service day or night, seven days a week, at 1-800-245-2244.

* Commercial customers with questions should contact our Business Service Center at 1-888-430-5787.

Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), provides reliable, affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million customers across the state.

Birmingham City Council Approves Amnesty Program

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Birmingham City Council Approves Amnesty Program

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham City Council has approved a two month amnesty program on unpaid fines for traffic, parking and non-moving tickets and other citations allowing citizens the opportunity to pay overdue tickets without the threat of additional penalties.
The amnesty period will run from February 3 through March 31,
Domestic violence, DUI and drug related offenses are excluded from this amnesty program.
During the amnesty period, hours at the Municipal Court, where fines are paid, will be extended to 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Beginning March 1, the courts will also open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 12 noon.
No amnesty will be awarded after March 31; however, efforts to serve warrants will intensify following the amnesty period.

Bessemer City Council

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Notes from the Bessemer City Council’s Feb. 4th meeting.
•   Approved the abatement of weeds at the following properties: 231 Alabama Street, 212 22nd Street North, 1614 9th Avenue North, 2124 8th Avenue North, 1609 Fairfax Avenue and 2101 Dartmouth Avenue.
•   Granted 30-day extension for weed abatement on property at 4021 Dusty Lane.
•   Passed a resolution authorizing an offer to be made for property at Fourth Avenue North and 17th Street.
•   Authorized payment to EEFS Company PC in the amount of $20,112.50 for engineering work done on various projects in the city.
•   Authorized payment to EEFS Company PC in the amount of $3,061.75 for December 2013 for work performed on the 18th and 19th Street Traffic Signal Upgrades as well as the ATRIPS Bridge Design.
•   Opened bids for two monitor/defibrillator units for the Bessemer Fire Department, but rejected the bids because one of the bids did not have a bond and the other was received unsealed. The equipment will be rebid.
•   Authorized the expenditure of funds to be paid to the designated beneficiaries of eligible retirees of the City of Bessemer.
•   Authorized payment to Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting, LLC in the amount of $8,395 for the Sept. 30, 2012 actuarial valuation of the Health Care Plan of the City of Bessemer.
•   Approved the vacation of a portion of Circle Heights Alley currently on the property of Faith Memorial Chapel LLC, 600 9th Avenue Southwest.
•   Authorized payment to Jackson Harris P.C. in the amount of $5,601.27 for October 2013.
•   Authorized payment of invoice to Jackson Harris P.C. for the month of November 2013.

City Council Briefs

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During the Birmingham City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, Council:   Approved an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Exchange Agreement with the Birmingham Board of Education under which the Board will convey to the City property known as the “Service Center” located at 2320 – 8th Avenue North, which has a value of $806,250.00, and the City will convey to the Board certain City-owned properties located at 3900 – 8th Avenue North, 6910 Georgia Road, 701 – 13th Street SW, 1241 Tuscaloosa Avenue, 125 – 63rd Street North and 1240 – 12th Street SW, which have a combined value of $876,856.00, with the difference in the appraised value of the properties to be deemed a donation by the City to the Board for educational purposes. For more information, contact the office of Council President Johnathan Austin at 254.2678.

Other items approved by the Council at today’s meeting include the following:

1. Placed on consent an Ordinance “to further amend the General Fund Budget” by appropriating $2,250.00 to Fire Department – Instruction and Training from Miscellaneous Revenue. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott at 254.2355.

2. Placed on consent an Ordinance “to further amend the grants fund budget” by appropriating $625,000.00 to Community Development – Disaster Recovery Grant (DTR-13-06) per grant reward received per Resolution No. 1378-13. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott at 254.2355.

3. Placed on consent a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc., under which DCS will purchase, renovate and relocate into a building located at 2210 – 2nd Avenue North in order to retain its business operations in the City and the City will provide financial incentives totaling $60,000.00 to DCS in support of the project, payable in three annual payments of $20,000.00 each. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott at 254.2355.

4. Placed on consent a Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $1,000.00 to Morning Star Christian Church to provide facility usage for the Sherman Heights Neighborhood Association meeting constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $1,000.00 in City of Birmingham funds, which have been allocated to the Sherman Heights Neighborhood Association, payable to Morning Star Christian Church; and (3) authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Morning Star Christian Church for this purpose. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott at 254.2355.

5. Placed on consent a Resolution

(1) finding that the payment of $1,000.00 to St. John Life Center, Inc. to provide facility usage for the Dolomite Neighborhood Association meetings constitutes a public purpose;

(2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $1,000.00 in City of Birmingham funds, which have been allocated to the Dolomite Neighborhood Association, payable to St. John Life Center, Inc.; and

(3) authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with St. John Life Center, Inc. for this purpose. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott at 254.2355.

6. Set a public hearing March 18, 2014 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance “to amend the zoning district map of the city of Birmingham” (Case No. ZAC2014-00001) to change zone district boundaries from R-3 Single Family District and R-6 Multiple Dwelling District to B-2 General Business District, filed by William C. Byrd, III, representing the owners Limbaugh Toyota, BD Toy, LLC, and the City of Birmingham, for parcels of land generally abutting property located at 2200 Avenue T Ensley, situated in the NW ¼ of Section 5, Township 18-S, Range 3-West, Birmingham.

For more information, contact the office of Councilor Jay Roberson at 254.2498.   Announcements and Reminders:

1. The Transportation and Communication Committee is scheduled on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 12:30 p.m., Conference Room A.

2. North Birmingham Community Framework Plan Involvement Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2014, 6:00 p.m., at the Trinity CME Church, 3013 F.L. Shuttlesworth Drive.

3. The Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, February 10, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E.

4. The Budget and Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, February 10, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E.

5. The Planning and Zoning Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E.

6. Councilor Sheila Tyson, District 6, continues to accept applications for persons wanting to serve on the Land Banking Board. To submit a letter of interest and resume, send to brandon.mccray@birminghamal.gov by the close of business on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. For more information, call the office of Councilor Tyson at 254.2358.

7. The Public Improvements and Beautification Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E.

8. Councilor Marcus Lundy, Jr. will host the District 9 Leadership Meeting at Morningstar Baptist Church on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will start at 9:00 a.m.

For more information, contact the office of Councilor Lundy at 254.2302.    Are you unable to attend the Birmingham City Council meetings? Watch Council Meetings on demand. From anywhere in the world you can log on to www.birminghamalcitycouncil.org and click on the tab Watch Council Meetings; or from the comfort of your home, tune to Bright House Cable Channel 340.

The Birmingham City Council meetings are free and on demand.   The City of Birmingham will make reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to enjoy all city services, programs and activities.If accommodations are required for public meetings, please contact John Long, Senior Public Information Officer, with reasonable advance notice by emailing John.Long@birminghamal.gov, or by calling 205-254-2036.

Dollar General Launches a Reading Revolution with a Surprise $40,000 Donation to Bessemer City Middle School

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Bessemer1 — Mike Donn of Dollar General with Bessemer Middle School Principal Albert Sols.

Bessemer Middle School students and school officials, faculty and staff with Dollar General representative.

Major retailer provides funds to support school reading and literacy programs

Bessemer, Alabaama — Dollar General arrived at Bessemer City Middle School in Bessemer, Ala. last week to start a revolution. Company representatives carried a yellow and black box with a very special gift inside. When school leaders opened the box in front of a classroom of curious students, they were surprised and elated to find a check for $40,000!
“Dollar General is very passionate about its mission of Serving Others and we are all excited to surprise Zane Grey Elementary School with a donation to further their reading and literacy programs,” said Mark Coe, Dollar General’s Director of Human Resources. “We hope this donation will help equip the school with the tools and resources it needs to improve the learning experience for students.”
The donation from Dollar General is part of its new Reading Revolution program. The program aims to provide schools with additional resources to purchase books, computers and other educational supplies to enhance their reading and literacy programs.
Bessemer City Middle was chosen due to its close proximity to Dollar General’s distribution center in Bessemer. Dollar General plans to make donations to additional schools through its Reading Revolution program in various locations where it has a strong presence.
“By supporting Bessemer City Middle School with this gift, we hope to help students become better readers, more successful students and lifelong learners,” said Denine Torr, Dollar General’s director of community initiatives.

Classifieds

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Employment

Position: Account Executive
Resume Deadline: March 1, 2014

SummitMedia WZZK FM and WBHK FM are looking for Full Time Sales Professionals. This is a position that involves the sale of advertising on air, on line and on site through sponsorship opportunities offered throughout the year. The candidate will be expected to establish relationships with clients that are strong enough for the clients to converse comfortably with the seller and share their most pressing challenges with the seller so that the seller will be able to bring back a well thought out solution for the client. Other responsibilities include: finding and acquiring new business opportunities, attending networking events and generally presenting a professional and polished image of the company they represent. Candidate will also work closely with internal departments (ie: programming, promotions, business and traffic) to help fulfill the client’s expectation with regard to all areas of their business relationship with the company.

The successful candidate must be flexible, personable and able to orchestrate sales and promotional plans developed for clients successfully. The successful candidate must also be organized, dependable, self-motivated and project a professional appearance and friendly demeanor. A valid driver’s license and background check are required.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia Sales Department, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to David.Walls@summitmediacorp.com.

It is the policy of SummitMedia, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination.

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency.
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Handy Man Needed. Edenberry Apartments, 425 Oakwood Ave, Hueytown 35023. Keep laundry room clean, pick up paper & clean breezeways, show apartments between 1:00pm – 7:00pm each day. Will need a cell phone. 1 bedroom $495 per month – 1/2 of your rent free, total electric, water furnished. Will need to pass a background check. Call 205-879-2177 ext. 213. Apply at 2710 20th Street South, Homewood 35209.
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AUTOMOBILE

2007 Chevy Avalanche
White with Leather Seats
Bose Stereo Tow Package
Call Sammy
205-814-8454

2012 Chevy Malibu
2 to Choose from
Cruise Pwr. Seats and Windows
Call Floyd Morris
205-587-4313

2010 Ford Taurus
Black V-6 Power Cruise
Call Ivory
205-821-0491

2011 Hyundai Sonata
Cruise, Power Seats
and Windows C.D.
Real Gas Saver
Call Floyd Morris
205-587-4313

2008 Saturn Outlook
Loaded V-6 Tow Package
Luggage Rack C.D. Player
Call Ivory 205-821-0491
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HOUSE FOR RENT

3br, 2ba, home in Pleasant Grove, available at the first of the month for $1000.00 a month. Pay your own utilities. Call Cynthia Marzette 205-251-5158 for application.
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APARTMENT FOR RENT

Hueytown. Pay February rent and move in today! Edenberry Apartments. Total electric, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, central a/c. 1 bedroom $495 water furnished. 2 and 3 bedroom starting at $550, tenant pay water on 2 & 3 bedrooms. 425 Oakwood Avenue, Hueytown 35023. Call 205-879-2177 ext. 200 or 213.
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LEGALS

The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority will receive sealed bids for:

Waste Storage Building #2, Uptown Entertainment District

This will be for the use of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, Birmingham, Alabama. 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 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014, 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 at the above address or on our website: www.bjcc.org (under Jobs & Vendor Opportunities – Open Bids section). There is no charge for downloading bid documents. 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. Any bid not received by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014, must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All bids received after 1:30 p.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 Tuesday, February 11, 2014 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 FOR BIDS

The Jefferson County Commission will receive bids for Addition to the Clay Senior Center, JCC Project #CDBG12-03A-M04-CSC at Room 270 of the Jefferson County Courthouse until 9:00 a.m. local time on the 11th day of February, 2014, 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: “FELICIA SMITH”; (5) CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS
(6) ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER.

Bids are invited upon the work as follows:

Addition of a 400 square foot activity room, with associated outdoor patio and sidewalk/steps.

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 Addition to the Clay Senior Center, JCC Project #CDBG12-03A-M04-CSC. 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; and at the BIRMINGHAM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY, 601 37th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222.

The bid package may be obtained by depositing $ 100.00 with Thompson Architecture, Inc., 2913 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
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, religion, sex, national origin, age, 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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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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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, Juan DeOnis 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 February 11, 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.

RELOCATION OF THE TAUB GYM AND OUTPATIENT OT GYM
For The
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Project No.: H145002A

A. SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work generally includes demolition of an area of approximately 4,400 s.f. of interior partitions; finishes and systems back to the building shell and rebuilding the interior area configured for the new functions. New work includes metal studs and drywall, architectural finishes, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, 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, February 11, 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 February 17, 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
Mr. Clay Birchfield
205-870-1876
205-870-3058
clayb@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 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 Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294.

Proposals may be hand deliverd or received by mail on the date of the bid
opening at the Office of Juan DeOnis, Director of Program Planning 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, 2013 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 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the site of the work. Meet at the main first floor lobby of the Spain Rehabilitation Center. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
AT BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) requests bids for:

UAB No. 120044AP
Hardscape, Landscape and Irrigation Improvements to Parking Lot 5A located at 1500 University Blvd.

UAB is a Signatory Sponsor to and affirms The Birmingham Plan – Construction Industry Program (see the requirements thereof as stated in Paragraph 12 of the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, Specification Section 00120 and Standing Addendum No. 1 to the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders).

Bids will be received until 2:00 pm CST on February 18, 2014 and will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud in the Facilities Conference Center located at the Facilities Administration Building, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294. Bids must be submitted on Proposal Forms furnished. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

On the date of the bid opening Bids may be hand delivered or received by Express Service mail at the Office of the Senior Facilities Officer, 801 6th Avenue South, Facilities Administration Building, Room 154, Birmingham, AL 35294 until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, bids must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. One original copy of the sealed bid shall be submitted and shall be properly identified. All bids received after 2:00 pm on February 18, 2014 will be returned unopened.

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, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $50,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Formal pre-qualification for bidders is not required, however, bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the bid documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-4-(e) of the Code of Alabama.

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 Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama in the amount of 5% of the amount of bids, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s bids. 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 Owner.

UAB has designated that bid documents will be available for examination at the Plan Room of McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, 3000 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; at 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.

Bid documents may be purchased from Alabama Graphics, 2801 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 (Laura Loggins, telephone 252-8505, lloggins@algraphics.com). Documents purchased for this project are non-returnable and purchases are non-refundable.

A Pre-bid Conference will be held on February 11, 2014 at 9:00 CST, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Facilities Conference Center located at the Facilities Administration Building, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

THE UNIVERSITY OF
ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) requests bids for: New Floor Finishes in Various Rooms, Rast Hall. UAB Project No. 138177AD.

UAB is a Signatory Sponsor to and affirms The Birmingham Plan – Construction Industry Program (see the requirements thereof as stated in Paragraph 12 of the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, Specification Section 00120 and Standing Addendum No. 1 to the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders).

A Mandatory pre-bid Conference will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Facilities Administration Building Conference Room 205A, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL.

Bids will be received until 2 p.m. CST on February 25, 2014 and will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 205A of the Facilities Administration Building, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4554. Bids must be submitted on Proposal Forms furnished. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

On the date of the bid opening Bids may be hand delivered or received by Express Service mail at the Office of Architecture and Engineering, 801 6th Avenue South, Facilities Administration Building, Room 205, Birmingham, AL 35294, or received by US Postal Service mail at the Office of the Office of Architecture and Engineering, FAB 205 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4554 respectfully until 9:00 a.m. After 9:00 a.m. of the date of the bid opening, bids must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. One original copy of the sealed bid shall be submitted and shall be properly identified. All bids received after
2 p.m. on February 25, 2014 will be returned unopened.

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, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $50,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Formal pre-qualification for bidders is not required, however, bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the bid documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-4-(e) of the Code of Alabama.

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 Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama in the amount of 5% of the amount of bids, but in no event more than
$10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s bids. 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 Owner.

UAB has designated that bid documents will be available for examination at the Plan Room of McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, 3000 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; at 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
30092-912.

Bid documents are available for purchase at Alabama Graphics, 2801 Fifth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

THE UNIVERSITY OF
ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) requests bids for: New Floor Finishes in Various Rooms, Camp Hall. UAB Project No. 138179AD.

UAB is a Signatory Sponsor to and affirms The Birmingham Plan – Construction Industry Program (see the requirements thereof as stated in Paragraph 12 of the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, Specification Section 00120 and Standing Addendum No. 1 to the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders).

A Mandatory pre-bid Conference will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Facilities Administration Building Conference Room 205A, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL.

Bids will be received until 2 p.m. CST on February 25, 2014 and will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:20 p.m. in Room 205A of the Facilities Administration Building, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4554. Bids must be submitted on Proposal Forms furnished. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

On the date of the bid opening Bids may be hand delivered or received by Express Service mail at the Office of the Architecture and Engineering, 801 6th Avenue South, Facilities Administration Building, Room 205, Birmingham, AL 35294, or received by US Postal Service mail at the Office of Architecture and Engineering, FAB 205 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4554 respectfully until 9:00 a.m. After 9:00 a.m. of the date of the bid opening, bids must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. One original copy of the sealed bid shall be submitted and shall be properly identified. All bids received after
2 p.m. on February 25, 2014 will be returned unopened.

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, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $50,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Formal pre-qualification for bidders is not required, however, bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the bid documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-4-(e) of the Code of Alabama.

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 Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama in the amount of 5% of the amount of bids, but in no event more than
$10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s bids. 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 Owner.

UAB has designated that bid documents will be available for examination at the Plan Room of McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, 3000 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; at 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
30092-912.

Bid documents are available for purchase at Alabama Graphics, 2801 Fifth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

THE UNIVERSITY OF
ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) requests bids for: New Floor Finishes in Various Rooms, Blount Hall. UAB Project No. 138181AD.

UAB is a Signatory Sponsor to and affirms The Birmingham Plan – Construction Industry Program (see the requirements thereof as stated in Paragraph 12 of the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, Specification Section 00120 and Standing Addendum No. 1 to the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders).

A Mandatory pre-bid Conference will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Facilities Administration Building Conference Room 205A, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL.

Bids will be received until 2 p.m. CST on February 25, 2014 and will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:40p.m. in Room 205A of the Facilities Administration Building, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4554. Bids must be submitted on Proposal Forms furnished. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

On the date of the bid opening Bids may be hand delivered or received by Express Service mail at the Office of Architecture and Engineering, 801 6th Avenue South, Facilities Administration Building, Room 205, Birmingham, AL 35294, or received by US Postal Service mail at the Office of the Architecture and Engineering, FAB 205 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4554 respectfully until 9:00 a.m. After 9:00 a.m. of the date of the bid opening, bids must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. One original copy of the sealed bid shall be submitted and shall be properly identified. All bids received after
2 p.m. on February 25, 2014 will be returned unopened.

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, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $50,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Formal pre-qualification for bidders is not required, however, bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the bid documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-4-(e) of the Code of Alabama.

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 Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama in the amount of 5% of the amount of bids, but in no event more than
$10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s bids. 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 Owner.

UAB has designated that bid documents will be available for examination at the Plan Room of McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, 3000 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; at 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
30092-912.

Bid documents are available for purchase at Alabama Graphics, 2801 Fifth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
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