PAULINE FORD, FOUNDER OF CENTRAL ALABAMA CARIBBEAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATION (CACAO), ABOUT THE ANNUAL MARVEL CITY CARIBBEAN FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN BESSEMER ON JUNE 6, BIRMINGHAMTIMES, JUNE 8.
By Josh Vasa | Birmingham City Council
I’ve received emails, phone calls, text messages, and comments regarding the City Council’s vote on the Data Center Ordinance. Some residents supported the vote. Others strongly opposed it. My goal in writing this is not to convince everyone to agree with me; it is to explain what the vote actually did — and why I voted the way I did.
On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council voted on a data center ordinance developed by the Planning, Engineering & Permitting Department. I voted yes, along with five of my colleagues. My vote was not a vote for a specific data center project. It was a vote to establish regulations on data centers where none currently exist.
Here’s what this vote was not. One of the biggest misconceptions I’ve heard is that this vote approved the proposed Oxmoor Valley data center project. It did not. That project submitted applications before the Council enacted its moratorium. The ordinance before us created a citywide regulatory framework. It did not approve or deny any specific project.
Why did I vote yes? Much of the public discussion focused on the consequences of passing the ordinance. That is an important conversation. But Council also had to consider the alternative:
What happens if we passed nothing? Based on information presented to the Council — and this is the important part — existing data centers with valid permits may be able to expand under current regulations. Without additional rules in place, those expansions could occur with less oversight than many residents would prefer.
Several residents asked why the Council did not simply amend the ordinance to add additional protections. Under the required legal process, substantive amendments would have required the ordinance to be re-advertised and a new public hearing held, delaying consideration by approximately four weeks.
My concern was that during that delay, existing permitted data centers could request expansions under the current regulatory framework without the additional oversight and standards set forth in the ordinance before us.
In my view, having a regulatory framework in place — even one that can be improved — was better than leaving those gaps unaddressed. Simply put, some regulation was better than no regulation.
Is the ordinance perfect? No. In fact, one of the most consistent messages we heard from residents was that the ordinance should go further. I agree there is more work to do. The ordinance is a starting point, not an ending point.
Among the issues residents have raised:
These are important concerns and should continue to be part of future discussions.
What comes next? The public hearing demonstrated something important: Birmingham residents care deeply about how our city grows. The emails, phone calls, public comments, and community conversations should continue to shape future revisions.
This vote was not a declaration that the work is finished. It was a recognition that the absence of regulation was not the better option.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to engage in this process. Even when we disagree, thoughtful civic engagement makes Birmingham stronger.
Councilor Josh Vasa represents District 3 on the Birmingham City Council. He was sworn into office last fall and now serves as Co-Chair of the Council’s Planning and Zoning Committee. Councilor Vasa has worked with numerous nonprofits and played a foundational role in Birmingham’s civic and cultural landscape.
Story and Photos by Marika N. Johnson | For The Birmingham Times
Old school hip-hop fans packed Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium on Friday for a night of celebrating Southern rap history as the OG Orchestra Tour brought the sounds of No Limit Records to the stage in a unique live music experience.
Headlining the evening were No Limit legends Mia X, Fiend, Silkk the Shocker, Mac and renowned music producer KLC, a key architect who shaped the label’s signature sound as a member of the legendary production team, Beats by the Pound. Together, they delivered a catalog of fan favorites that transported the audience back to one of hip-hop’s most influential eras when Southern rap dominated the airwaves.
What made the concert especially memorable was the addition of a 15-piece orchestra, which reimagined classic No Limit hits against a rich live musical backdrop. The ensemble featured violinists, percussionists, a dynamic horn section and back-up vocalists who blended seamlessly throughout the performance.
The fusion of traditional orchestral arrangements and Southern hip-hop created a memorable concert experience, elevating familiar tracks such as Silkk the Shocker’s “It Aint My Fault” and “Wobble Wobble” along with Mia X’s “I’ll Take Ya Man ’97” and “Don’t Start No…” while preserving the raw energy and intensity that made the songs so iconic. Fans rapped and sang along to every word, turning the Boutwell Auditorium into a celebratory night in honor of No Limit’s lasting influence on music and culture.
The performance also served as a reminder that these artists remain compelling performers in their own right despite the noteworthy absence of No Limit Records’ founder, Master P, who announced his retirement in 2025 following his final performance at Essence Fest in New Orleans.
Presented by Lee Adams of Spokes and Vogues, the Birmingham stop of the OG Orchestra Tour highlighted the lasting impact of No Limit Records on Southern hip-hop. By pairing the live orchestra with some of the label’s most recognizable songs, the production showcased how the music continues to resonate with audiences decades after its original release. The enthusiastic response from the Birmingham crowd throughout the evening demonstrated the enduring appeal of artists who helped shape a defining chapter in hip-hop history.
By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times
“KEEP CELEBRATING CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!”
VOTE!! VOTE!!! VOTE!! – June 16 Run Offs Tuesday!!
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**SUMMER MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Pinnacle Financial Partners. This is an evening of networking, drinks and light bites while connecting with fellow Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce members. You must register. FREE for chamber members.
**AAFter HOURS MEETUP + BOARD RECRUITMENT, 5:30 p.m. for a social at The Grocery, 2823 Central Avenue in Homewood for drinks, food, darts, networking and socializing. Join us if you are interested in growing our thriving creative advertising community. Meet the New President WINK WINKLER and get involved.
**ENTREPRENEURS & INNOVATORS CONFERENCE by the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce, TODAY AND TOMORROW at the Marriott Birmingham, 2590 Grandview Parkway. This conference is for businesses and owners looking forward to growing, learning, networking and getting more information to survive in the world today. Knowledge is power when you want your business to grow. For more information, email: info@ALBlackCC.org.
**BINGO, 11 a.m. at the West End Library.
**COMEDIAN MARCUS MONROE J at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd.
**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.
**STEEL CITY MEN’S CHORUS at Saturn.
**BRIAN WOLF & THE HOWLERS with MILLENIAL JONES at The Nick.
**RnB POETICALLY LIT, 5-7 p.m. at Lit on 8th, 518 Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. with HUNCHO ZAVY, KD MCQWEEN, CAROL HOOD, DKMODE, BRIANNE SHARDAW and hosted by HEMP THE ARTIST. Every Thursday.
**3rd THURSDAY at the Nick with RAMBLIN’ RICKY TATE at The Nick.
**FILMMAKER NETWORKING NIGHTS, 5 p.m. at 1821 2nd Avenue North
**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS, 7 p.m. at Platinum of Birmingham with DJ Slugga.
**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.
**KARAOKE, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…
**AIR LAYERING PROPAGATION PRACTICE at the Birmingham Botanical Garden, 9 – 11 a.m.
**FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Linn Park.
**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and music with Chef Dwayne “BIG DADDY” Thompson.
**CHRIS CAIN, the blues guitar virtuoso, vocalist and songwriter performs ‘Living Blues’ at Woodlawn Theatre, 5503 First Avenue North, 7 p.m.
**COMEDIAN AKAASH SINGH at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**ANDY HALL with Brother Bird at Saturn.
**DUSKY WATERS & TEENA MAY at The Nick.
**JOMBI, SAM AND THE BIG BOYS, BAND SILHOUETTE, LUNAR PARQUE at The Nick.
**TAYLORVILLE – TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE at Avondale Brewing Co.
**FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, 5 p.m. at Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar at 4010 Avenue I with food by 1918 Catering Food Truck. Happy Hour at 5 p.m. Call 205-213-9097 for more.
**GOOD MUSIC WITH GOOD PEOPLE BREWING at Dave’s, 6 p.m. at Dave’s Pub.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
**EVERY SATURDAY through AUGUST 1 – FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET, Every Saturday, 8 – 11 a.m., at the Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South. Seeking Vendors NOW. Any Questions: Contact etolbert@cityofirondaleal.gov or madelynjayne02@gmail.com.
**SATURDAY – JAZZ GIRLS DAY, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Carver Theatre. This groundbreaking event will celebrate young women in jazz through workshops, mentorship, and music-making.
**AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL at the Birmingham Museum of Art. FREE. There will be art making, performances, face painting and a focus on the BMA’s African art collection.
**FACE PAINTING with YOGI DADA at the Birmingham Museum of Art, 1-5 p.m.
**COMEDIAN AKAASH SINGH at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**SATURN SUMMER PRIDE MARKET at Saturn.
**THE OFFICIAL PRIDE AFTER PARTY at Saturn.
**ANITA & JJ’S 60TH + KELVIN PRUITT’S BIRTHDAY PARTY at The Nick.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
**HOWARD’S UNLIMITED LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR, 4010 Avenue I, in Belview Heights with our own favorite son radio personality D.J. CHRIS COLEMAN. Check it out for Sunday Brunch with food by 1918 Catering, music and more!! For more, call 205-213-9097. 1918 Catering is the best food for lunch, dinner or your special event. (Take my word.)
**JOSE CARR performing at JAZZ IN THE GARDEN SUNDAYS, Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 5-8 p.m. at Denim on 7th, 2808 7th Avenue Suite105.
**EASE BACK 4th SUNDAYS, 5 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**2ND SUNDAY FREE SHOW with ZACH AUSTIN at The Nick.
**4th SUNDAY FREE SHOW with our favorite TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH at The Nick.
**MOTION SUNDAYS at Platinum, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. with DJ CUZZO X DJ A1 Controlling the Vibes.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**WYATT FLORES – DRIVE ALL NIGHT TOUR w/SHELBY STONE at Avondale Brewing Co.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
**WEEKDAYS – IRONDALE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER has activities starting at 8 a.m. with a Hot Lunch served for Seniors, Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call 205-951-1418 for details about the FREE program.
**MONDAYS – THURSDAYS – CFJS CARES RESPITE PROGRAM, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.
**MONDAYS – GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, 10-11:30 a.m. at CJFS Conference Room. Open to survivors who have experienced loss within the past 2 years. Call 205-278-7101 to sign up.
**MONDAYS – ENVISION RADIO, 1 p.m. ‘Where Praise Meets Talk’ with a Special Guest each Monday. For more: www.envision-radio.com.
**MONDAYS – DEMENTIA CAREGIVER VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP, 3 p.m. and/or
Tuesday, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.
**BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND at the Nick.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
**TACO TUESDAY R & B NIGHT, EVERY TUESDAY at Hemings on 2ND Avenue.
**PODCASTING 101 at CREED63, EVERY TUESDAY at 5:45 p.m. Learn how to launch and create your own podcast at 1601 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203.
**JOSE CARR EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT at True Story Brewing.
**SONGWRITER’S NIGHT EVERY 2ND TUESDAY at The Nick.
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**FREE – FEATS OF STRENGTH: WRESTLING TRIVIA NIGHT at Saturn.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
WEDNESDAY, June 17
**MAKE JUNETEENTH BRACELETS, 1 p.m. at the West End Library using a variety of beads.
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**NAUM, 86HOPE with WAX FUR, LUNAR PARQUE at Saturn.
**OPEN DECK at the Nick
NEXT THURSDAY, JUNE 18
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**COMEDIAN MARK PAUL at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd.
**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.
**BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME” BLUE NOWHERE US TOUR 26 with IMPERIAL TRUMPHANT, FALLUJAH at Saturn.
**POUR MINDS – STILL SIPPIN’ TOUR at Iron City.
**THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT: KEEP SPINNING TOUR at Avondale Brewing Co.
**THE FIRESIDE COLLECTIVE – STRING CHEESE AFTER PARTY at the Upstairs at Avondale.
NEXT FRIDAY, JUNE 19
**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and music with Chef Dwayne “BIG DADDY” Thompson.
**FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Linn Park.
**FRIDAY NIGHT SCREEN SCENE MOVIE SERIES showing ‘PRINCESS AND THE FROG,’ at Friday Nights at Beacon Park, 5309 Beacon Drive in Irondale. There will be popcorn, hotdogs, train rides, snow cones, lemonade and more.
**COMEDIAN NATE JACKSON at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST- Preliminary Round at the StarDome Comedy Club.
COMEDIAN CALEB ELLIOTT at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**DRIVIN’ N’ CRYIN’ with LAID BACK COUNTRY PICKER at Saturn.
POUR MINDS – STILL SIPPIN’ TOUR at Iron City.
FOR FILM LOVERS
**TUXEDO JUNCTION – The documentary Tuxedo Junction: The (Almost) Lost Story will air again on Sunday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m. The film shines a spotlight on one of Birmingham’s most important cultural landmarks and explores the powerful history behind Tuxedo Junction—the legendary community, music, and legacy that helped shape American jazz and swing. Katie Rogers, the director, has shown a deep love for Birmingham’s history, the documentary preserves stories that deserve to be remembered, honored, and passed forward. Viewers are encouraged to tune in and celebrate a piece of Birmingham history that still moves with rhythm, pride, and purpose.
FOR BOOK LOVERS
**A WOMAN, A DRUM, A JOURNEY DJEMBE CHRONICLES – Humans, Animals and Angels – Author YOGI DADA is hosting a Book Signing, FRIDAY, 6-7:30 p.m. at The Greenhouse located at 602, 19th Street Ensley. The book includes twenty-two short stories of life changing encounters playing the African djembe throughout parks in Birmingham, AL. Each story is accompanied with photography and artwork.
FOR ENTERTAINMENT LOVERS
**JAMES BALDWIN – An Experience Through Dance and Spoken Word for all audiences, on Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. hosted by the DJD Southern Dance Works at Dorothy Jemison Day Theater, 800 19th Street North. International choreographer GERMAUL BARNES, Artistic Director at Southern Dance Works is shifting Birmingham with dance, poetry, music and more. This is a phenomenal ensemble of dancers, designers, and special guest, Mr. Charles Reese, international purveyor of James Baldwin.
FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS
**SATURDAY RIVER FLOAT, PICNIC AND SWIM, at 9:45 a.m. with Southeastern Outings on the Locust Fork River from Taylor’s Ford through Cornelius Falls in Blount County near Royal, AL – DETAILS: Easy river float on the Locust Fork River from Taylor’s Ford through Cornelius Falls and below. Float downstream to the widest waterfall on the Locust Fork River. Enjoy your picnic lunch sitting on the rocks overlooking the waterfall. This is one of the prettiest lunch spots in Alabama with sheer cliffs that rise high above the river. Enjoy a flowing river, high rock bluffs and a gorgeous waterfall—all along a nearly uninhabited stretch of this river. Bring a picnic lunch, drink, sunscreen and something to float on such as a fabric-covered, inflatable vinyl float. Wear swimsuit and sturdy footwear you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Old sneakers work well. Bare feet, flip-flops, slip-ons and thin-soled “beach shoes” are not acceptable! You must be able to swim to participate in this outing! Have fun swimming in the pools in the river and just sitting in Cornelius Falls. Well-behaved, properly supervised children age 8 and up able to swim are welcome, but parents are responsible for all risks to their children. Meet at the Cleveland Chevron, 9:45 a.m. Depart at 10 a.m. Info. and trip leader: Dan Frederick, call 205/631-4680 or southeasternoutings@gmail.com. NOTE: Substantial, fabric-covered, inflatable, vinyl, rectangular floats like you use to ride the waves at the Gulf work best. Trip leader Dan Frederick has floats for sale and will provide float pumps to assist at the start point. First come, first served.
Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time. People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send your questions, contact info with your events, your things of interest and more to: gwenderu@yahoo.com AND thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com.
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EMPLOYMENT
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Administrative Assistant: Human Resources
BJCC, is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant: Human Resources, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.
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Purchasing Management Analyst
McCalla, AL. Req’d: Master’s deg. in Bus. Admin. or Management. Mail resumes to: POSCO AAPC, LLC, 6500 Jefferson Metro Pkwy, McCalla, AL 35111
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Accountant
Vivian Mora Agency in Hoover, Alabama seeks an Accountant responsible for accounts payable and receivable, fund reconciliation, account balancing, financial statement prep, and audit client information. Position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or foreign equivalent) and 24 months of accounting experience, including bookkeeping, client account management, customer service issue resolution, budget planning, sales implementation, and payroll/personnel management. Must have experience working with Spanish-speaking clients. Send résumé to Vivian Mora at vivian.mora.m31q@statefarm.com
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F/T Web Developer
Plexamedia, Inc. seeks F/T Web Developer to develop & implement websites, web app, app DB, & interactive web intfs; evaluate code to ensure proper structure, meets ind. standards, & compatible w/ browsers & devices; optimize website performance, scalability, & server-side code & proc.; develop website infra & integrate websites w/ other comp. app. Must have Bachelor’s in Comp. Sci. or related fields or its frgn equiv. 1209 1st Ave S, Ste 118, Birmingham, AL 35233.
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LEGAL
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Notice of Completion
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that South Dade Air Conditioning and Refrigerating, Inc dba SDAC has completed the Contract for Construction of BJCC Courtyard Improvements Jefferson County, Birmingham for the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having and claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC. 2400 5th Avenue South, Suite 200 Birmingham, AL 35233.
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for improvement of drainage structures (2024 CULVERT REHABILITATION IN-PLACE SERVICES Project No. 37-24-020) at various locations throughout Jefferson County Alabama for the JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION, owners. All person(s) having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Matt Collums, P.E., Chief Civil Engineer.
Gulf Coast Underground, LLC.
5655 Middle Road
Theodore, Alabama 36582
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Carmon Construction, Inc, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of New Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School for Jefferson County Board of Education Architect Project No.: 21.141, DMC No. 2022180, PSCA No.9410 at 1450 Carson Road Birmingham, AL 35217 for the State of Alabama and the (County)(City) of Jefferson, Birmingham, owners. All person(s) having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Mckee and Associates Architects.
Carmon Construction, Inc.
136 E Main Street
Albertville, Alabama 35950
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Southeastern Sealcoating Inc, Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Construction)(Renovation)(Alteration)(Equipment)(Improvement) of IM I-459 (324) Drainage Improvement Project for the State of Alabama, Owners, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All person(s) having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Southeastern Sealcoating (contractor) 1330 Adamsville Industrial Parkway (Business Address).
Southeastern Sealcoating (Contractor)
1330 Adamsville Industrial Parkway
(Business Address)
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Completion of Public Works Projects (Over $50,000)
Pursuant to Ala. Code §39-1-1 (1975), notice is hereby given that REV Construction, Inc. has completed its contract with Jefferson County Environmental Services, for the 2020 AMP01 Powder Plant Road/I-459 Pump Station Elimination located at various locations in Jefferson County, Alabama. Any person or firm having claims on said Project for materials or labor should contact the above contractor at 5801 Grover Burchfield Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 in the time and manner as required by law. All claims should be filed within 30 days of the first publication of this notice.
This notice will be published for a period of three (3) successive weeks beginning 6/4, 6/11, 6/28. A final settlement will not be made upon the contract until the expiration of thirty (30) days after completion of notice.
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given
that Williford Orman Construction LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Construction) of __New Enclosed Hallway for Tarrant Intermediate at County of Tarrant_ for the State of Alabama and the (City) of Birmingham, Owner(s), 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
Williford Orman Construction LLC PO Box 1985, Pelham, AL 35124
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given
that Alscan Inc, Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Construction) of __Birmingham City Schools CCTV upgrades: Phase 2 at Birmingham City Schools for the State of Alabama and the (City) of Birmingham, Owner(s), 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 Hyde Engineering
Alscan Inc (contractor) 237 Oxmoor Circle, Suite 101 Birmingham, AL 35209
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ADVERTISMENT FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE BIDS FROM PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS
PRE-QUALIFICATIONS PROPOSALS will be received via mail or email, on behalf of the Owner, the Jefferson County Commission, by CCR Architecture & Interiors at 2920 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 for the below referenced project until noon Central Standard Time on Thursday, June 25,2026, after which no further applications will be considered. The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification on Thursday, July 9th, 2026. Pre-qualification proposal requirements may be obtained from the Architect by request via email to bids@ccrarchitecture.com. The Owner will be prequalifying the following categories of trades: Prime General Contractors and their Electrical Sub-Contractors. Each Contractor must have proven experience in their Line of Work.
All bidders must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Construction Contracts shall be awarded only to a Prime General Contractor, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $100,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the Bid Documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-3-( e ) of the Code of Alabama.
BIRMINGHAM FLEET MANAGEMENT PERIMETER FENCING AND GENERATOR
The scope of work removes and replaces exterior perimeter fencing, gates and operators and adds a new generator and pad. The project will occur in one phase and will commence once all project components are procured and ready for installation. The building facility is to remain fully operational and secure for the duration of the project.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 2:00pm CST on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Conference Room A420, Fourth Floor of the Annex Building at 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, N, Birmingham, Alabama. Because of the nature of the project, pre-qualified General Contractors must attend the Pre-Bid Conference. If the number of bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference decreases so there is little or no competition, the Bid may be postponed at the discretion of the Owner.
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS will be available through Alabama Graphics plan room or via Dropbox link provided upon request by the architect at bids@ccrarchitecture.com. Drawings will be available the day before the Prebid conference Monday, July 13, 2026.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Jefferson County Commission at Room 1, General Services at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Sealed proposals will be publicly opened and read in the Commission Chamber, Second Floor, Room 270 at 2:00pm CST on Thursday, July 30, 2026. No bids submitted after this time will be considered. This requirement will not be waived. The clock in the Commission Chamber will be used to determine the correct time for the completion of the bidding period. A bid bond, executed by a surety company duly authorized & qualified to make such a bond in Alabama, payable to Jefferson County 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 Bond at 100% of contract price and Payment Bonds, evidence of insurance required in the bid documents, and E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding will be required at the signing of the Contract.
BIDS must be submitted on a lump-sum basis and on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. Submit 2 identical copies of the Bid on the proposal form provided without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractor’s name and current Alabama License number. All bidders 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. Bids that do not bear the General Contractor’s current license number will be returned without being opened. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
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Abandon Vehicle
2008 Subaru, Tribeca, VIN#4S4WX90D984407909
Vehicle Location: 1919 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham AL 35124
Vehicle will be sold at public auction for cash to the highest
bidder at 12:00 PM on 06/19/26. The seller reserves the right to
reject any bid and the right to bid.
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INVITATION TO BID
ITB# 45-26 “MULTI-FUNCTION COPIER DEVICES & MAINTENANCE SERVICES ”
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL
Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D., C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for ITB 45-26 “MULTI-FUNCTION COPIER DEVICES & MAINTENANCE SERVICES”.
All solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download free at https://jeffcobids.jccal.org/Search.aspx . Interested parties must meet bidder requirements and qualifications as specified in the bid documents on or before the date that the bids are due.
All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org attention Harriett Bell.
A pre-bid conference will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CST) in Purchasing Suite 830 of the Jefferson County Main Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203.
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NOTICE OF SALE
Family Heirloom of Birmingham
315 45th St
Fairfield AL 35064
Personal property consisting of sofas,
TV’s, clothes, boxes, household goods
and other personal property used in
home, office, or garage will be sold or
otherwise disposed of at public sale
on the date & time indicated below to
satisfy Owners Lien for rent & fees due
in accordance with Alabama Statutes:
Self-Storage Act, All items, or spaces may not be available for sale. Credit cards
only for all purchases & tax resale certificates required, if applicable. OWNER RETAINS THE RIGHT TO BID
C55 E. Allen
F29C S. Bemmett
Auction will be held At Bid13.com and will end on or after 11:00AM on 06/22/2026
Run ad on Thursday 06/11/2026
Thank You and if any questions please reach out to me
Kevin Conley, Regional Manager
239-898-8766
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2026 Solicitation for BPI-Certified Quality Control Inspectors (QCI)
The Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama (CAANEAL) is seeking BPI-certified Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Contractors to conduct Weatherization Energy Audit Assessments and Final Inspections for its Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) across Blount, Cherokee, Dekalb, Etowah, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, and St. Clair Counties.
Scope of Work
Qualified contractors will enter into a 12-month agreement with CAANEAL, beginning July 1, 2026, with compensation based on a fixed, negotiated rate per assessment and final inspection.
Contractors must:
Final Inspection Responsibilities
How to Apply
Interested contractors must request an interview by June 15, 2026. Requests can be submitted via:
Phone: 256.638.4430 ext. 184
Email: tyesha@caaneal.org
Mail: CAANEAL WX Program, 900 38th St. N, Birmingham, AL 35222, Attn: Tyesha Ray
Make a difference in energy efficiency—apply today!
2026 Solicitation for Weatherization Contractors
The Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Inc. is accepting bids from qualified contractors for home weatherization projects in Blount, Cherokee, Dekalb, Etowah, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, and St. Clair counties.
Requirements:
How to Apply
Interested contractors must request an interview by June 15, 2026. Requests can be submitted via:
Phone: 256.638.4430 ext. 184
Email: tyesha@caaneal.org
Mail: CAANEAL WX Program, 900 38th St. N, Birmingham, AL 35222, Attn: Tyesha Ray
Make a difference in energy efficiency—apply today!
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – GYM FLOORS
Birmingham City Schools (“Owner or the “District) will receive sealed bids for the Removal and Installation of Gym floors at Hudson K8, Huffman High School, Ramsay High School, and Wenonah High School in the District. Such sealed bids must be submitted to the Purchasing Department, Room 202, 2015 Park Place, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 on Thursday, June 25, 2026 until 10:00 a.m. CST at which time and place all bids that are timely received shall be opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the time stated for receipt of bids. Bid documents may be obtained at the Purchasing Department, Room 202, 2015 Park Place, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, or the District’s website at www.bhamcityschools.org/Page/332.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at Birmingham Board of Education located at 2015 Park Place, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST for the purpose of reviewing the project and answering bidders’ questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is not required but highly recommended. Information concerning a tour of each site to familiarize the bidder with the general location and condition of each site will be provided at the pre-bid conference and included in the bid document.
Questions regarding the bid process or specifications must be submitted in writing to Edward McMullen, Director of Purchasing at purchasing@bhm.k12.al.us. All questions and responses including request for clarifications will be available on the District’s website at www.bhamcityschools.org/Page/332. Birmingham City Schools has adopted a policy to encourage the participation of MBE/DBE firms to provide equal opportunities in Board sponsored projects.
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 $10,000.00, 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.
Bids must be submitted on bid forms as furnished. 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 Owner: the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying the current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the bid is delivered. All times indicated are local times. 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 any or all bids and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interest of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Owner:
Birmingham City Schools
2015 Park Place, North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
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Notice Of Foreclosure
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated 7/30/2024, executed by M And P Holdings LLC And Patrick Miranda, to Lake City Servicing, which mortgage was Recorded on 08/01/2024 as Instrument No. 2024072050, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Jaylen Farias, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance to the Jefferson County Courthouse at Birmingham, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on 7/8/2026, the following described real estate, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to‑wit: The Land Referred To Herein Below Is Situated In The County Of Jefferson, State Of Alabama And Is Described As Follows: Lots 5 And 6, In Block 21‑J, According To The Survey Of Ensley Land Company’s 5th Addition To Ensley, As Recorded In Map Book 4, Page 80, In The Offices Of The Judge Of Probate Of Jefferson County, Alabama.. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the Judge of Probate of the County where the above‑described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in the property the right to redeem under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender full funds at the conclusion of the sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded. Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Jaylen Farias Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP 4004 Belt Line Road, Suite 100 Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341‑5398 The sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on the 2nd day of June, 2026, by public announcement being made at the main entrance to the Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. Said foreclosure sale shall be held on the 8th day of July, 2026, at the main entrance to the Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale.
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The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for Elevator Inspection, Testing and Preventive Maintenance Contract 2026-2028 for various buildings within Birmingham AL. Bids will be received by the City Architect in Room 220 Birmingham City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until 3:00 PM, Thursday July 2, 2026. Sealed bids will receive a time and date label to indicate timely receipt. All sealed bids received upon or prior to the stipulated time and date will then be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 220 City Hall at approximately 3:10 PM.
A Pre-bid Conference to review and discuss the project will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday June 18, 2026 in Conference Room 220-Birmingham City Hall 710 20th Street, North Birmingham, AL 35203. Attendance at the Pre-bid Conference is MANDATORY and shall be deemed a consideration of a bidder’s responsiveness, in addition to any other stipulations.
All bids must be on a lump sum basis. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate on the Proposal Form provided with specifications. No pre-qualification of bidders will be conducted prior to receiving bids.
Under the Alabama State Code, Section 39-2-4, as amended by Act #97-225, it is required for any contract exceeding $50,000 that the Bidder submit with his bid, either a cashier’s check, drawn on an Alabama bank, or a bid bond, executed by a surety authorized and qualified to make bonds in Alabama, payable to the City of Birmingham, in an amount (subject to a maximum of $50,000.00) equal to five percent (5%) of the bid. In order for a bid to be considered, it must be accompanied by an acceptable bid bond or cashier’s check.
Any bid submitted for an amount of $50,000 or more, the bidder must be a licensed general contractor in the State of Alabama in accordance with Section 34-8, of the Alabama State Code. Contractor’s license number shall appear on the outside of the envelope used to submit bid.
The Work under this Contract shall comply with all applicable state and local accessibility codes, including but not limited to, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount and a Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required from the successful bidder at the signing of the contract. Also, proof of insurance will be required when the contract is signed. The City will review bonds and insurance and execute the contract within twenty (20) days unless the successful contractor agrees to an extension in writing.
Bid documents may be viewed and purchased through the City of Birmingham online plans room site at https://www.birminghamplanroom.com. Any cost for reproduction shall be the responsibility of bidders.
Since award may not be made within thirty (30) days, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60)days after the date of the bid opening.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, and to waive any informalities.
IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION
Bidders are expected to prepare their bid to include all necessary material, labor, bonds, permits, overhead, profit, taxes, insurance, etc. costs. It is not the City’s obligation to bring mistakes/omissions in bid to bidder’s attention. If after bid opening, a bidder determines he has a mistake in bid, he may seek withdrawal of his bid without forfeiting his bond, if the request is in writing within three (3) work days after the bid opening, and is accompanied by clear and convincing evidence of the mistake.
All cashier’s checks or bid bonds will be returned immediately after bids are checked and tabulated to all except the three (3) lowest bona fide bidders. Bid bonds shall be returned to the three (3) lowest bona fide bidders when the contract is signed, and performance and payment bonds and insurance are furnished by the successful bidder. If award is not made within fifteen (15) days after bid opening, all bid guarantees will be returned except for those of the potentially successful bidders. If after sixty (60) days, no award has been made, all bids shall be rejected, and the potentially successful bidder’s guarantee will be returned unless the bidder agrees in writing to a time extension. If a time extension is effected, bidder may substitute any cashier’s check for a satisfactory bid bond.
Any contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid shall not be assignable without prior written consent of the City. Under no conditions shall the contract be assigned to an unsuccessful bidder whose bid was rejected as non-responsive and/or non-responsible.
This project is subject to the requirements of the Birmingham Plan-Construction Industry Program, which is designed to encourage the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“MBE/DBE”) in City of Birmingham construction projects. Special attention is called to the requirement of all bidders to identify trades and activities for which it will solicit and accept bids from potential MBE/DBE subcontractors. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) to request a list of potential subcontractors and submit the required MBE/DBE forms by contacting the Executive Director, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority at (205) 324-6202 or info@bcia1.org.
As a matter of public policy, the City of Birmingham agrees to make opportunities available to the maximum extent possible, to actively include Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises (HUBE’s) such as architectural firms, engineering firms, investment banking firms, other professional consultant services providers, and construction contractors as part of business, economic and community revitalization programs.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: City Hall Accessibility Improvements. Bids may be hand-delivered to Room 220 City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, or mailed to: City of Birmingham Department of Capital Projects, Architectural Division, Room 220 City Hall, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. Bids sent by any express carrier (Federal Express, UPS, Airborne, etc.) must specify delivery to Room 220 City Hall.
The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment (3) the Authorization to execute the Form of proposal, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D and (6) a copy of the Contractor’s State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License and (8) E-verify documentation. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that his bid is in the possession of the City Architect on or before 3:00 PM, July 2, 2026. Bids received after this time will not be considered.
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The Birmingham Land Bank Authority will accept sealed bids for the project ARPA FUNDED Belview Gateway Park; Project # ENG 2025-022. Bids will be received on behalf of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority by the City of Birmingham City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm (CST). Sealed bids will be time-stamped at the time of arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in Suite 220 Conference Room beginning after 2:00 pm. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that the bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before time set for opening. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids can be dropped into the bid box located in Room 220 City Hall, hand-delivered to the City Engineer in Room 220 of City Hall or brought to the bid opening.
The City of Birmingham is a recipient of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“Fiscal Recovery Funds”) pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) and has provided ARPA funds to the Birmingham Land Bank Authority, which will be used to fund, in part or in whole, the cost of this contract using Fiscal Recovery Funds. As such, the selected contractor must comply with the terms of ARPA, regulations issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) governing the expenditure of monies distributed from the Fiscal Recovery Funds, the Award Terms and Conditions applicable to the Fiscal Recovery Funds, and such other guidance as Treasury has issued or may issue governing the expenditure of monies distributed from the Fiscal Recovery Funds.
All bidders must have a UEI (Unique Employee Identification) number issued by the U.S. General Services Administration to be eligible to bid on ARPA funded project. UEI numbers can be obtained by signing up at http://sam.gov. Website User Registration is not required to obtain a UEI number.
All bidders are required to submit a Debarment Form completed by a company principal and include it inside the sealed bid envelope. The bidders UEI number must be provided on the Debarment Form.
This is a project for a community gateway park for the Belview Heights neighborhood. It is mainly composed of building demolition, grading, hardscape (streetscape and urban park elements), site furnishings, and landscape improvements in the triangle bound by Avenue I, Pike Rd, and 40th St Ensley. Alternatives include shade sails, steel fencing, flagstone walks, and gabion benches.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 pm (CST) in Conference Room 220 City Hall.
Bid documents are open to public inspection at the Office of the City Engineer in the Department of Capital Projects — Suite 220 of City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Bid documents may be viewed and purchased through the City of Birmingham online plans room site at https://www.birminghamplanroom.com/ under the project name. Any cost for reproduction shall be the responsibility of bidders. Prospective bidders are advised to check their source of bid documents frequently for any addenda to the bid documents. It is the bidder’s responsibility to bid on the correct set of bid documents.
Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama, in an amount equal to 5% of the bid (subject to maximum of $10,000) and payable to the City of Birmingham. Bid bonds of the three (3) lowest bidders will be held for a period of ninety (90) days unless bidders agree, in writing, to a longer period of time. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of the bids for a period of ninety (90) days.
A performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount will be required of the successful bidder during the award process. Said bonds shall be executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama.
Liability insurance certificates shall be required of the successful bidder during the award process, and such certificates shall list the Birmingham Land Bank Authority, the City of Birmingham, its officials, agents, and employees as additional named insured.
Only bids submitted by General Contractors licensed in the State of Alabama in accordance with Alabama Code Chapter 8, Title 34 (inclusive) will be considered.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “ARPA FUNDED Belview Gateway Park” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number as well as the name of the company submitting the bid.
The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment form, (3) the Authorization to Execute form, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D, (6) a copy of the contractor’s current State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License, (8) E-verify documentation, (9) Transparency in City Government form, (10) List of Subcontractors, and (11) the Debarment Form.
This project is subject to the requirements of the Birmingham Plan-Construction Industry Program, which is designed to encourage the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“MBE/DBE”) in construction projects of the City of Birmingham, and its agencies. The program is administered by the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) which establishes a system of floating MBE/DBE goals which may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBE/DBE’s in construction projects of the City and its agencies.
Special attention is called to the requirement of all bidders to identify trades and activities for which it will solicit and accept bids from potential MBE/DBE subcontractors. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) to request a list of potential subcontractors and submit the required MBE/DBE forms by contacting the Executive Director, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority at (205) 324-6202 or info@bcia1.org.
As a matter of public policy, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority agrees to make opportunities available to the maximum extent possible, to actively include Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises (HUBE’s) such as architectural firms, engineering firms, investment banking firms, other professional consultant services providers, and construction contractors as part of business, economic and community revitalization programs.
The Birmingham Land Bank Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid.
Jesse Miller, PE
Birmingham City Engineer
On behalf of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority
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LEGAL NOTICE
In Accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Flowmotion Trail Builders LLC has completed the Contract to construct multi-purpose recreational trails and parking lot at West Rock Mtn Nature Preserve, Owner, City of Hueytown and have made a request for final settlement of said Contract. All people who have any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify: Chris Pappas Pappas Engineering, LLC 11341 Tall Timbers Lane Elberta, AL 36530 (205) 796-7650
Flowmotion Trail
Builders LLC
75 Scarbrough Lane
Anniston, AL 36207
256-591-5506
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times
For most people, becoming the director of Birmingham CrossPlex might read like the culmination of decades of work.
For Kenneth Cox Jr., it feels more like confirmation.
“God wastes nothing,” Cox said during a recent interview, returning to the phrase again and again as if it were both testimony and compass. “He wastes absolutely nothing… from the beginning to the end and everything in between.”
That belief runs through every chapter of his story.
Today, Cox leads one of Birmingham’s most visible public venues — a sprawling sports and events complex that welcomes athletes, families and visitors from across the country. But long before he was overseeing national championships and helping shape the future of the CrossPlex, he was a kid in a small North Carolina town simply trying to figure out what came next.
Rooted in Consistency
Born and raised in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, Cox grew up in a home rooted in consistency. His parents still live in the same house the family moved into when he was in fifth grade.
Track entered his life at age eight and never really left.
He went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he competed in track and field and earned a degree in communications in 1999.
“A lot of people say, ‘Division I,’” Cox said with a laugh. “In ’95, when I was a freshman at UNC, it was just college … For me, it’s where God led me and where I had an opportunity to really lean into all the things He was preparing me for.”
After graduation, Cox stepped into corporate America, joining Nokia during its peak.
“Nokia was the Apple of the 90s,” he said.
The career was stable. Promotions followed. One moved him from North Carolina to Atlanta.
But something felt off.
“The glamour and all that stuff of being in corporate America got really old,” Cox said. “I said, ‘Man, I need to do something else. I need to follow my passion.’”
His passion was track.
That realization led him away from boardrooms and back onto fields and tracks, where he volunteered with youth programs before eventually coaching at Emory University.
But coaching became more than performance and competition.
Working with athletes helped him recognize something deeper.
“I realized I didn’t want to babysit young adults,” he said. “I wanted to coach them and mentor them and give them the authentic representation they needed to prepare themselves for whatever came after those four years.”
Then came a detour.
Cox and his wife — a psychiatrist he met at UNC — planned to move back home to North Carolina. Jobs were lined up. Plans were in motion.
Then the coaching offer disappeared.
His wife had already signed a contract.
Suddenly, certainty vanished.
Then Birmingham called.
A coach at Birmingham-Southern invited him to visit.
Cox resisted at first.
“First of all, I’m not moving to Birmingham,” he remembers thinking.
Then he stepped onto campus.
“The first time I was at Birmingham-Southern, I just fell in love. It was peaceful. It was exactly what I needed.”
What was meant to be temporary became permanent.
His wife initially gave him one year to “get Birmingham-Southern out of his system.”
Eighteen years later, they’re still here.
A Season of Preparation
Cox spent 16 years at Birmingham-Southern, first as assistant coach and later as head coach and associate athletic director. Under his leadership, the track and field program became a national force, earning conference championships and national titles while consistently qualifying for NCAA competition.
Even as the college faced financial challenges and ultimately closed, Cox stayed.
“I was there to the very end,” he said.
That season of loss became another season of preparation.
In 2020, amid uncertainty and the pandemic, Cox enrolled to pursue his MBA.
Within months, he earned promotions, academic recognition, and expanded leadership opportunities.
Years earlier, someone had once told him at the CrossPlex: You’re going to be a director one day.
He brushed it off.
Now he walks those same halls as director.
Servant Leader, Husband, Father
One of his favorite reminders hangs nearby — a photo from 2018, when one of his teams won a national championship inside the building he now oversees.
“I see it every single day,” he said. “It just reminds me of how good God is and just how faithful He is.”
Yet ask Cox what leadership means, and his answer isn’t strategy or titles.
It’s service.
“I don’t walk around here in a posture that I’m in charge,” he said. “I get a chance to serve.”
His vision for CrossPlex is simple: whether someone is visiting Birmingham for the first time or the hundredth time, they should leave feeling welcome.
“We have a responsibility to make sure they feel amazing,” he said.
But behind the titles and accolades, Cox is quick to point to the role he values most: husband and father.
He and his wife — whom he describes as his “bride” — have been married since 2002 and will celebrate 24 years of marriage in October. The two met at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she later completed medical school before building her own career as a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist.
Together, they’ve built a life centered on faith, intentionality and family.
The couple has three children: an oldest daughter who recently completed her freshman year and is now a rising sophomore at LSU, a 15-year-old son who attends Hoover High School and competes in baseball and track, and their youngest daughter, 11, who plays tennis and, according to Cox, has already shown signs of becoming an artist in her own right.
“She writes poetry,” he said with a smile. “I’m like, ‘My God, man.’”
Cox believes fatherhood has shaped every part of who he is.
“I’m a better coach because I’m a father and a husband,” he said. “And I do believe that I’m a better leader because of those same things too. They prepared me for all of this.”
Intentional Space
For someone who oversees one of Birmingham’s busiest venues, free time isn’t abundant — but when he gets it, Cox protects it.
He works out six days a week, splitting time between running and lifting weights, calling exercise a place of reflection and connection.
“That’s where I hear from God,” he said.
He and his wife also make intentional space for each other. Date nights often include trying new restaurants — especially Thai food — attending concerts, shopping, traveling with friends and enjoying art together.
Family remains at the center of everything.
His son’s sports schedule, his daughters’ activities and simply being what he jokingly calls the family’s “forever Uber driver” fill much of his calendar.
“My circle, my crew is my crew,” Cox said. “We pray for each other, we hold each other up … It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty cool.”
At 48, Cox says he’s having the time of his life.
He is still coaching in many ways — just from a different lane.
And if there’s one lesson he hopes people take from his journey, it’s this: “If God puts you there, you belong there.”
By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council approved a comprehensive zoning ordinance on Tuesday to establish 20 protective conditions for hyperscale data centers. The guidelines will apply to any future data center projects or expansions. While city leaders say the ordinance positions Birmingham as a national leader in responsible data center regulation, many in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting said the guardrails aren’t strong enough.
The council voted 6-3 to pass the ordinance after a nearly 5-hour meeting that included a nearly 3-hour public hearing. Residents and other stakeholders filled council chambers and overflow rooms after standing outside city hall for hours on a hot and humid day for a chance to voice their opinions. The ordinance’s approval was met with boos from a handful of attendees, some of whom then left the council chambers.
In a presentation before the public hearing, Hunter Garrison, Deputy Director of the city’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability, said the regulations are “unmatched” in the Southeast and that the ordinance provides some of the strongest safeguards in the state. Garrison also emphasized that no single protection stands alone — each condition works in tandem to regulate environmental impacts, energy use, noise, land compatibility, and community notification.
The new regulations outline 20 conditions for hyperscale data centers, which have drawn the most controversy due to their potential environmental impact.
The city defines a hyperscale center as a “large data processing facility designed to support high volume computing, storage, and networking capacity, typically operated by or for a single enterprise or a limited number of affiliated entities.”
Key features of the newly approved ordinance include:
The city council was previously set to vote on proposed data center regulations on April 28 but instead requested that city staff revamp the guidelines.
Three amendments to the ordinance included the following:
Special exceptions under zoning policy require approval from the zoning board via public hearings. The majority of those who spoke during the public comment period on Tuesday said that removing the special exceptions requirement meant they no longer had a say in the matter. Others pushed for greater setback requirements, arguing that 500 feet is insufficient. Some wanted more specific restrictions related to noise pollution.
On March 3, the city council unanimously voted to halt for six months any applications for new or expanding data centers within city limits while guidelines and guardrails for the facilities were developed. The new regulations approved on Tuesday will take effect when the city’s six-month moratorium on data center applications lifts.
The full ordinance can be viewed at www.birminghamal.gov/news
Story and Photos by Marika N. Johnson | For the Birmingham Times
Thousands of visitors filled DeBardeleben Park on Saturday for the 13th annual Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival, transforming downtown Bessemer into a vibrant showcase of Caribbean culture, music, food, and tradition. The annual event, organized by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization (CACAO), drew attendees from across Alabama and neighboring states for a day-long celebration of island heritage.
The festivities began with the festival’s signature Caribbean parade, as colorful masqueraders, dancers, drummers, and performers made their way through the streets of downtown Bessemer before arriving at the park. Spectators lined the parade route, cheering as participants in elaborate costumes danced to the rhythms of soca, reggae and Caribbean percussion.
Once inside the festival grounds, visitors were greeted by an array of Caribbean flavors, including jerk chicken, curry dishes, seafood, plantains and tropical beverages. Dozens of vendors, artisans and community organizations filled the park, creating a marketplace that lined the sidewalks.
Throughout the day, live entertainment kept the crowd energized with performances ranging from reggae to steel pan music to cultural dance exhibitions. Families gathered under the shade of DeBardeleben Park to recline in park chairs, relax on blankets, dance and eat good food.
Festival organizers said the event continues to serve as a bridge between cultures, providing an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to experience the rich traditions of the Caribbean while fostering community connections in Central Alabama.
“Knowledge is power,” said Pauline Ford, founder of CACAO. “We don’t know each other’s history or culture, and this gathering is a way of…introducing the community to Caribbean culture. We may season our food differently, we may sound a bit different, but we are actually all family.”
Ignacio ‘Iggy’ Pullom of Jamaican descent said, “We have to learn that there are many diverse cultures and out of one come many. Each particular island is different, the dialect is different, the food is different, the music is different, but when we come together in Bessemer, we have a safe space to enjoy each other and learn and grow.”
Since relocating to Bessemer in 2019, the festival has become one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events, regularly drawing crowds in the thousands.
As music echoed through downtown and attendees danced well into the evening, the festival once again demonstrated the power of cultural celebrations to bring people together. For many, the Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival is a celebration of heritage, unity and the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean that continues to thrive in Alabama.
Learn more about the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization (CACAO) at www.cacaoonline.org.
By Dr. Jarralynne Agee | Miles College
Miles College psychology major, Trinity Collier, a NSF-funded UJIMA Collective research scholar, earned a coveted spot in the nationally competitive Geospatial Intelligence Program.
Hosted by Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Missouri, the highly competitive program brings together students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation to explore careers in geospatial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS), satellite imagery analysis, data analytics, and national security. Through hands-on learning experiences, mentorship from industry professionals, and exposure to emerging technologies, participants gain valuable skills that prepare them for careers in one of the nation’s fastest-growing workforce sectors.
Collier’s selection reflects her commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and research engagement at Miles College. She currently serves as a CITI Certified student researcher on the National Science Foundation-funded Ujima Collective (NSF Award 2430319) under the leadership of Dr. Jarralynne Agee, Principal Investigator and Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Miles College.
Collier’s participation in the Ujima Collective included completion of a cross-campus research training curriculum designed by Dr. Rashunda Richardson and Dr. Tangela Towns of Winston-Salem State University and instructionally designed for online delivery by Dr. Wendy Stewart, Associate Professor of Business Administration at Miles College. Hosted through the Miles College Learning Management System, the curriculum provides students with foundational research competencies, including research ethics, responsible conduct of research, and research administration.
The HBCU Immersion in GEOINT program was established by Dr. Freddie Wills, Vice President for STEM Initiatives and Research Partnerships at Harris-Stowe State University, to increase awareness of geospatial intelligence careers and strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent entering the field. The program has become a nationally recognized opportunity for HBCU students interested in technology, analytics, intelligence, and emerging workforce opportunities.
According to Harris-Stowe State University, citing career data from Zippia, the geospatial science industry is projected to grow by 16 percent, creating approximately 5,200 new jobs nationwide, with average annual earnings of approximately $111,782 per year. These projections highlight the significant opportunities available to students pursuing careers in geospatial science and intelligence.
Collier’s participation represents another example of how strategic partnerships, undergraduate research experiences, and collaborative HBCU initiatives are creating new opportunities for Miles College students to compete and succeed on a national stage. T
hrough programs like the Ujima Collective and the HBCU Immersion in GEOINT, students gain access to experiences that expand their professional networks, enhance workforce readiness, and prepare them for leadership in emerging industries.
Birmingham City Council
The Birmingham City Council last week voted to amend an agreement with Toolbank USA to extend the services until September 30.
“I want to express my continued excitement about this program and how we’ve seen it grow over the years,” Council President Wardine Alexander said. “A lot of my colleagues have partnered together to make this possible with ARPA funds. It was something we thought could have the most impact with this federal funding because it puts resources directly into residents’ hands.”
The Magic City ToolBank helps Birmingham’s nonprofits, schools, and neighborhood groups tackle service projects without the heavy burden of tool ownership. By lending a vast inventory of equipment at a minimal cost, they remove the financial and logistical roadblocks that often stall community maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure improvements.
This was one of the first programs that multiple Councilors identified for use of their office’s ARPA funding.
How it works:
New organizations must complete a membership application to verify their nonprofit status and create an account.
Orders are placed through an online system. The organization recommends submitting requests at least 48 hours before the desired pickup time.
Once a staff member confirms the order and payment, the tools are prepared for pickup at their warehouse located at 222 6th Avenue SW, Birmingham.
