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USDA Awards AAMU, Alabama Cooperative Extension $950,000 in Grants

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Alabama A&M boasts record-breaking enrollment with more male students coming to HBCU. (Alabama AAMU)

Alabama A&M University

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Alabama A&M University (AAMU), including the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, has been awarded almost $950,000 in grants. The awards are part of the USDA’s $30.8 million investment in research and extension at America’s 1890 historically Black Land-grant universities. The investment, made through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) 1890 Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program, supports research to address the nation’s toughest agricultural challenges.

Heirs’ Property

Danielle Rudolph, Site Director for the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute with Alabama Extension, received a $350,000 award for her project, “Saving the Family Property: Heirs’ Property Prevention, Resolution, and Land Use.” Heirs property is real property passed from generation to generation without clear title.

“This grant will provide innovative customized legal services to resolve heirs’ property cases and helps reduce intergenerational family disputes,” says Rudolph. “The project will partner with local leaders, legal professionals, families, and collaborators to provide community education focusing on estate planning, heirs’ property education, resolving family conflicts, mediation, conducting genealogical searches, title searches, and land use strategies for income generation.”

Rudolph says programming will occur around the state with initial concentration in Alabama’s Black Belt region and counties with a higher prevalence of heirs’ property. The two-year project will also train Alabama A&M University’s undergraduate and graduate students to perform research that will help underserved and minority families conduct necessary genealogical and title searches and provide options for families to develop income streams that have the potential for increasing generational wealth.

This initiative will collaborate with Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, which provides pro bono legal assistance via estate planning, ancestral property, and mediation clinics.

Dr. Kimberly Sinclair-Holmes, Extension Assistant Director at Alabama A&M University, and John Craft, Director of Clinical and Field Placement Programs and Clinical Professor at Faulkner University – Jones School of Law, are co-principal investigators.

Health

Dr. Tamara C. Warren, Health and Nutrition Extension Specialist with Urban Extension at AAMU was awarded the $250,000 grant for her project, “Cardiovascular Health, Aerobic, Management and Prevention Initiative Optimizing Nutrition.” The program is designed to build and strengthen programming efforts focused on cardiovascular health, nutrition, physical activities, digital technology, and using tower gardens.

“The grant will provide students the opportunity to assist with implementation of a Community Nutrition program and become certified in nutrition, physical activity and technology areas, improving individuals’ cardiovascular health,” says Warren. “It will expand the university’s outreach efforts of Community Nutrition to combat chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease.”

Warren, Horticulture Specialist Dr. Rudy Pacumbaba and Technology Specialist Lamar Pryor are co-principal investigators.

Climate Change

Environmental Specialist Dr. Karnita Golson-Garner received a grant for $249,000 to implement “Minimizing Climatic Impacts through the Environmental Education and Climate Outreach Initiative.” Alabama Extension audiences will learn eco-friendly and climate-smart practices to effectively reduce climate change.

“This project will foster a greater understanding of environmental and climate-related issues, allowing for enhanced action and solution-based problem-solving,” says Golson-Garner. “The grant will also offer training and experiential learning opportunities for AAMU students that enhance Extension’s multicultural capacity and lead to a more diverse and inclusive agricultural workforce.”

Golson-Garner is the principal investigator. Co-investigators are Extension Assistant Director Roosevelt Robinson, AAMU Environmental Chemistry Professor Paul Okweye, AAMU Assistant Professor of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Dr. Pooja Preetha and Urban Regional Extension Agent Allyson Shabel.

Graduate Program

Dr. Yong Wang, Professor in the AAMU Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, was awarded 99,976.00 for his project “Enhancing Graduate Biostatistical Program at Alabama A&M University.”

“This is a professional development grant which is intended to provide an opportunity for individual faculty members to enhance the quality of their teaching and education,” says Wang. “The goal of this project is to strengthen the graduate biostatistical program and develop the foundation for the future data science related program at AAMU by improving the effectiveness of biostatistical courses.”

Wang says many students are reluctant to take biostatistical related courses because of perceived difficulty, but it is a growing profession where students can find great career success.

“Biostatistics is vital to apply statistical theory to food and agricultural applications, with a vibrant market for trained professionals,” says Wang. “We are in the midst of a data revolution, massive data generated daily in agricultural fields need to be mined for knowledge. It is predicted the employment of statisticians/data scientists will increase by 30% between 2018-2028, faster than the average for all occupations.”

Coca-Cola UNITED’s $335 Million Investment Expected to Create Dozens of New Jobs in Birmingham

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The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday approved $2 million to help remediate a brownfield site to clear the way for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc.'s $335 million headquarters. (Artist Rendering)

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times

The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday approved $2 million to help remediate a brownfield site to clear the way for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc.’s $335 million headquarters as well as its distribution operations in Birmingham’s Kingston community.

The new corporate headquarters will include a sales, distribution and warehousing center, region, division and offices, and a customer call center. The multifaceted CCBCU facility is expected to create up to 50 new jobs and retain more than 750 jobs.

The company’s Classic Food and Vending arm, customer solutions center and services department will also be based in the new facility.

Coca-Cola United CEO Mike Suco (Provided)

“Today’s announcement reflects our long-standing commitment to our associates, our customers and the communities we have the honor of serving,” said CCBCU President and CEO Mike Suco, who added plans are to break ground this summer and take about three years to complete.

“It is through our strong relationships that we have arrived at this defining moment in our company’s history, and we are grateful to our local and state officials and partners for their support in our continued success,” he said.

According to Suco, the company, which began in 1902, is the third largest Coca-Cola Bottling Company in the country.

“Our story began more than 120 years ago in Birmingham, and with this investment, our story will continue for years to come,” said the CEO, referring to one of the most recognizable brands in the world.

What began as a company with one associate and mule named Bird in 1902 has now turned into a multi-billion dollar company, privately held with over 10,000 associates doing business across 52 different facilities across six states “and all that started right here in our hometown of Birmingham,” Suco said.

“Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.’s (UNITED) commitment to providing livable wage jobs, economic and community development opportunities in Jefferson County, the city of Birmingham and the region has been nothing short of amazing,” said Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales, who represents the district in which the company will reside. “When you think of a holistic community partner, I immediately think of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.”

Earlier this month, the Birmingham City Council approved an incentive package for the redevelopment project. City officials have said Coca-Cola’s planned investment ranks as one of the largest corporate investments in the city’s history.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said in a statement, “Coca-Cola Bottling Company United is the definition of a legacy business in Birmingham. Having been in our community and a part of its growth for more than 100 years gives me great pleasure to see the city play a significant role for future generations. This investment is great for Birmingham, our region and our state.”

Birmingham City Councilor and Community Development Committee Chair JT Moore, whose district will include the new construction, said the project marks a transformative milestone. “I’m excited for this development and how it will breathe new life into an abandoned site that has been a point of contention for our residents,” said the councilor.

“I know that this will be a major economic generator for the city; not only that but it’s located right in the heart of District 4 and a community that will greatly benefit from the new opportunities, community engagement and potential job creation,” he said.

The new facility will include a 150,000-square-foot multi-floor office complex and a 300,000-square-foot warehouse featuring the leading-edge Vertique case picking system that is among the most advanced in the beverage industry.  “We have seen the benefits first-hand of Vertique in our other facilities,” Suco said. “The system improves the process of fulfilling customer orders and puts less stress on our associates.”

The future building, which along with its famous Coca-Cola trademark will be highly visible to traffic along Interstate 20/59 east of downtown and also visible to air traffic flying into Birmingham.

Stan Ellington, who serves as capital investment project lead on the project and is a retired vice president of supply chain and operations, said the building and signage “will be a gateway into and out of the city … what direction you’re going on the interstate, you’ll know you’re going by a Coke facility, or whether you’re landing in an airplane or taking off. You’ll certainly be able to recognize it,” he said.

Ellington also pointed out the project “brings revitalization to the Kingston community, but also hopefully that that’s an anchor for the rest of the businesses around there and they can continue to grow,” he said.

“We believe that area will become an anchor for continued revitalization, a beautiful gateway into and out of this city through the airport, but also a beautiful campus for our associates to come to work,” he said.

Suco told The Birmingham Times that the facility will allow all employees to work from a central location. “We’ve got associates in a couple of different places around the city. So, it’s going to allow us to bring everybody together,” he said. “It will be the home for our Birmingham sales center team, our North Alabama division team, our Central region team, and it’ll be our corporate headquarters.”

The company has operated out of its current facility at 4600 East Lake Blvd. since 1979.

“We are out of space, have been out of space for a while,” Suco said. “That’s going to give us an opportunity to not only have enough room to operate, but be able to grow as we go forward.”

The iconic Coca-Cola brand made its way to the Magic City in 1902 when businessman and community philanthropist Crawford Johnson Sr. opened Birmingham Coca-Cola. Johnson and his family went on to open and acquire several bottling franchises throughout the Southeast, and in 1974, the company was incorporated as Coca-Cola UNITED.

What others are saying:

Coca-Cola UNITED Board of Directors Chairman Conrad W. Rafield III: “This project has been years in making and we are excited to build a campus that will reflect our foundational core values of Quality, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. We are incredibly proud of the relationships and partnerships we’ve forged in the greater Birmingham area through the years, and we remain committed to being good stewards and neighbors in the communities where we live and work.”

Governor Kay Ivey: “For over 120 years, Coca-Cola UNITED has been a stand-out member of Birmingham’s business community, so it’s wonderful to see this world-class company make a major investment to build a new headquarters facility in the Magic City. Coca-Cola UNITED’s landmark growth project will create new jobs in its home base in Birmingham while also solidifying the company’s foundation in the city for decades to come – and that’s great news for all of Alabama.”

Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair: “Coca-Cola UNITED’s impressive new facility will become an eye-catching gateway to Birmingham and transmit the powerful signal that the Magic City is a great place to do business. Launching this project, in this particular location, perfectly exemplifies how this world-class company is giving back to its community.”

Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens: “Jefferson County is pleased to be a contributing partner to this move and expansion. We are proud of the accomplishments and truly appreciate the confidence that Coke United has in our great city and county. This investment was brought to fruition by working through our governmental partners and the great leadership at Coke United. Together, we make great things happen.”

Times staff writer Sym Posey contributed to this post.

Calling All Musicians: Win a Chance to Take Center Stage at the 2024 UAB Arts Block Party

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Musicians, bands, rappers and vocalists of all ages from across Alabama are invited to audition now for the 2024 Arts Block Party at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. (Adobe Stock)

1207315505685141.zx8ga0bz3LSrywLuwCPA height640Musicians, bands, rappers and vocalists of all ages from across Alabama are invited to audition now for the 2024 Arts Block Party at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The Arts Block Party promises to be an unforgettable showcase, highlighting the abundant and diverse talent Alabama has to offer. The free event, featuring art, music and food, will officially kick off the new 2024-2025 season of programming from UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, Alys Stephens Center, ArtPlay and Arts in Medicine.

The Arts Block Party will be from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and feature art exhibitions, artist talks, musical performances, local vendors, food trucks and fun art activities for all ages. The event will take place indoors and outdoors at the Alys Stephens Center and AEIVA.

Performers are encouraged to submit their audition materials today. Submit an audition online now. The deadline to submit an audition is June 30.

In the first phase of voting, the top 10 artists will be selected to vie for up to four performance slots. The 10 finalists will be unveiled to the public July 15, and everyone can vote for their favorite.

The submission with the most public votes will win one of the performance slots. A committee of arts professionals from the community will select up to three others. The finalists will be announced in August. Each winning artist will perform a paid, 45-minute set at the Arts Block Party.

Follow the Alys Stephens Center on Facebook and Instagram for updates and announcements.

May 23, 2024

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By multiple measures, the Birmingham area has seen dramatic declines in unemployment since the pandemic. (Adobe Stock)
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CASE NO. CV-2024-901612
THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,
NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION
TO: ELOIS ABAYOMI AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES; ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY OF ALABAMA, INC.; RESIDENTIAL FUNDING CORPORATION; J.T. SMALLWOOD JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.
The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on April 22, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded or will record a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on April 29, 2024, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on June 28, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 670, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:
Property Address:  2104 Avenue I, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-31-3-044-012.000 a/k/a 01220031300440120000000
Legal Description:  Lots 21 and 22, Block 21-H, according to the Survey of Ensley, as recorded in Map Book 4, Page 3, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a LOTS 21+ 22 blk 21-H ENSLEY.
ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION.  The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.  Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code 1975 §§ 40-10-83, et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.  The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.
Dated this the 6th day of May, 2024.
Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk
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CASE NO. CV-2024-901615
THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,
NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION
TO: ACTION ENTERPRISES, INC.; MAURICE PETTUS AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED; J.T. SMALLWOOD JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.
The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on April 22, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded or will record a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on April 30, 2024, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on June 28, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:
Property Address:  2113 Avenue I, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-31-3-043-004.000 a/k/a 0122003130430040000000
Legal Description:  Lots 7 and 8, Block 21-I, according to the Survey of Ensley Land Company’s 5th Addition
to Ensley, as recorded in Map Book 4, Page 80, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a LOTS
7 & 8 BLK 21-I ENSLEY LAND COS 5TH ADD.
ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION.  The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.  Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code 1975 §§ 40-10-83, et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.  The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.
Dated this the 6th day of May, 2024.
Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk
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CASE NO. CV-2024-901619
THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,
NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION
TO:  HAZEL SHERROD AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED; CHIRLENE SHERROD AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED; CONSECO FINANCE CORP.- ALABAMA (FORMERLY GREEN TREE FINANCIAL CORP-ALABAMA); MARIE KING AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED; WILLIE J. HARRIS AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, IF DECEASED; STATE OF ALABAMA; ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY; J.T. SMALLWOOD JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.
The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on April 22, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and recorded or will record a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”) on April 30, 2024, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that a final hearing was set to be heard on June 28, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this hearing is described as follows:
Property Address:  821 6th Place Pratt, Birmingham, Alabama 35214
Tax Parcel ID No.:  22-00-29-3-026-001.000 a/k/a 012200293026001000
Legal Description:  Lot 3, Block 25, according to the Survey of Ensley Land  Addition to Pratt, as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 101, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a LOT 3 BLK 25 ENSLEY LAND CO
ADD TO PRATT CITY SEC 29 TWSP 17S R3W.
ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION.  The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.  Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code 1975 §§ 40-10-83, et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE FIVE-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.  The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.
Dated this the 6th day of May, 2024.
Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that K & L Group, LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College at the Jefferson Campus in Birmingham, AL for renovation of the 4th floor at the Fitzgerald Student Center on purchase order #P0005366 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:
Jefferson State Community College
Attn: Business Office
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that P & M Mechanical, Inc., Contractor, has completed the : UAB School of Dentistry – Student Dental Clinic First Floor Renovation & Expansion project, UAB Project #210342, for the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama on behalf of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Owner, located at 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, 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 contact Birchfield Penuel Architects, 2805 Crescent Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35209.
P & M Mechanical, Inc.
325 Carson Road North
Birmingham, AL  35215
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that ICS Inc., 22485 Hwy 11, Steele, AL 35987, Contractor, has completed the Contract for UAB HIGHLANDS SOUTH TOWER ELECTRICAL FEED REPAIR, UAB# H235002, Ghafari# 2265073, at 625 19th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35233, on behalf of The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at 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 Ghafari Associates, 2170 Highland Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35205 (Architect).
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Quality Architectural Metal & Roofing, Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for JEFCO 2023 Re-Roof for AES, MMS, WJES for Jefferson County BOE of Alabama at Birmingham, AL 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 TurnerBatson Architects, PC Quality Architectural Metal & Roofing, Inc. 3107 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233.
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that P & M Mechanical, Inc., Contractor, has completed the: Jefferson County Courthouse Annex 5th Floor Board of Equalization Renovation project, Jefferson County Commission Project #BOE01, for the Jefferson County Commission, Owner, located at 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, AL 35203, 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 contact KPS Group, Inc., 60 14th Street South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233.
P & M Mechanical, Inc.
325 Carson Road North
Birmingham, AL  35215
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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 E. Cornell Malone Corporation, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Renovation) of
JEFCO – 2023 RE-ROOFS FOR BURKETT, CLAY ES, CORNER MS, BRYAN,
Jefferson County Board of Education, 205-516-4033, DCM #2023172, ECMC #23-0744 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 Turnerbatson Architects P.C., 205-403-6201.
E. Cornell Malone Corporation, Contractor
439 Dory Street
Jackson, MS 39201
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that K & L Group, LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College at the Jefferson Campus in Birmingham, AL for removal and replacement of Shelving and Tanks from Room 243 in Ruby Carson on purchase order #P0005214 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:
Jefferson State Community College
Attn: Business Office
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that Erwin and Associates has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College, for the furnishing and installation of Solar Shades in Ruby Carson Hall Room 242 and 2nd floor lounge on purchase order #P0005578 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:
Jefferson State Community College
Attn: Business Office
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
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CASE NO. 68-CV-2023-900885.00
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States,
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To:
DAMON THOMAS
Last known address: 6244 Fieldbrook Cir, McCalla, AL 35111
You are hereby notified that Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States, filed its written complaint for ejectment on December 12, 2023, in the Jefferson County Circuit Court against DAMON THOMAS (“Defendant”). Numerous attempts to locate and serve the Defendant have been unsuccessful due to his avoidance of service of process.
This notice is to run for four consecutive weeks. You are hereby notified that you must answer the complaint by the 28th day of June, 2024, which is 30 days from the last date of publication or default judgment may be entered against you for not answering.
Done this 2nd day of  May, 2024.
Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk
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And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS
from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS
Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Jeff Orr on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35233 until 4:00 PM Central Time, May 30, 2024.  The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at jeorr@uabmc.edu and cc’d to allison@wba-architects.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.
JT South Extension Roof and Other Improvements
for the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Project No.: H235020
A. SCOPE OF WORK:
The project scope includes upgrades to the exterior of the Jefferson Tower South Wing building, a new roof, and alternate solutions for improvements along the exterior, including removing the steel structure previously supporting the cooling towers, removing the mechanical equipment no longer in-use, and removing the conduit located on the south façade of Jefferson Tower.
The work will be performed in an occupied hospital and is adjacent to functioning health care units (above, below, and beside) and particular and specific care will be required to limit disturbances, coordinate shutdowns, and follow strict Infection Controls and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family and staff. Adjacent spaces are sensitive to noise, vibrations, and dust and will require implementation measures to mitigate these issues. The Prime General Contractor seeking to be pre-qualified will require experience with similar size and type projects performed in an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site in an operating hospital. The General Contractor must have experience as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.).
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, May 30, 2024 after which no further requests will be considered.
Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request. Any addendums to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.
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, on or about June 04, 2024.
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:
Williams Blackstock Architects
2204 1st Avenue South, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35233
Allison Chang-Roberts
(205) 252-9811
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 and Construct Connect.
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 July 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. 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.
Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Jeff Orr, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama  35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified.  All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on July 11, 2024 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.
D. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be scheduled prior to the date set for receipt of bids. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
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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 at Poole & Company Architects PC, 1827 First Avenue North, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 by John Blocker, Project Manager (jblocker@pooleandcompany.com). Three (3) paper copies and one pdf are required for pre-qualification approval.
JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION
Jefferson County Access Control System Replacement
A. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK:
The project consists of a county-wide demolition and replacement of access control system (ACS) hardware in county-owned buildings throughout Jefferson County, Alabama. Work for the package, generally described, includes demolition of all existing 125 kHz credential readers, installation of 13.56 MHz credential readers, demolition of existing ACS control boards, installation and wiring of new ACS control boards with accompanying mounting hardware, power supplies, and cabinets, testing all existing access control devices (motion detectors/position switches/credential readers/power supplies/batteries) and cabling, installation of new PIR Request-to-Exit motion detectors, and installation of new door position switches. In addition, the project will consist of replacing existing door hardware in select locations as required. Installation of new conduit raceways and cabling may be required depending on the test results and conductor count of existing cabling. Approximately 1,000 access-controlled doors across twenty-eight buildings/sites will be affected by this project scope. A phased construction approach must be used to minimize system downtime. New access control system will require integration capabilities with owner’s existing video surveillance system. Project will include, as an alternate, one-, three-, and five-year maintenance contracts for continued maintenance past project warranty of all access-controlled devices in Jefferson County. Work may be performed during the day and/or night.
B. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR, ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR, SECURITY SUBCONTRACTOR, AND DOOR HARDWARE SUBCONTRACTOR BIDDER PREQUALIFICATIONS:
Prime General Contractors, Electrical Subcontractors, Security Subcontractors, and Door Hardware Subcontractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.
Only Prime General Contractors, Electrical Subcontractors, Security Subcontractors, and Door Hardware Subcontractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Packages must be received by the Architect’s Project Manager no later than 2:00 pm local time on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 after which no further requests will be considered.
Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request or email transmission to jblocker@pooleandcompany.com.
The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective Prime Contractor bidder and Subcontractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
C. BIDS:
The Jefferson County Commission will receive sealed Proposals for the Jefferson County Access Control System Replacement project until 2:00 PM Local Time on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 1, General Services, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35263, after which time they will be opened in the Commission Chamber, Second Floor, Room 270.
No Bids will be accepted after the time stated for the receipt of Bids. This requirement will not be waived. The clock in the County Commission Chamber will be used to determine the correct time as determined by the Director of General Services, or his designated representative. At the time stated above, the Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud.
All Bids must be on a lump-sum basis. Submit Bid on the Proposal Form provided by the Architect, without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractor’s name and current Alabama license number. Bids that do not bear the Contractor’s current license number will be returned without being opened.
Construction Contracts shall be awarded only to 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 1975 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.
A Bid Bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to Jefferson County in the amount of 5% of the amount of the Bid, but not more than
$10,000, must accompany the Bidder’s Proposal. 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.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:00PM Local Time on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 22, General Services, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama. Because of the nature of this project, Prime General Contractors, Electrical Subcontractors, Security Subcontractors, and Door Hardware Subcontractors who have been pre-approved 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.
Bid Documents (Drawings and Project Manual) will be open to public examination after 12:00 PM Local Time on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the office of Poole & Company Architects PC, 1837 First Avenue North, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, Tel. 205-326-2206; AGC Internet Plan Room; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority; at the F.W. Dodge Company Plan Room in Birmingham; McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, and Construction Market Data in Birmingham.
Bid Documents will be provided electronically to each pre-approved Prime Contractor and Subcontractor bidder. Bids will only be accepted from pre-approved Prime General Contractor bidders who have confirmed receipt of electronic documents to the Architect.
No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of 90 days. Only Bids submitted by pre-approved Prime General Contractor bidders licensed as required by applicable State and Local laws and bearing the license number of the Contractor will be considered.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to waive formalities and technicalities, and to proceed in its own best interests.
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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, Jeff Orr on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, May 31, 2024. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the UAB Project Manager Jeff Orr at jeorr@uabmc.edu and cc’d to sheywood@ghafari.com and mfreeman@ghafari.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.
UAB Highlands
OSB Chiller Replacement
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Project No.:  H245008
A. SCOPE OF WORK:
The project consists of the replacement of one roof top chiller at the UAB Orthopaedic Specialties Building (OSB). The scope of work includes architectural, electrical, and mechanical new work and associated demolition to facilitate the installation of new equipment.  The construction budget is anticipated to be between $200,000 and $300,000.
The work will be performed under a single Prime General Contractor who will coordinate the work of this project.  Particular and specific care will be required to coordinate complex shutdowns, limit disturbances and follow strict Infection Controls and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family and staff.  The Prime General Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified will require experience with similar size and type hospital projects performed in and adjacent to an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site in an operating hospital. The General Contractor must have experience with representative projects as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.)
B. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:
Prime General 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 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, May 31, 2024 after which no further requests will be considered.
Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request sent by email or scanned into an email to sheywood@ghafari.com, copy mfreeman@ghafari.com and jeorr@uabmc.edu. Any addenda to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.
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, on or about June 07, 2024.
The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, extend 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 beginning June 07, 2024:
Architect:
Ghafari Associates
2170 Highland Ave S
Suite 220
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone:  205-203-4611
Contact: Scott Heywood
C. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS
Documents:
Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given.  Drawings and specifications may be examined at; ALGX Digital Plan Room, http://www.algraphics.com, 2801 5th Ave, South, Birmingham, AL 35233: Dodge Data & Analytics, http://www.construction.com, 2860 S State Hwy 161, Ste 160 #501, Grand Prairie, TX  75052-7361; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road Suite 100, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, http://www.bcia1.org, 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Construction Market Data, http://www.cmdgroup.com, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912.
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 June 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. 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 to the Office of Jeff Orr, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama  35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified.  All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on June 27, 2024 (the date and time set for the receipt of bids) will be returned unopened.
Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:
Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident prime contractor bidders must accompany any written bid documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of the state to its own business entities whose principal place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts. Resident prime contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over nonresident prime contractors in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.
Fire Alarm Work:
In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A (the ACT), of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid evidence of licensure as required by the ACT by including with the bid submittal a valid State Fire Marshal’s permit.
D. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is currently scheduled to be held at 1:00 PM CST on June 12, 2024 at UAB Hospital Facilities 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
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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, Jeff Orr on behalf
of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at jeorr@uabmc.edu and copied to rachelh@bparchitects.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.
UAB HOSPITAL – HIGHLANDS 3RD FLOOR CT REPLACEMENT
For The
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
UAB Project No.:  H245013
A. SCOPE OF WORK:
Interior demolition of an existing reading room and shell space creating a new project area of approximately 545 square feet. This renovation, at UAB Hospital – Highlands, 3rd Floor, will include but is not limited to new partitions, ceilings, finishes, concrete patching, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, HVAC, and electrical work.  The work will be performed using Infection Control measures so that adjacent operations can continue without interruption.  The Prime General Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified will require experience with similar size and type healthcare projects performed in and adjacent to an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site in an operating hospital. The General Contractor must have experience with representative projects as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.) This project will require significant coordination, working with the Owners’ representatives to successfully deliver the project. The anticipated dollar amount is estimated to be in the range of $750,000 – $800,000.
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/perform work 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, June 4, 2024 after which no further requests will be considered.
Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request. Any addendums to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.
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, on or about June 7, 2024.
The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, extend 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 Architects
2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama  35209
Ms. Stacy Williams
205-870-1876
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; and electronically at ConstructConnect and Dodge Data & Analytics.
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 June 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. 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.
Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Jeffry Orr, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon.  After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening.  Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified.  All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on
June 27, 2024 will be returned unopened.
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 Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 am  at UAB Hospital Facilities 2020 Building, University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
IFB No. B24013
Single Family Home Repairs Phase ll
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON
Kozette Todd, Procurement Analyst Telephone: (205)521-0762
TDD/TTY: 800-545-1833 Ext. 415
HOW TO OBTAIN THE IFB DOCUMENTS ON THE E-PROCUREMENT MARKETPLACE
1. Access ha.internationaleprocurement.com (no “www”).
2. Click on the “Login” button in the upper left side.
3. Follow the listed directions.
4. If you have any problems in accessing or registering on the Marketplace, please call
customer support at (866)526-9266.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE
May 14, 2024, 3:00 PM CT
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS
May 24, 2024, 3:00 PM CT
PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 3:00 PM CT
1826 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233
[Section 3, Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The City of Good Hope is now requesting statement of qualifications from qualified architect for architectural services and all professional design, design permitting and construction administration services for the development of a new Community Center/Multi-use building. Required to implement all federally funded grant projects through USDA CFP. Factors to be considered in the selection of qualified firms will be: Recently completed Civic Center/Community Center Projects (20 points), Experience & qualifications of the firm (20 points), Management & Supervisory Staff Experience (20 points), Specific Statement of experience w/ critical facility type designs (10 points), Proposed approach to completing services (20 points), Design to Budget approach (10 points), Statement of Qualifications should be submitted to City of Good Hope, Attn: Mayor Jerry Bartlett, 135 Municipal Drive Cullman, AL 35057, or they may be submitted via email to clerk@goodhopeal.com. To be considered, proposals must be delivered to the City of Good Hope or via email by 4:00 pm on June 13, 2024. For detail RFQ please email clerk@goodhopeal.com.
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EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH
An emergency care research study of bleeding in the brain is occurring in this area.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, along with researchers at more than 100 other hospitals across the United States and other countries, are conducting a research study of bleeding in the brain called FASTEST. This research study may affect you or someone you know. FASTEST is a research study involving patients who have had bleeding in the brain, also called intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). ICH occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain breaks and bleeding accumulates in the brain. Most of this bleeding occurs within a few hours of onset of symptoms. The brain injury from ICH is usually very severe, over 40% of people with ICH die within a month, and only 20% can independently care for themselves after 6 months. There is currently no treatment for ICH that is scientifically proven to improve outcome. The FASTEST research study is being done to determine if recombinant Factor VIIa (rFVIIa), a protein that our body makes to stop bleeding at the site of injury to a blood vessel, can slow bleeding in the brain and improve outcome. rFVIIa is approved for treatment of bleeding in patients who have inherited lack of clotting factors but is not approved for treatment of ICH. Participants in the FASTEST research study are placed at random, that is by chance, into one of 2 groups. They have an equal chance of getting rFVIIa or placebo (no active ingredient). One group receives rFVIIa intravenously over 2 minutes within two hours of onset of symptoms and the other group receives placebo. We do not know if rFVIIa is better than placebo for patients with bleeding in the brain. The results of the FASTEST research study will help doctors discover if rFVIIa improves outcome in patients with bleeding in the brain. Medical care otherwise will be identical for the two treatment groups, including close management of blood pressure and care within an intensive care unit. Some patients will be enrolled without consent if a family member or representative is not rapidly available. We are reaching out to inform the community about the research study. We welcome your feedback and questions. For more information or to decline participation in this research study, please contact our study staff at trdavis@uabmc.edu or 205 975 8572.
Primary Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Liptrap
Study Coordinator: Tammy R. Davis, RN
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids for Alley Resurfacing Citywide 2024, Project # 2024-012, will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Sealed bids will be time stamped at the time of arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Suite 220 Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm.
The approximate principal materials and quantities are as follows:
Milling 1.5” Asphalt – 7,000 SY, Milling of Tie-Ins per Overlay Segment – 25 Each, Asphalt Seal – 2,500 Tons, Asphalt Binder – 500 Tons, Asphalt Patching – 200 Tons, 6” Concrete Paving – 1,200 SY
(Approximately 26 Alley Segments)
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/. 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 City of Birmingham, its officials, agents, and employees as additional named insured.
Only Contractors licensed as required by Chapter 8 of Title 34, Section 1-26 inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975, as may be amended, may submit bids and be considered.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Alley Resurfacing Citywide 2024”. Contractors shall write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number and the name of the company submitting the bid.
The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) a copy of the State of Alabama general contractor’s license, (2) bid bond or equivalent, (3) the Form of Proposal with the Sales Tax Attachment, (4) the Authorization to Execute form, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C and D, (6) Acknowledgement of any Addenda, and (7) any other document(s) required by special conditions. The Construction Certification form should be included with the bid proposal; however, if it is not included it must be submitted, with the proper signatures affixed, prior to the execution of the contract.
Special attention is called to the applicability of the Birmingham Plan-Construction Industry Program to this project.  Under this Program the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“MBE/DBE”) is encouraged on a voluntary basis. The Construction Industry Authority 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. Additional information about this Program may be obtained from the Executive Director, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority at 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; telephone (205) 324-6202. For federally funded contracts, the provisions of the President’s Executive Order 11246 and federal agency regulations requiring affirmative action to achieve employment and utilization of minority persons and businesses, and the Davis-Bacon Act provisions are applicable.
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.
No pre-qualification of bidders will be conducted prior to receiving bids.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in City Hall Conference Room 220 on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. The pre-bid meeting will acquaint potential bidders with various aspects of the project. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required for any contractor that submits a bid.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that their bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Bids received after this time will not be considered.
The City of Birmingham reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
Denise Bell
Director – Capital Projects Department
Jesse Miller, P.E.
City Engineer
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bid packages for Bid 24-12-05: Janitorial Services will be received in the Purchasing Department of the Birmingham Water Works Board, located at 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222, until 10:00 a.m. (CST), Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, at which time and place they will publicly open and read. Pre-bid site visits will be held on the Birmingham Water Works Main Complex on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 10:00. Pre-bid site visits will be held on the Main Complex, and off-campus site visits must be scheduled with the prospective manager/supervisor or their appointee. It is optional if you attended a site visit on April 24, 2024, or April 25, 2024. If you did not participate in either of those site visits, it is mandatory to do a site visit. Bids will not be accepted from those vendors who have not participated in a site visit. Please get in touch with me or send a representative if you wish to bid but cannot participate during the scheduled times.”Specifications and Conditions” and “Bid Forms” are attached, and all bids shall be F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid, and at no charge. One copy of the bid form should be returned, and the bidder should retain a copy. All potential suppliers must receive an executed copy of the applicable Receipt of Bid Sheet, with a time stamp, from the BWW Purchasing Department before their bid package may be considered responsive. The bid packages must be delivered or mailed to the BWW Purchasing Department, which is located at 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222. The bid packages must be directed to the attention of the Purchasing Superintendent and marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope as follows: “Bids for 24-12-05: Janitorial Services”. The General Contractor License number should be listed in the lower right-hand corner of the envelope. Bid packages may be obtained through our website at www.bwwb.org, by emailing Derleda Abrom @ derleda.abrom@bwwb.org, or Jonathan Jett @ Jonathan.jett@bwwb.org. You can also call 205-244-4300 for any immediate questions.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by the Environmental Services Department, Jefferson County, Alabama, online at QuestCDN (eBidDoc #9119884), until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 and then publicly opened and read via virtual video conference using Microsoft Teams for the Five Mile Creek WRF Headworks Improvements Project. Microsoft Teams can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Alex Houston Salas, at email alexandra.houston@jacobs.com).
The scope of work includes:
Demolition of the existing mechanical bar screening system, wash screenings compactors, existing grit classifiers, conveyance system, grit discharge piping, existing grit superstructure, structural components, existing manual bar screens, and all appurtenances. Construction of new grit pumps, grit piping, grit washers, mechanical bar screens, wash screening compactors, and all appurtenances. Integrate all new equipment into SCADA system. Construction of a concrete structural platform, surface paving, and handrails over the headworks to support new mechanical bar screens.
Bidding Documents are on file for inspection, by appointment only, at the following location:
Jefferson County Environmental Services Department
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North
Suite A-300
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Contact for Appointment: Tonya Kelley at (205) 214-4026
Complete sets of electronic Bidding Documents (Specifications and Drawings) are available at www.jeffcoes.org (navigate to “BUSINESS” to “NOTICE TO BIDDERS” to “Asset Management Program – Project Bid Information” for a listing of projects. Prior to downloading the Bidding Documents, Bidders will be required to set up a QuestCDN.com account and pay a $30.00 fee. Hard copies of the Bidding Documents are the responsibility of the Bidders. Contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with navigating the website and digital project information.
Bids will only be accepted from pre-qualified contractors who are listed on the Plan Holders List, signifying that they have purchased a set of documents from the Engineer, and who attend the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference.
NO BID PROPOSAL SHALL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE TIME STATED FOR RECEIVING BID PROPOSALS IN THIS NOTICE. A FORM CONTAINING THE CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FIRM AND THE CONTRACTOR’S ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER WITH THE DATE OF EXPIRATION IS REQUIRED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE BID. THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL NOT BE WAIVED.
The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this project. The Contract Time for this project is seven-hundred thirty (730) consecutive calendar days from the effective date of the written Notice to Proceed to achieve Final Acceptance. Liquidated damages will be assessed if this time limit is exceeded. The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the provisions of the Contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the Contract Completion Date to avoid the imposition of liquidated damages.
The Contractor is hereby advised that a Pre-Bid Conference will be held via a virtual video conference on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. This Pre-Bid Conference is MANDATORY for all contractors planning to submit a Bid Proposal on this project. The conference call will be held using Microsoft Teams and can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Alex Houston Salas, Jacobs, at email alexandra.houston@jacobs.com). If you are unable to join the call due to technical difficulties, call Alex Houston Salas (Jacobs) at (806) 584-1949 or Tonya Kelley (Jefferson County) at (205) 214‑4026 for assistance.
Questions concerning meaning or intent of Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Alex Houston Salas, PE, Jacobs, at email alexandra.houston@jacobs.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. All questions must be in writing on Bidder’s company’s letterhead.
THE ATTENTION OF ALL BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE LAW GOVERNING GENERAL CONTRACTORS, AS SET FORTH IN ALABAMA CODE SECTIONS 34-8-1 THROUGH SECTION 34-8-28 (1975), AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 65 TO 82 (INCLUSIVE) OF TITLE 46 OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA OF 1940, AS AMENDED; AND BIDDERS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SAID LAW INSOFAR AS IT IS APPLICABLE. THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PROVISIONS OF THE CODE MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR THE OWNER TO CONSIDER A BID PROPOSAL FROM ANYONE WHO IS NOT PROPERLY LICENSED UNDER SUCH CODE PROVISIONS.
THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-2-14 (1975) AS AMENDED, REQUIRING A NONRESIDENT CONTRACTOR TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A CONTRACT IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-3-5 (1975) AS AMENDED, REGARDING PREFERENCE TO RESIDENT CONTRACTORS.
THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA ACT 2016-312 AS AMENDED, REGARDING NOT ENGAGING IN THE BOYCOTT OF A PERSON OR ENTITY BASED IN OR DOING BUSINESS WITH A JURISDICTION WITH WHICH THIS STATE ENJOYS OPEN TRADE.
THIS PROJECT IS CLASSIFIED AS CLASS “E” (SMALL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND FACILITIES UNDER $5 MILLION) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND FACITILIES CATEGORY PROJECT.
ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY HAVING AN APPROVED PRE-QUALIFICATION LETTER FOR CLASS “E” SMALL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CATEGORY PROJECTS ON FILE WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. To pre-qualify with the department AND TO CONSTRUCT CLASS “E” SMALL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND FACILITIES UNDER $5 MILLION CATEGORY PROJECTS each prospective bidder must furnish written evidence of competency and evidence of financial responsibility to the county.
ACCORDINGLY, THE COUNTY WILL NOT ACCEPT PRE-QUALIFICATIONS AFTER JUNE 7, 2024. BID PROPOSAL FORMS WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WHO DO NOT PRE-QUALIFY.
CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BOULEVARD NORTH, SUITE A300, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, (205) 325-5496 IN ADVANCE OF THE DEADLINE TO DETERMINE IF THE CONTRACTOR IS PRE-QUALIFIED TO CONSTRUCT CLASS “E” SMALL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND FACILITIES CATEGORY PROJECTS, OR FOR OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION.
BY: David Denard
Director of Environmental Services
Jefferson County, Alabama
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STORAGE SALE
Notice is hereby given that on June 10, 2024 U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama will Sell under the contractual landlords lien process by Online auction the following storage units. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods.
*******  WILL BE  Sold Online at Storageauctions.com   *******
1588 Carson Rd, Fultondale, AL: N/A
1632 Center Point Pkwy, Birmingham, AL: Herman Ranson 1206, Letrell Blake 2126, Tiffany Acoff 1122, Brianna Floyd 1225,Kedarrica Alexander 1050,Charles Jones 1426, Luchrcia Vickers 2090,Stephen Hoffman 1009, Doteba Sumbry 1053, Juanica Bandy1230, Jivonna Rinita Banks 1005, Cynthia Reed 2106, Tavaris Taylor 1501, Catrina Beverly 1137.
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ABANDONED VEHICLE
The vehicle listed has been declared abandoned and will be sold at public auction on June 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
2023 Ford Explorer, Vin 1FMSK7FH9PGB61050 at 1716 Lomb Ave, Birmingham, AL 35208.
D’Andre Steele (205)821-3376 or cashcars205@gmail.com.
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ABANDONED VEHICLE
The vehicle listed has been declared abandoned and will be sold at public auction on June 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
2021 AUDI SQ7 VIN  WA1VWBF70MD041094 at 712 Graymont Ave N Birmingham, AL 35203.
D’Andre Steele (205)821-3376 or cashcars205@gmail.com.
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ABANDONED VEHICLE
The vehicle listed have been declared abandoned and will be sold at public auction on
JUNE 19, 2024. 2020 RANGE ROVER VELAR VIN SALYB2EX4LA259144 AT 707 COOK AVE NW HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801 at 9:00 a.m. RAYMOND STEWARD raymond6677@gmail.com
ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE
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ABANDONED VEHICLE
VIN: 1GYAZARR47KF134083
Company: Transports Auto
Auction Date: June 27, 2024
Auction Address: 6725 1st Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35206 at 9 a.m.
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Meet the Birmingham Hip-Hop Crew That Builds on a Cultural Phenomenon

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The BhamBeatBullyz Dance Crew takes center stage during the UniverSoul Circus's recent visit to Birmingham. (Amarr Croskey, For Birmingham Times)

By Amarr Croskey and Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times

BhamBeatBullyz, a 10-member hip-hop dance crew, doesn’t miss a beat. The group performed before a sold-out crowd on the main stage for “Family and Friends” night at the UniverSoul Circus’s 10-day run at Legion Field, which wrapped up earlier this month.

The crew, made up of members who are 18 and older, is filled with youthful excitement and an unmatched passion for dance.

There is Tyreona Peterson, who has a certain pop and attitude to her dance style—as if each movement is an exclamation point to her confidence in dance.

There is Kemiya Carroll, who has an infectious smile and a bubbly spirit to match. Her love for dance and seeing others move brings her a recognizable joy.

Kemiya Carroll photographed during a break at BhamBeatBullyz rehearsal. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Then there is Christopher Pugh, the founder of the group, who just three days earlier was at Magic City Dance Studio in Fairfield, Alabama, taking his crew through a two-hour rehearsal in preparation for the Legion Field performance.

A misstep, a wrong turn, or a moment out of position would spell a redo for the entire dance crew. The importance of preparation had not escaped them, and the devotion of Pugh and the rest of the dance crew paid off during their exciting performance.

Founded in 2022 by Pugh, the BhamBeatBullyz have performed at the 2022 World Games, the Birmingham Museum of Art’s 2022 season of Art on The Rocks, the Sidewalk Film Festival’s award show, and a host of other events around the city.

“This is not my first time performing for the UniverSoul Circus,” he said. “I got to do it with my old crew back in 2014, but this time was different now that I have my own BhamBeatBullyz. I’m happy to share this opportunity with my crew.”

Made up of five male and five female dancers – Pugh, Carroll, Peterson, Trenescia Alexander; DeWaun Collins Jr.; Martin Elston; Uche MgBodile; Keon Powell; Dominique Washington and Antijha Wesley — the BhamBeatBullyz are a mixture of performers from all walks of life.

The BhamBeatBullyz Dance Crew energizes the crowd during the UniverSoul Circus’s recent visit to Birmingham. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

A Lost Art

What makes the BhamBeatBullyz unique is they still perform what is considered a lost art in many communities.

The hip-hop dance style originated in [The Bronx borough] of New York City during the late 1970s. The influence of the music genre, fashion style, and dance [went global]. … [and] became widely known after the first professional street dance crews formed, including Rock Steady Crew, The Lockers, New York City Breakers, and The Electric Boogaloos, according to Performing Dance Arts. “Much of hip-hop dancing came from the 1990s’ adaptation of funk styles such as the Running Man, the Worm, and the Cabbage Patch. The 2000s brought forth dances like the Cha Cha Slide, and the Dougie.”

A student of the local dance scene, Pugh, 31, has seen a lot of crews formed in the Birmingham metro area over the years—from M.A.D. (Music And Dance) Skillz and Illumny to Creative Mindz and I.V. Motion. About eight years ago, he had the idea for his own group while working at Magic City Dance Studio.

“I had just started teaching as the hip-hop coach for their competition team. They needed a name, so I came up with the LadyBeatBullyz,” said Pugh. “I am big on alliterations or things that repeat. For example, my dance name is CleanCutChris. It something that is easy to remember, it flows off the tongue.”

Fast-forward to 2021.

Pugh was putting together his own group to audition for World of Dance, a California-based dance enterprise known as the largest in the world, in March 2022.

“We had a name, but we didn’t like it. It didn’t stick,” he recalled. “So, I suggested the BhamBeatBullyz. We represent Birmingham, we dance to music, and we needed an image.”

Dancer Martin Elston is part of the BhamBeatBullyz. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

“Bullying The Music”

Asked why he chose that name, Pugh said, “When most people see the name BhamBeatBullyz, they might get a negative image, but we chose that name because we tell music what to do. I know a lot of people would say that is so negative, but we bully music. We don’t let the music tell us what to do.”

Born and raised in Birmingham, Pugh grew up in the East Lake neighborhood, and he takes a lot of pride in the city and is extremely proud of where he is from.

He recalls performing for the first time at his church, Living Word Baptist Church, on the Southside of downtown Birmingham: “It had to be about 2006. I joined the step team, and it went from there for fun. I started making it a thing around 2009 by going to different events and meeting different dancers throughout the city.”

Pugh also credits the 2004 dance drama, “You Got Served,” a film about a Los Angeles, California, street-dancing crew that engages in dance battles, for fostering his passion for dancing.

At 16, Pugh did his first tour for a local airbrush design company run by Erica “Erica B” Byrant.

“She put together a tour that ran through different churches. It was called the ‘Paint the City for Christ Tour,’” he said, adding that he and his older cousin were part of the show.

By 2012, Pugh took his first professional dancing steps when he auditioned for Fox Broadcasting Company’s reality dance television show “So You Think You Can Dance” in Atlanta, Georgia.

“That was my first taste of doing something big outside of Alabama. That following summer I joined my first professional dance crew, Illumny. It really put me on the map and led me to doing more in the dance community,” he said.

Asked what makes a dance team have staying power, he said, “Application of discipline and intentionality. Everyone must be on one accord and fully committed to the goal or objective that what we do will yield the desired results. I tell the crew, ‘You must maintain that focus and control at all times while dancing on purpose with purpose.’ Lastly, optimism. You must have an open mind and believe in yourself.”

Pugh is “very proud” to have his own team now. “I wanted to have something like this a long time ago,” he said. “I’ve always tried to join other people’s stuff and be a part of it, but it just never went through. So, I made something for myself the way that I see [fit] while providing a space for other people, as well.”

Songs the BhamBeatBullyz like to use in performances include hip-hop hits like “Party,” by Chris Brown, “HEHE” by SBU Beats, and “Shake Somethin’,” by Cali Swag District.

Dominique Washington goes through dance moves during BhamBeatBullyz rehearsal. (Amarr Croskey, For Birmingham Times)

Safe Spaces

Dancers Peterson, 24, and Carroll, 24, are not only BhamBeatBullyz members but also best friends.

Carroll joined the team first in 2021: “I was recommended to the crew by my mentor LaLa D’iore. She told me about [Pugh] after a Halloween dance event I had done with the both of them,” she said.

One thing led to another, and the next thing Carroll knew, Pugh was asking her to audition for a spot on his crew.

“I was kind of nervous at first, but I saw a couple of people I used to work with in the past at the audition, so I did it just to see where it would go,” Carroll said.

Peterson, a former member of the dance team at Minor High School, said she hadn’t danced since she graduated in 2018.

“When I got back from college, I hadn’t really danced since my high school dance line,” said Peterson, who attended Alabama State University. “[Carroll] told me about the crew and the opportunity, but I was so busy working that I couldn’t make it to practice or just to see them perform.”

Prior to joining the crew, Peterson had been working two jobs.

“One night, [Carroll] told me there was a class going on. I happened to work a later shift that day, but I was pretty insistent about making it to that dance class. [My employer] told me I would be fired if I left. I left anyway, and I’ve been part of the team since,” said Peterson.

BhamBeatBullyz caters mostly to young adults, but anyone 18 or older is welcome to join. Experience is not required but preferred.

“I established BhamBeatBullyz with us in mind,” said Pugh. “I wanted us to have a space that is for us, by us because we don’t have too many creative, safe, open spaces where we can express our creativity, especially within the dance style of hip-hop.”

For more information about booking or joining the BhamBeatBullyz Dance Crew, email thebhambeatbullyz205@gmail.com or follow on Instagram @bhambeatbullyz205.

Founded in 2022, the BhamBeatBullyz have performed at the World Games, the Birmingham Museum of Art’s Art on The Rocks, the Sidewalk Film Festival’s award show, and a host of other events around the city. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Birmingham’s Kellie Clark: Investing in the Growth of Health Care Startups

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Kellie Clark is managing director for Prosper Health-tech Accelerator powered by Gener8tor (PHTA), which connects health technology startups to the coaching, capital, and connections they need to build and grow their businesses. (Provided)

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times

While younger, Kellie Clark always believed she’d become doctor, but once a young adult embarked on a career where she found work just as important. “I wanted to be a doctor, but I couldn’t pass organic chemistry, so I had to figure out what I was going to do next,” said Clark.

“Next” would eventually become managing director for Prosper Health-tech Accelerator powered by Gener8tor (PHTA), which connects health technology startups to the coaching, capital, and connections they need to build and grow their businesses.

“We invest in early-stage health care startups,” she said. “We believe and see Alabama and Birmingham as a unique testing ground for health care solutions that have global potential. Alabama faces a multitude of health care disparities and outcomes that mirror challenges that others are experiencing worldwide. Our goal is to transform these health care disparities into opportunities for innovation.”

It was while attending Auburn University that Clark “realized that there are more ways to help people than being a doctor,” she said.

She switched her focus of study to economic development after taking a family and social policy class.

“From there I studied public administration and got really interested in economic development. I didn’t know that there was a career field in that field at the time,” she said.

Since August 2023, she’s been managing director for Prosper Health-tech Accelerator where she and her team hold two separate cohorts and invest in 10 companies a year and in return get equity in their business.

“They come to Birmingham for 12 weeks and for 12 weeks they are meeting with our networks and health care partners. We are working to decrease the risk in their businesses. We’re making key intros, helping them get to get customers, pilot opportunities, and raise additional funding and at the end of the 12 weeks they become a part of our portfolio and they get ongoing support,” said Clark.

So far, they have invested into 25 companies.

Space To Grow

Born and raised in Birmingham, Clark, 37, grew up in Ensley the youngest with two older brothers. “I had an older sister, she passed about a decade ago,” said Clark.

Her parents worked in the health care field. Her mother, Shirley Cosby is a big influence on her life.

“My mom was a nurse for over 40 years. She worked hard to expose me to so many different things. What that did for me was when I was in college, when I started working, I didn’t question if I belonged or not,” said Clark.

Her father was a respiratory therapist at Cooper Green Hospital and Veteran Affairs Health Care (VA).

She attended Central Park Christian, a small private school that was around the corner from her childhood home in Belview Heights. She graduated in 2005 and then attended Auburn University where she finished her undergrad in political science/women studies in 2009 and her Master of Public Administration, in 2011.

Clark recalled growing up and noticing the differences between the community where she lived and other places.

But that has helped her when she faces adversity, especially as a Black woman taking up space where most times, she is the minority.  If she could offer advice for anyone who is experiencing the same thing, she says, “if a flower doesn’t bloom, you don’t blame the flower…you check the soil. Only be present and accept invitations to places and environments that nurture, protect, and grow you. Any space that doesn’t offer you this isn’t a space where you should be planted or rooted,” she said.

Love Of The Outdoors

Clark currently lives in Birmingham with her husband Collier Clark and their eight-year-old daughter, and six-year-old son.

In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors. “It makes me feel small and I think that is important for human beings,” she said. “The outdoors helps me keep things in perspective. There are things bigger and more important than emails, work … the outdoors is humbling. And it continues to exist and do it’s thing without our intervention. Nature doesn’t need us. That’s humbling when you think about it.”

Some of her favorite activities include hiking, camping, and gardening which she learned from her grandmother. “For years she only went to the grocery store for meat, sugar, and flour,” Clark said of her grandmother. Her grandmother grew okara, tomatoes, and collards, Clark said.

She credits her grandmother as well the love of the outdoors.

“She could always ‘smell’ when it was about to rain or [would say] if spider webs are big ‘it’s because a cold snap is coming.’ And she would be right. As a kid I thought she had superpowers. As an adult I realize she just spent most of her life in Monroe County her senses weren’t dulled by the city. She was in touch with her surroundings.”

Clark said she started a group in the Birmingham-area named Outdoor Afro in February 2017. “It’s a national origination and I helped start the Birmingham chapter and there is a chapter in Montgomery as well,” she said. “Our mission is to celebrate, inspire Black connection and leadership in nature. Every month we would do something outside. Whether it be rock climbing or kayaking.

When she’s not outdoors, she loves to read science fiction and Octavia Bulter, author of 1993’s Parable of the Sower, and spending time with her family.

Some of her favorite things about Birmingham is the accessibility to the outdoor trails “our independently owned restaurants — O’ Taste and See in Crestwood is some of the best soul food. It is so good” — and our outdoor festivals.

She was recently named one of Birmingham Business Journals 40 under 40 an accomplishment that didn’t set in “until I actually went to the [ceremony] and looked at the past nominees…that showed me the weight of it,” she said. “It’s an honor.”

MLB and MLBPA Expand Benefits for Living Negro Leagues Players

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Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have announced an expansion of existing financial assistance programs to support living Negro Leagues players. (Provided)

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Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have announced an expansion of existing financial assistance programs to support living Negro Leagues players.

Under this joint initiative, players who played in fewer than four seasons in the Negro Leagues will now receive an annual financial benefit based on their time in the Negro Leagues. A joint committee comprised of both MLB and MLBPA officials will establish the eligibility criteria for the program.

“The players of the Negro Leagues are an important part of the history of our sport who persevered because of their love of the game despite the discrimination and segregation they faced,” said Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. “As we prepare to celebrate their legacy in June at Rickwood Field, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to further recognize their contributions. I thank Dan Foster and the MLB Players Alumni Association for their efforts to help us build this joint program.”

“Although long overdue, it is gratifying that these former players who meant so much to our game will finally receive a retirement benefit to help them through their senior years,” said MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark.  “This is another example of players using their collective voice to bring about progress.”

“The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association is proud to be an integral part of this initiative,” said Dan Foster, Chief Executive Officer, MLB Players Alumni Association. “We want to thank the leadership at MLB and the MLBPA for their pivotal role in making these programs available to former players.”

The program is intended to complement the Major League Baseball Players Pension Plan and the existing non-vested benefits programs for former players, both of which are jointly administered by MLB and the MLBPA.

Additional financial benefits are available to Negro Leagues players from the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.), an independent nonprofit designed to help members of the Baseball Family who are in need of emergency financial, medical and other assistance.

Miles College, Tuskegee University Invited to 2024 National Battle of the Bands

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The Miles College Purple Marching Band is among eight of the nation’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands in the lineup for the 10th Anniversary of the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB). (Miles College)

The Birmingham Times

The Miles College Purple Marching Machine and Tuskegee University Marching Crimson Pipers are among eight of the nation’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands in the lineup for the 10th Anniversary of the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB).

This year’s event, themed “Celebrating Champions of Culture,” not only honors the legacy of HBCU marching bands but also champions their enduring influence on music and culture. The celebrations are scheduled to begin in Houston, Texas, on Friday, August 23, and conclude on Sunday, August 25, at NRG Stadium with the band showcase.

“Celebrating 10 years of the National Battle of the Bands is a milestone that goes beyond music—it’s about the impact these bands have on their communities and the broader cultural landscape,” said Derek Webber, CEO of Webber Marketing and Executive Producer of National Battle of the Bands. “This anniversary is a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of HBCU marching bands, and we are proud to continue amplifying their incredible stories and contributions.”

In addition to Miles and Tuskegee; the 2024 lineup features:

  • Bethune-Cookman University, Marching Wildcats
  • Jackson State University, The Sonic Boom of the South
  • Prairie View A&M University, Marching Storm
  • Southern University, Human Jukebox
  • Tennessee State University, Aristocrat of Bands
  • Texas Southern University, “Ocean of Soul”

This year’s event will feature a live performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae, adding a unique blend of inspirational music that complements the spirited performances of the HBCU bands.

“It has been an honor to witness the growth and evolution of the National Battle of the Bands over the past ten years,” said Janis Burke, CEO of the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority. “Since its inception, the event has become a cultural phenomenon, bringing together communities, showcasing remarkable talent, introducing new programming to the city, and serving as a vehicle to provide scholarship opportunities to many. We are proud to take part in this exceptional event and can’t wait to see what the next ten years bring.”

Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President, PepsiCo Industry Relations and Multicultural Development., said his company in 2023, donated more than $400,000 to HBCUs to impact their marching band students and tackle on-campus food insecurity.

“We’re excited to build on our commitment of advancing HBCUs and the students it serves, as demonstrated by our ongoing investment in the National Battle of the Bands platform and strategic initiatives aimed at fostering equality and empowerment within the community,” he said.

Other events will include:

  • National Battle of the Bands Band Camp  from July 17-19, 2024, at HCC Northeast – North Forest Campus.
  • The Emerging Experience Entrepreneur Conference presented by JP Morgan Chase, set for Friday, August 23, at The Deluxe Theatre, will provide a platform for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow.
  • Back on the Yard Kickoff & Stroll Off Competition will electrify the atmosphere at Texas Southern University on the same day, Friday, August 23.
  • Feeding The Homeless, an NBOTB Cares Initiative, will take place on Saturday, August 24. This event demonstrates its commitment to community support and engagement, aligning with our mission to positively impact every community we touch.
  • Fan Fest Experience at NRG Center on Sunday, August 25, will include the HBCU College Fair, Career Fair, and The Pepsi Experience—offering an elevated platform with vendors, music, performances, and more, ensuring an enriched experience for all attendees.

This year’s event will also feature a Hall of Fame program designed to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the success and legacy of HBCU marching bands. This recognition highlights the significant role these individuals have played in the development of HBCU marching band culture. The Hall of Fame program will be introduced during August’s event and will induct its inaugural members.

The National Battle of the Bands’ mission is to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), their marching bands, and their roles in educating aspiring musicians and developing future leaders. For more information and updates, follow @NationalBattleOfTheBands on social media or visit www.nationalbattleofthebands.com. 

Companies Put Their All Into Catching Digital Thieves

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With artificial intelligence (AI) having the ability to create a virtual undetectable clone of your voice, one wonders, “How can I continue to prove who I am?” with today’s advanced technology.

Well, know that your financial institutions, along with countless other businesses are wondering the same thing. They want to buffer themselves from these new sophisticated scammers that fraudulently impersonate people to steal their money. There are several new companies that are working toward solutions to this question. This week’s article will highlight a couple and how they work to achieve this goal.

A typical fraud would have a criminal, armed with your account numbers and personal information, calling your bank or other financial account holders and impersonating you to get access to your money. Digital security companies such as Prove have come up with an interesting and clever solution to identify imposters by using the customer’s phone to help verify their identity.

The system will ping the phone’s SIM card to verify with the carrier that it is you at the other end of the transaction. It also checks how long the phone has been operational and the trustworthiness of the carrier to determine whether the phone is actually yours or if it is a burner using a cloned number. A new tool from the company uses your phone to prefill some of the information on an application via “secure handshake.”

“We connect those dots to answer the question: Is (the applicant) validating their own information,” says Mary Ann Miller, fraud and cybercrime executive advisor and vice president of Prove.

The other solution being used is identifying your behavioral patterns. BioCatch, an international tech company, has developed a proprietary algorithm that’s based not on devices or location but how you enter information and access your accounts on a day-to-day basis. For example, your bank account. Some people check their accounts once or twice a week, scanning to see if deposits or payments went through.

They log in, typically, either via financial institutions’ app or on a browser on their desktop. They type in their information in a certain cadence, with a certain amount of time spent between key presses and certain swipe patterns on their phone. All of this creates a behavioral profile.

When someone logs into the bank account and it doesn’t match the normal behavioral profile, BioCatch alerts the financial institution. The bank or credit card company could then confront the person logged into the account, asking for a one-time password. This request goes to the rightful account owner’s cell.

As we continue to strive to Keep an Eye on Safety for ourselves, you may want to check with your bank and/or other business accounts to inquire what steps they are implementing to help protect your identity and funds from scammers.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

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Ruben Studdard is in town this Friday, for two shows 6 and 9:30 p.m. at WorkPlay Theatre. (Provided)

 BY GWEN DERU | The Birmingham Times

TODAY…
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!

**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.

**FILM – 7 p.m. at the Sidewalk Film.

**RUBEN STUDDARD at Perfect Note.

**FUSION INVITE NIGHT at the Nick.

**3RD THURSDAY BLUES JAM, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**THIRST TRAP THURSDAY, 5 p.m. at 2400 7th Avenue South.

**LIVE BAND KARAOKE hosted by ELLE JAI at Perfect Note.

**KIKSTART at Water Mark in Bessemer with Free Food Boxes, 9 a.m.

**COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE FIVE POINTS WEST LIBRARY every Tuesday and
Thursday.

**EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5-8 p.m. at D’ZIRE with SPECIALS.

**THIRSTY THURSDAYS at D’ZIRE Bar and Lounge.

**KARAOKE, 5-9 p.m. at Courtyard Alabaster Bar and Grill.

**THIRD THURSDAY BLUES JAM, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**TASTEMAKER THURSDAY – Every Thursday at Blaze Ultra Lounge, 228 Roebuck Plaza Drive, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. with DJ Ace Twon (95.7 JAMZ) in the mix hosted by Audio Life and GMC Promo.

**THIRSTY THURSDAY at Hookah 114 17th Street No.

**TEQUILA THURSDAY at the Vibe Bar & Lounge.

**THROW BACK THURSDAY at Tha Vibe Bar & Lounge, 3801 Richard Arrington, Jr., Blvd.

**FILMMAKER HAPPY HOUR- Every 3rd Thursday, at Sidewalk Film Fest. Meet with other filmmakers and discuss your newest projects.

**EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT KARAOKE, 6:30 at Ruth’s Place hosted by LADY WOO and with DJ SHAY.

FRIDAY…
**SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER at Railroad Park.

**FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES, 8 – 11 p.m. at 7611 1st Avenue North.

**HAM HAM JAM JAM 2024: WINSTON RAMBLE TRIO, HAYSOP, HAM BAGBY & THE SEIGE at The Nick.

**RUBEN STUDDARD at Perfect Note.

**FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH R&B DIVA DEIRDRE GADDIS & TONY MCNEAL at Perfect Note.

**EVERY FRIDAY, R&B at The Chandelier, 212 Cahaba Valley Road in Pelham with DJ MANISH mixing live. FREE Entry.

**EACH AND EVERY FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5-8 p.m. at D’ZIRE with SPECIALS.

**LIT FRIDAYS WITH RIPCORD, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. at 4501 Gary Avenue in Fairfield.

**AFRO CARIBBEAN NIGHTS (Every Friday Night) at Ash’s on 2nd, 7 p.m. until with Reggae, Afro Beats, Dancehall and Top 40 Hits.

**FIREBALL FRIDAY at Tha Vibe Bar & Lounge.

**FRIDAY NIGHT RAP, Every 1st and 3rd Friday at Crescent Cultural Center, 1121 Tuscaloosa Avenue, SW.

SATURDAY…
**EVERY SATURDAY at BIRDSONG FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2824 5th Avenue South, at Automatic Seafood.

**MEN’S DREAM CONFERENCE, 2-4 p.m. at 525 Bradley Road in Gardendale, Alabama, 35071 with DAVID CRAIG, JUSTIN EVANS and ALEX JONES hosted by JAJUAN WIGGINS and AHMAD COLLINS. Call 205 515-0441 for more or email: jajuan_Wiggins@ymail.com.

**WINE DOWN HAPPY HOUR, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Saferoom Lounge Bar.

**SEED FEST is a MUSIC FESTIVAL, Saturday, 2-7 p.m., featuring the Grammy Nominated THE WALLS GROUP that will perform at 6 p.m. and with live music and inspiration by Birmingham’s Best Local Artists, food trucks. Free UAB Health Screenings, Free Wills and Power of Attorney. FREE ENTRY.

**SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER at Railroad Park.

**EACH AND EVERY SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5-8 p.m. at D’ZIRE with SPECIALS.

**EVERY SATURDAY SOLD OUT – THE SATURDAYS JUMP OFF, 10 p.m. at Onyx of Bham, 615 8th Avenue West.

**BEDHEAD & VARSITY BLUES at The Nick.

**SAXOPHONIST ERISA NICOLE at Perfect Note.

**RUN IT BACK SATURDAYS at Platinum of Birmingham.

SUNDAY…   
**WORSHIP AT THE SIXTH, 9:30 a.m. at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church.

*EVERY SUNDAY – SOUL FOOD SUNDAYS, 1-5 p.m. (Every Sunday) at 1918 Catering, 197 Vulcan Road.

**SUNDAY FUN DAY at DZIRE BAR AND LOUNGE, 4120 3rd Avenue South. Call 205-266-2594 for more.

**SUNDAY FUNDAY for the grown Folks Kickback at Tha Vibe Bar & Lounge.

**EVERY 3rd SUNDAY JAZZ JAM SESSION, 4-8 p.m. at the Ferus on 41st..

**CITY WIDE PRAYER MEETING, Every 4th Sunday, 4 p.m. for one hour at Birmingham Easonian Baptist Bible College. The Lord’s Supper will be served and hosted by the Knights of Pythias & Court of Calanthe.

**SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER at Railroad Park.

**SUNDAY FREE SHOW WITH TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH at The Nick.

MONDAY…
**BIRMINGHAM BAND STAND with Special Guest NEST FROM NOLA at The Nick.

**RNB MONDAYS, 10 p.m. at Onyx of Bham, 615 Eighth Avenue West.

TUESDAY…
**KIKSTART at Water Mark in Bessemer, 9 a.m. with Free Food Boxes…until all gone.

**COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE FIVE POINTS WEST LIBRARY every Tuesday and
Thursday.

**DIAPER GIVEAWAY every Tuesday, 10 a.m. at the Titusville Library.

**EVERY TUESDAY SPECIAL TUESDAYS with Food, Drinks Specials at 1918 Catering, 197 Vulcan Road.

**EVERY TUESDAY – TUESDAY NIGHT TRAILS 5:45 p.m. at Red Mountain Park.

**EVERY TUESDAY is SOUL CAFÉ Happy Hour introducing the Soul Café Happy Hour, 5:30-9:30 p.m. with Soul Goodies, Soul Spirits and Soul Music including $5 Titos and Redmont, at The Vault.

**JOSE CARR’S JAZZ JAM, 7:30 p.m. at True Story Brewing Company 5510 Crestwood Blvd.

**CARIBBEAN NIGHTS with Reggae, Caribbean and Island Vibes, 9 p.m. – until… with DJ Serious Mixing and hosted by KJ and MANNY at The Vault, downtown.

**TASTY TUESDAYS at Platinum of Birmingham.

**BIRMINGHAM SONGWRITER’S ROUND with Host SUSANNAH SEALES at the Nick.

WEDNESDAY…
**INTERFAITH NOONDAY PRAYER SERVICES, every Wednesday, at Linn Park, in Downtown Birmingham.

**WORKOUT WEDNESDAY at Five Points West Library at 10:30 a.m. for chair yoga and other chair exercises.

**WEDNESDAY NIGHT POOL TOURNAMENT AND KARAOKE NIGHT, 5 p.m. at
Carter’s Hookah Lounge and Grill, hosted by Jo Sweetz with the Pool Tournament, at 7 p.m. and Karaoke at 8 p.m.

**EVERY WEDNESDAY, YOU, ME & RNB, 6 p.m. at 2206 Bar & Lounge, 2206 31st Street, with DJ You, Me & Playlist.

**BHAM BLUES EXPLOSION (GARY, TAYLOR, LEIF & RYAN) at The Nick.

**D’ZIRE WEDNESDAYS, EACH AND EVERY WEDNESDAY with Free Mimosas, 8- 10 p.m. with DJ GORGEOUS in the Mix at 4120 Third Avenue South.

**WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY JAZZ JAM, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing Company, 5510 Crestwood Blvd. Food until 9 p.m., Music until 10 p.m. and Drink until 11 p.m.

**EVERY 4th WEDNESDAY at FACE’S LOUNGE KARAOKE hosted by ARETTA, 6:30 p.m. at 7070 Aaron Aronov Dr. in Fairfield.

NEXT THURSDAY…
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!

**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.

**FILM – 7 p.m. at the Sidewalk Film.

**PAUL CAUTHERN at Iron City.

**BRODY SCHENK & DANNY HAMMONS at the Nick.

**3RD THURSDAY BLUES JAM, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

NEXT FRIDAY…

**FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES, 8 – 11 p.m. at 7611 1st Avenue North.

**HANNAH’S DROP DEAD CABARET at The Nick.

**DASH RIP ROCK at The Nick.

**JAZZ SAXOPHONIST NELSON RANGELL at Perfect Note.

NEWS TO USE…

**ALABAMA BALLET’S FINAL PRODUCTION – BONNIE AND CLYDE is May 31 – June 2 at Dorothy Jemison Day Theater concludes Alabama Ballet lineup for the 2023-24 season. Performances are scheduled: Friday – 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.  The production is about the infamous bank robbers’ journey and demise and crafted by ROGER VAN FLETERN, who incorporates classical and popular music from the 1903s era to put a contemporary spin on the timeless tale.  For more, call 205-322-4300.

OPPORTUNITIES…

**CALLING ALL MUSICIANS – UAB Alys Stephens Center is calling all music talents, from bands and duos to rappers, solo musicians and vocalists of all ages to share an opportunity for showcasing their talent at the 2024 Arts Block Party. Deadline is June 20.  This is a PAID opportunity. For more information, email: ascbookings@uab.edu.

**LIFT YOUR SPIRITS: PERMISSION TO CELEBRATE – FLAMING WITH FRIENDS is the theme for a fundraiser for community grief support that will take place on July 28, Thursday, 6-9 p.m. at the Vestavia Country Club. The event gives people permission to celebrate life. There will be silent and live auctions with jewelry, pottery, artwork, kids and pet packages, entertainment, travel experiences, dining experiences and more.  Enjoy live music, dancing, a buffet and cocktails at a summer evening party.  For more info, cpsmith@communitygriefsupport.org or 205-492-3350.

**GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS: MEDIA ARTS – Interested in receiving grant information, the Second Grants for Arts project deadline Part 1- Submit to Grants.gov is July 11, 11:50 p.m. Eastern time. Part 2 – Submit to Applicant Portal is July 16-23, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Earliest Announcement of Grant Award or Rejection is April 2025. Earliest Start Date for Proposed Project is June 1, 2025. For more information, go to: arts.gov. For questions and help, contact Emma Bartley, bartleye@arts.gov, 202-682-5591 or Avril Claytor, claytora@arts.gov, 202-682-5028.

THINGS TO DO…IN JUNE…

**JUNE 1 – YOGA AND BRUNCH with YAMALA MA’ATMAN, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at 1121 Tuscaloosa Avenue SW.

**JUNE 8  – THE MARVEL CITY CARIBBEAN FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, 11 a.m. at 1623 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer.

**JUNE 10 – YWCA CREW 2024 TEEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, June 10 – July 12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more: FRC@ywcabham.org or 205-949-5550.

**JUNE 15 – 26th MAGIC CITY SICKLE CELL WALK at Railroad Park, 8 a.m. – Noon. Bring your family and friends for an informative, health-conscious friendly morning in the park. Join a team. Register at: sicklecellwalk.swell.gives. For more info, call, 205-780-2355 or walk@sicklecellbham.org.

FOR BUSINESS LOVERS…
** ENTREPRENEURS & INNOVATORS CONFERENCE is June 20 and 21st at the Tuxedo Ballroom in the Ensley Entertainment District. Registration is $159 before April 19 and $170 afterward until June 18th. The Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce is the host. To register and for more, go to www.AlBlackCC.org, OR info@ALBlackCC.org.

FOR GARDEN LOVERS…
AT BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS….
**EVERY FRIDAY – STORYTIME AT THE GARDENS, Every Friday, 10 – 11 a.m. FREE with registration.

**CHILDREN’S SUMMER CAMP is at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on May 28-July 26 with a Morning Camp and Afternoon Camp.

**SUPERHERO TRAINING ACADEMY, July 8 – July 12, 9 a.m. – Noon with a morning and afternoon camp.

HAPPENINGS AT SIXTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH…

**WORSHIP SERVICE every Sunday .
**EVERY MONDAY MORNING MEDITATION WITH PASTOR CANTELOW, 7:15 a.m. Contact the church at (205) 321-1136 or (205) 321-1137.
**CHILDREN’S CHURCH & COLLISION CHURCH, each First Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for K-5th (Children’s Church), 6-12th (Collision).

AT GIFTED CITY CHURCH… EVERY SUNDAY!
**GIFTED CITY CHURCH, Sunday Worship is 10 a.m. at 228 Second Avenue North in the Downtown, City Center. Join the one-hour service with children’s service and complimentary coffee and tea. For more: info@thegiftpad.org.

Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time. People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send events, your things of interest and more to: gwenderu@yahoo.com and thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com.

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