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 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.

**CAM GIRL, DOMESTICATRIX, KAMIKAZE ZOMBIE 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…

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

**JOE BRANTLEY & THE DAMN RITES W/GRAHAM HARPER & THE DAMAGED at The Nick.

**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, W.

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

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

**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.

**MILLENNIAL JONES, MERCURY RED at The Nick.

**SHERRI BROWN’S 40 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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.

**ALEXA FONTAINE & RAMBLIN’ RICKY TATE at The Nick.

**SOULFUL SUNDAY WITH SAXOPHONIST DELON CHARLEY at the Perfect Note.

**THIEVERY CORPORATION at Iron City.

MONDAY…
**BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND 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.

**PET MOSQUITO, CHILDREN OF THE RAT TEMPLE AND BLOOD MOON RIOT 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.

**SETH MARTIN AND KYLE KIMBRELL 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.

**RUBEN STUDDARD at Perfect Note.

**FUSION INVITE NIGHT 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.

**HAM JAM 2024 at The Nick.

**Ruben Studdard at Perfect Note.

FOR BARONS BASEBALL LOVERS…

**TODAY – THIRSTY THURSDAY.

**FRIDAY – FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS NIGHT and SCOUT NIGHT, 7 p.m.

**SATURDAY – BARONS BASEBALL GAME, 5:30 p.m. at Regions Field – Malmo Oat Milkers are coming to Birmingham. The Barons will play as the Oat Milkers, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) newest team brought to the league by Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat milk company. Oatly is an oat-based, non-diary milk alternative that includes frozen desserts that you can purchase at the Regions Field. The home city is Malmo, Sweden.

**SATURDAY – JALEN MILROE/WAIT WHO ARE THESE GUYS, will be at Regions Field throwing out the First Pitch and taking pictures with fans on the concourse, 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. MARY POPPINS with Red Mountain Theatre will be taking pictures with fans, also.

**SUNDAY – AUTISM & SENSORY AWARENESS FAMILY DAY. Little Barons will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game. A game where the environment is designed for children, teens and adults with autism or sensory processing disorders.

GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES…
**BACKING THE B.A.R. GRANT – NAACP and BACARDI are working together on an NAACP initiative to award grants, education, support and entrepreneurship solutions for minority-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license. Deadline is May 24, 2024, 6 p.m. Apply at naacp.org.

**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.

**NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA) NATIONAL HERITAGE FELLOWSHIP – The NEA National Heritage Fellowship is the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Each year the program recognizes recipients’ artistic excellence, lifetime achievement and contributions to the nation’s traditional arts heritage. The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2025 class of NEA National Heritage Fellows is Tuesday May 28. Go to: Arts.gov for more.

IN MAY…
**MAY 24-26 – SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER at Railroad Park.

**MAY 25 – 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. Donate men, women and children clothing on site. It will be in the downtown Birmingham Theater District between Alabama and Lyric Theaters. Bring your lawn chairs.

**MAY 25 – 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.

IN JUNE…
**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, 205-780-2355 or walk@sicklecellbham.org.

FOR BUSINESS LOVERS…

**MINORITY BUSINESS AWARDS – The Summit Media and Morning Hustle radio show will host the MBA, TODAY at The Club with special keynote speaker, J. MICHAEL KEMP, SR. to celebrate the spirit, creativity and resourcefulness of Birmingham’s best minority leadership. It will feature nine categories where nominees will showcase and accept awards for their work and talents.

** 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.

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

**TODAY – THE ART OF KOKEDAMA, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. wit h ASTRID JEREZ

**JULY 12 – SUPERHERO TRAINING ACADEMY, July 8 – July 12, 9 a.m. – Noon.

IN TUSCALOOSA…
**FRIDAY – BILLY CURRINGTON & KIP MOORE at the Mercedes- Benz Amphitheater in Tuscaloosa.

IN MONTGOMERY…

**AUGUST 30 – CALVIN RICHARDSON EXPERIENCE – ONE NIGHT ONLY with special Guest CHRISETTE MICHELLE and M.C. LIGHTFOOT, 7 p.m. at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center

HAPPENINGS AT SIXTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
…SEE YOU AT THE SIXTH…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. A 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.

Tapping Into God-Given Gifts

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When’s the last time you made time to listen to that still, small voice on the inside of you? Or when have you last taken a moment to breathe and take in all of what’s happening in your life? In an era of cellphones, laptops, tablets and smart watches, those questions can almost come off as laughable.

We are only a snap (or a power button) away from the latest news updates, the next event alarm or recurring Zoom call. Gadgets deliver what’s happening in the world with the utmost quickness right to our eyes and ears.

So why would we want to listen in silence when there’s so much else to hear going on around us? I have found that when I am struggling to keep up with every social media update, bouncing from one virtual meeting to another and packing my calendar with the latest social networking outings, it is far too easy to lose my own agenda and goals to something and someone else. I get lost in a true external agenda.

Here’s what I mean: When I’m keeping up with all the items going on in the world, or my community, I can easily lose focus on my own agenda, or my internal compass. And if you aren’t making time to focus on your goals and dreams, and listen to the still, small voice, the same thing is happening to you too. It may be a harsh statement, but it is a fact.

I believe that one characteristic of successful people is their tenacious focus.  They are clear on their mission – or life vision – and remain committed to it. And we all see the fruit of their focus, regardless of whatever else is going on around them. They work with excellence, which is going beyond what most people give (the status quo). They accomplish their goals easily. And greatness surrounds them, in the form of other people taking notice of their work.

You know, they are the ones whom others will say, “No one can do that like them.” They simply took time to tap into the God-given gift they were given. And I implore you to do the same.

Time waits for no one, so why not strive for a life well lived and a life well invested (in terms of time). Make your life, your work and your goals count. Listen and get clear on what your heart is saying. Then follow it with fervor. The world – your world – is waiting to see what you will manifest.

Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson is a life coach, author and speaker. Her column appears each month online and in The Birmingham Times. You can contact Keisa at keisasharpe@yahoo.com and visit http://www.allsheanaturals.com for natural hair and body products.

How a Cyberattack Nearly Derailed Birmingham’s $554 Million Proposed Budget for FY 2025

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Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday presented a $554 million fiscal 2025 proposed budget to the City Council which prioritized neighborhood revitalization, investments in youth, and public transportation. (File)

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times

Months after the City of Birmingham’s computer systems were attacked, Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday presented a proposed $554 million fiscal 2025 budget to the City Council which prioritized neighborhood revitalization, investments in youth, and public transportation.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.

Because of the hack, the proposed spending plan presented Tuesday is the same one approved last year by the Birmingham City Council. Finance officials were forced to miss several target dates over seven weeks and 11 dates within the budget schedule since the March 6 attack occurred.

That led the mayor’s administration on Tuesday to submit the budget from the current fiscal year “to ensure a seamless transition,” according to officials.

The new fiscal year begins July 1.

“We are proposing the general fund budget for the current fiscal year [2024] be submitted as the general fund budget for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year,” Woodfin said in his budget message.

“This recommendation will provide no interruptions to the operation of the city and provide a seamless transition from FY2024 to FY2025,” the mayor said. “Funding priorities for neighborhood revitalization, investments in our youth, and public safety will be supported through the existing budget.”

The proposed spending plan came after what city officials described as “unexpected activity” that disrupted certain computer systems on March 6, “including those used by the finance department to administer the budget process.”

AL.com reported in April that “multiple government sources” said the city was the victim of a ransomware attack, with hackers gaining access to the city’s computer systems and demanding payment for the city to get its data back.

On Tuesday, the city assured residents “at this time, there’s no sign of suspicious activity in the city’s systems. The city is working to bring all city systems online; however, full operability of certain systems may continue to be an ongoing process.”

With no changes from the current budget, “the mayor will move to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 budget to reflect adjustments based on shared priorities,” according to the city. “This will include considerations from neighborhoods, employees, departments, and boards and agencies.”

The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 spending plan includes:

  • Street resurfacing: $14.5 million
  • Weed abatement: $2 million
  • Demolition: $1 million
  • Land Bank: $500,000
  • Traffic calming: $250,000 (traffic calming includes physical measures to reduce vehicle speeds and increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists)
  • Sidewalks: $200,000

The budget invests in multiple youth initiatives. The Birmingham Promise will receive $2 million to support juniors and seniors in Birmingham City Schools through apprenticeships and tuition support for higher education. An additional $1 million will go to Birmingham City Schools for mental health support. In addition, $1 million each will continue for financial literacy and conflict resolution curriculums provided through a partnership with Birmingham City Schools.

Public transportation in the proposed budget includes $11 million for the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority’s fixed route service, $3 million for the Birmingham Xpress bus rapid transit system, and $2.5 million for the Birmingham On-Demand shared mobility service powered by VIA.

The budget funds merit and longevity pay for eligible employees. Employees will see no out-of-pocket increases in healthcare costs, according to the mayor’s office.

“While this current budget process is unique, our focus will not waver from lifting up each neighborhood to realize the best version of Birmingham we can possibly be,” Woodfin said in his budget message. “We will continue to keep the City Council, the public and employees informed of the next steps in this process.”

Mayor Woodfin’s proposed budget under consideration by the Birmingham City Council can be viewed online at www.birminghamal.gov/budget2025.

Coca-Cola Moving Closer to $338 Million Birmingham Campus

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Coca-Cola United CEO Mike Suco (Provided)

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Selena Rodgers Dickerson, Domestic Violence Survivor: ‘I Choose Not to Look at Myself as a Victim’

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Salena Rodgers Dickerson, owner of SARCOR LLC, and engineering firm in Birmingham, will serve as a Domestic Violence Survivor Ambassador for the City of Birmingham’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 17. (Juwan T. Dickerson, Provided) 

By Chanda Temple | For The Birmingham Times

Selena Rodgers Dickerson’s college years should have been filled with happy days as she pursued her degree. Instead, a portion of her college career was marred by fear and pain as she experienced domestic violence.

Dickerson is the owner of SARCOR, LLC, and engineering firm in Birmingham, and her story of survival is tough in that a boyfriend she had while she was a co-op student in Huntsville, Alabama, choked and body slammed her onto a coffee table. He then hit her so hard in her left eye, that she suffered a swollen face and a partially detached retina.

Her ex-boyfriend may have left her beaten, bloodied and bruised, but she was determined not to be permanently broken.

After the brutal December 1999 attack, she returned to her studies at Tennessee State University. A program offered by the State of Alabama helped her source the assistance of a domestic violence counselor with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. At the time, she was 22 and her then-boyfriend was 25.

Prior to the attack, Dickerson put her then-boyfriend’s needs before her own. As a result, her schoolwork suffered. “I was made to believe that my relationship was more important than my education,’’ she said, adding that the two worked together at her co-op job in Huntsville, and he would berate her at her desk.

“I didn’t recognize the verbal abuse and the manipulation,” she said. “It took me going through counseling to know that. I thought (what he was doing) was love because it felt like someone cared about what I was doing and how I did it.’’

On Friday, May 17, Dickerson will serve as a Domestic Violence Survivor Ambassador for the City of Birmingham’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Linn Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mental health and domestic violence experts, healthcare agencies, free depression screenings and more will be on hand that day to remove barriers for the public in accessing needed resources.

In 2020, Dickerson publicly shared her story in a written opinion piece after her former boyfriend requested a court hearing to get his gun rights restored. He didn’t get it.

Now, several times a year, people contact Dickerson, asking for direction on what to do in cases of domestic violence. Sometimes, the callers are afraid or embarrassed. Other times the callers are unsure about where to turn. And then there are people who praise Dickerson for sharing her story because they experienced something similar.

She feels their pain and doesn’t want anyone to feel the anguish she felt in 1999 or even what she is still dealing with today. The attack also left her with a deviated septum; a left jawbone that sits a little higher than the right side; and a left eye that sometimes twitches, involuntarily.

“It’s something I have to live with, and I silently pray it stops,’’ Dickerson said of the eye twitch. But it hasn’t stopped the 47-year-old from running SARCOR, a 16-year-old civil and transportation engineering design company in the Magic City.  “I’m a survivor of domestic violence. I choose not to look at myself as a victim.”

Dickerson hopes the May 17 event in Linn Park will empower people to break free of their fear and look for and use available resources that can help them.

For more information about the event, email Crystal Mullen-Johnson of Nurture Alabama at cmullen@nurturebham.com.

‘I Was Smitten with His Proposal … And Of Course, Said ‘Yes’’

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BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times

DESLAND AND EVERETT ROBINSON Sr.

Live: McCalla

Married:  Oct. 4, 2008

Met: Summer 1985, in Desland’s family’s backyard. Their houses were divided by a fence “with one wooden slat missing and we could see each other through the slat,” recalled Everett. “But Desland didn’t like me, she said I was loud and cocky,” he laughed.

They became good friends throughout their childhood and Everett said they had a two-day relationship during their adolescence. Still, Desland doesn’t remember. “He never called my house to seal the deal because he was scared of my mom,” she said.

Soon after, Desland’s family moved, and they kept in touch through mutual friends. However, in the fall of 2006 they reconnected on Myspace [a social networking platform popular in the early 2000s’]. They were now 26-year-old college grads, Desland, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham [UAB], and Everett, from Vanderbilt University [Nashville, Tenn.]  when Everett came across Desland’s profile and sent her a message saying, ‘Love of my life, where have you been?’ And I said ‘ol’ Everett Robinson, how’s it been?’ and we chatted for a while and a few days later we exchanged numbers. I was semi-dating someone at the time, but Everett was persistent, he would call or text every day and on occasion, he would invite me out…”

“And it was always ‘I have plans’,” Everett said. But one evening after Desland’s plans fell through she agreed to meet with him and a few of their old friends at Buffalo Wild Wings in Hoover.

First date: November 2006, at Red Lobster in Vestavia. The pair doesn’t remember a lot about their first date, but Desland does remember Everett saying “I think you’re smitten with me” and I thought that was an interesting use of words to describe how I felt, and my response to him was ‘hmm, I could be,” said Desland.

“And that’s when ‘I said, ‘I got her’,” Everett laughed. “On the way home after the date, I was thinking ‘man, [I just went on a date with] Desland from the neighborhood’, because she was the ‘it girl’ growing up, and I was like I’m finally getting my chance at the dream girl,” he said.

The turn: For Everett, it was Christmas 2006. “I invited her to my family Christmas dinner, and we exchanged gifts… I had told my family that I reconnected with Desland and there was lots of anticipation,” Everett said.

“When I walked through that door all eyes were on me,” Desland laughed. “When they got a clear picture of me the open-armed warm greetings began, and I remember falling in love with his family all over again. And when I was leaving his mom gave me the biggest hug and said, ‘remember I love you’.”

“So, in my mind, she was my girl,” Everett said.

But Desland said she didn’t feel committed until spring 2007. “We had an ultimatum type of conversation. We were at that fork in the road where we discussed, ‘Are we gonna be committed or is this casual dating?’” Desland said. “I knew what I wanted and the type of relationship I was looking for, and we were both aligned on our paths and journeys and that’s what changed it for me and sealed the deal.”

The proposal:  Valentine’s Day 2008, at Red Lobster in Vestavia Hills.

Everett said he asked her parents for her hand in marriage a month before the proposal, and to execute his plan, he had Desland meet him at the restaurant so that he could get things in order.

“I had ordered some personalized blue and green M&M’s, which are our favorite colors, and the phrase, ‘will you’ was on some, and “marry me?” was on the others.  So when I arrived, I got the maitre’d to get me our server and I gave the M&M’s to him and let him know that was going to be our special desert, and the code word was ‘special desert.’ We had an awesome dinner and the server asked if we wanted dessert, to which Desland said ‘no’, and the look on my face was priceless,” Everett laughed.

“But the waiter rebounded and insisted that we try this special Valentine’s dessert. He brought them out on a serving platter with a lid and set it in front of Desland and removed it. As he was doing that, I got down on one knee and took the ring out of my pocket and Desland was trying to read the M&M’s and paying no attention to me,” he laughed. “And when she finally looked in my direction and saw me on one knee, I told her she was indeed the love of my life and I wanted to know if she’d spend the rest of my life with me. She said ‘yes’, and the [other guests at the restaurant] cheered.

“I was impressed with his level of creativity because I don’t typically care for traditions or surprises. He truly impressed me, and I was indeed smitten with his whole proposal gesture and of course, said ‘yes’”.

The wedding: At St. Paul Lutheran Church in Titusville, officiated by Pastor, Thomas R. Noon. Their colors were green and cream.

Most memorable for the bride was receiving a letter from her groom before the ceremony.

“We were in our separate spaces getting ready, and somebody brought a letter to the door and said, ‘can you deliver this to Desland?” Everett wrote me the most beautiful letter about how much I meant to him, how much our being married meant, how much spending the rest of our lives together meant, and just how blessed and thankful he was for me and it really drew tears. I still have that letter, I framed it,” Desland said.

Most memorable for the groom was the tight schedule their wedding day had due to his love for Vanderbilt football.

“We got married at 11 am sharp and the reason was that it was football season,” Everett laughed. “Being a Vanderbilt football alumnus and season ticket holder, I made a sacrifice to get married on a Vanderbilt game weekend (a game I would have normally been at), and that day they were playing Auburn at home in Nashville. So we were on a strict schedule, married at 11, and the reception from noon-4 pm. We rented a 1950’ish Bentley and rode around town for a bit and arrived at the hotel [Hotel Indigo, in Five Points South] at 5 p.m. We got food and were in front of the TV for kick-off at 6 p.m. I was the keeper of that schedule and it went off without a hitch,” he laughed. “But the most special moment was seeing the doors open and watching her enter the church. My brother told me I would need tissue, and I did,” said Everett.

They honeymooned in Montego Bay, Jamaica. “My best friend was getting married in Jamaica in November [2008], so we used his destination wedding as our honeymoon,” Everett said.

Words of wisdom: “When we got married, our videographer [interviewed people for words of advice] and our favorite quote was from my brother, Dannye and he said ‘Marriage is good, marriage is great, but marriage is work; never stop working’, and those are words that we have always remembered, and have vowed to live by. We are always working on our marriage,” Everett said.

“The word commitment has always resonated with us, and mastering the art of love in marriage takes a true commitment,” Desland said. “That’s really what our relationship and friendship is rooted and grounded in, it keeps us balanced.”

Happily ever after: The Robinsons attend Grace Life Baptist Church in McCalla, where they both serve in the youth ministry, and have two children, daughter Elise, 10, and Everett Jr. [EJ], 7.

Desland, 44, is a Hueytown native, and McAdory High School grad. She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham [UAB] where she earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a master’s degree in instructional design and development. Desland serves as a talent acquisitions manager for early career talent and diversity programs at SHIPT, in Birmingham.

Everett, 44, is a Hueytown native, and a Shades Valley High School grad. He attended Vanderbilt University [Nashville, Tenn.] where he played football and earned a bachelor’s degree in human and organizational development and health and human services. He also attended ITT Technical Institute [Bessemer campus], where he obtained a master’s degree in business administration, and works at the McWane Science Center in downtown Birmingham where he serves as the member engagement director.

“You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Barnett Wright bwright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.

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Birmingham to host Mental Health Awareness Day on May 17

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The City of Birmingham will join community partners to present Mental Health Awareness Day from Friday at Linn Park. Attendees will be able to engage with experts and discuss mental health. (Adobe Stock)

By Chanda Temple | For The Birmingham Times

On Friday, May 17, the City of Birmingham and community partners will be in Linn Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer free resources and have conversations on mental health, which is a topic many people are often reluctant to address.

Crystal Mullen-Johnson

Crystal Mullen-Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker/founder of Strive Counseling Services and founder of Nurture Alabama, wants to dismantle the stigma around mental health, which is why she is partnering with the City of Birmingham and Birmingham Park and Recreation to help present the Third Annual Mental Health Awareness Day.

“Mental Health Awareness Month is recognized nationally in May, which is a valuable opportunity to unite with others who share a common goal: to engage in open discussions about mental health and to provide support to those in need,’’ Mullen-Johnson said.

Said Mayor Randall L. Woodfin: “Mental health and wellness are too often ignored in our community. Mental Health Awareness Day is our chance to change that; it’s our opportunity to emphasize the importance of mental health.’’

Not only will attendees be able to connect with mental health experts on a variety of topics, visit food trucks, take part in depression screenings, participate in yoga and exercise sessions, register for giveaways and hear from speakers, but they will also learn more about combating domestic violence.

One in three women and one in four men have reported having experienced severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And due to the recent number of area homicides involving domestic violence, Mullen-Johnson wanted to highlight that recognizing early signs of domestic violence is crucial to ending the cycle.

Birmingham businesswoman Selena Rodgers Dickerson, who has been selected as a Domestic Violence Survivor Ambassador for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Day, will be in the park to lend a listening ear to attendees and encourage them to check out resources. Hearing how several women have died recently at the hands of their abusers, left her wanting to encourage women to seek help if they are hurting, Dickerson said.

She and Mullen-Johnson hope the event in Linn Park will empower people to break free of their fear and look for and use available resources that can help them. The YWCA Central Alabama Domestic Violence Services will have a table at the event.

Mullen-Johnson added that through this free event, Nurture of Alabama’s mission is to expand access and shift the conversation about mental health so that all Alabamians, especially those from historically marginalized communities, can thrive.

Speakers on the stage will include:

  • Alexandria Means, a domestic violence expert, 10:10 a.m.
  • Beverly Johnson from the Alabama Department of Mental Health, 10:25 a.m.
  • Hernando Carter, a general practitioner, 12 p.m.

Some of the interactive sessions will include:

  • Activities for adults from the City’s Park and Recreation Department, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Depression screenings with Cherie May Edwards, a licensed professional counselor,  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Mental health consultations with Lauren Packer, an associate licensed counselor, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Chair massages from Adrian Ward, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Line dancing with fitness instructor Tracy Williams, 11 a.m.
  • Yoga therapist Jamella Strode leads session on how breathing techniques can help improve responses to trauma triggers, 12:30 p.m.
  • A low impact sculpt class with fitness instructor April Mack, 1 p.m.

For more information, visit www.nurturebham.com.  To contact Crystal Mullen-Johnson send emails to cmullen@nurturebham.com.

Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR) to Hold Conference in Birmingham

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Bob Dickerson, right, executive director of Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR), hosts a panel discussion during a previous conference of business and community leaders. (Provided)

The Birmingham Times

The Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR) Conference will take place at the Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB on May 16. The 14th annual event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Themed “Banking on Change: Uncovering Opportunities in the South,” the BAR Conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among community leaders and bankers to address critical issues and develop strategies for improving underserved communities and serving low to moderate-income families.

The conference agenda will include speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to help inspire and empower attendees.

“The BAR Conference is a platform where leaders from various sectors come together to exchange ideas, share insights, and explore innovative solutions for community reinvestment,” said Bob Dickerson, executive director of Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR). “We believe that by uniting community leaders and bankers, we can create a more equitable and prosperous future for all Alabamians.”

Speakers at the 2024 BAR Conference will include leaders and experts from the banking industry, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community advocacy groups.

Featured guest speakers include Dickerson, who is also board chair of the National Community Reinvestment Community (NCRC); David Jackson, assistant vice president, of community and economic development for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Taurie Grant, community affairs specialist for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Attendees can expect discussions on topics such as economic development, affordable housing, and financial literacy.

Registration for the BAR Conference is now open. Interested individuals can register online at www.buildingalabama.biz.To learn more about Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR), visit www.buildingalabama.biz.

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Employment

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 Sales Coordinator

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Sales Coordinator, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

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Assistant Theatrical Stage Production Manager

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Assistant Theatrical Stage Production Manager, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

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Scrum Master

Regions Bank seeks a Scrum Master in Birmingham, AL to serve as facilitator & Agile coach for up to 2 dev teams. Min req of Bach deg or frgn deg equiv in CS, Eng, CIS, IT or clsly rltd fld + 5 yrs exp in bus/dev sup role; user story creation, writing & estimation role; or rltd occup. Telecommuting is an option. To apply, email resume w/ job title in subject to HRContact@regions.com.

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STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Live Oak Engineering, Inc., seeks a structural engineer to coordinate, design, review, and submit proposals for projects. Work will take place in Birmingham, AL. Requirements: BS or MS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; PE registration preferred, EIT acceptable; familiarity with design software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.). Responsibilities: Provide structural design services in timely manner, perform quality assurance, implement surveys and analyses, coordinate work with other disciplines. Pay Range: $75k/yr – $105k/yr. Email resumes to janet@liveoakengineering.com.

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LEGAL

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Public Notice: Interested Person            

I am the rightful owner (Alberta Grant Nixon) of the property located at 1635 Tin Mill Road, Dolomite, Al  35061, as evidenced by the Title/Deed.  Any interested person of the deceased (Clem Nixon) is hereby notified that the above mentioned property is up for sale.

You must provide proof of entitlement to the contact person within 30 days of this appropriate Public Notice.  Contact person: Alberta Grant Nixon, 1014 Forest Circle, Bessemer, Ala 35023

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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, Darren Kruty 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 10, 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 Darren Kruty at dkruty@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 North Pavilion

Omnicell Carousel Renovation

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Project No.:  H235021

 

A.        SCOPE OF WORK:

The project consists of the installation of three new Omnicell carousels in the North Pavilion pharmacy, along with office renovations to support the new workflow.  The scope of work includes architectural, electrical, and mechanical new work and associated demolition to facilitate the installation of the new equipment.  The construction budget is anticipated to be between $300,000 and $500,000.

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 10, 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 dkruty@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 May 17, 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 May 17, 2024:

Architect:

                        Ghafari Associates

                        2170 Highland Ave S

                        Suite 220

                        Birmingham, AL 35205

                        Phone:  205-203-4611

                        Contact: Scott Heywood

                        Email: sheywood@ghafari.com

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 13, 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 Darren Kruty, 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 13, 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 May 29, 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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LEGAL NOTICE

 

 

 

 

that

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given

Eagle Pro LLC                                                                ,

(Contractor Company Name)

Contractor, has completed the Contract for

(Construction)

(Renovation)

(Alteration)

(Equipment)        (Improvement) of                               (Name of Project):

JEFCO HVAC Addition to Lipscomb Elementary Gymnasium

5605 10TH STREET SOUTH

at BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35020

(Insert location data in County or City)

for the State of Alabama and the (County) (City) of

Jefferson County                                                                          ,

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 205-403-6201

1950 Stonegate Dr #200, Birmingham, AL 35242

(Architect / Engineer)

Eagle Pro LLC

(Contractor)

3695 2nd Street

Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 256-767-5154

(Business Address)

NOTE: This notice must be run once a week for four successive weeks  for  projects exceeding $50,000.00. For projects of $50,000.00 or less, run one time only.                                                                                                             A copy of the publisher’s affidavit of publication (including a copy of the advertisement) shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Design Professional for inclusion with DCM Form B-13: Final Payment Checklist for state agencies, PSCA-funded and other bond-funded projects.

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INVITATION TO BID

BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Taxiway P and N Improvements

 

The Birmingham Airport Authority (BAA) in Birmingham, AL, is accepting sealed bids for the above referenced item. Sealed bids should be plainly marked and will be received at:

Birmingham Airport Authority

Mr. Ed Seoane – Vice President of Purchasing 5900 Messer Airport Highway

Birmingham, AL 35212

Until 2:00 PM CDT, Friday, May 10th, 2024, at which time bids will be opened at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and read aloud. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The BAA highly recommends hand or courier delivery of bids to the BAA front office located at the southern end of the terminal building on the lower level. Please visit https://www.flybirmingham.com/procurement/ to obtain a copy of the Advertisement For Bids Notice, which contains additional critical information.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

IFB No. B24011

Professional Moving Services

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON

Kozette Todd, Procurement Analyst Telephone: (205)521-0762

E-mail: ktodd@habd.net

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

Monday, May 6, 2024, 3:00 PM CT

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

Monday, May 13, 2024, 3:00 PM CT

BID SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE

Wednesday, May 22, 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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CASE NO. CV-2024-900918

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:     FRANKLIN MIXON; ESTATE OF ELLIOTT MAY; ESTATE OF MARGUERITE V. MAY; ALEXANDER HARRIS; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, 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,

TAKE NOTICE that on February 29, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 16, Block 2B, according to the map of Sessions Land Co’s Subdivision of Blocks 1 & 2 of Walker Land Co’s Map of Lands near Elyton, as recorded in Map Book 6, Page 33 in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Inst. No. 2017095453 as follows: LOT 16 BLK 2-B SESSIONS LAND CO SUB BLKS 1 & 2 WALKER LD CO

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-03-4-004-003.000

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 final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for July 1, 2024, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. 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 §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) 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 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

            The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St, Birmingham, AL 35203.  The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

            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 case 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.

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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 #9106001), until 2:00 P.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 and then publicly opened and read via virtual video conference using Microsoft Teams for the SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM – ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – CONTRACT NO. 2024 AMP05 – SERVICE LATERAL INSPECTIONS). Microsoft Teams can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com).

The scope of work includes television inspection of approximately 4,410 four-inch diameter service laterals via launching from the mainline sewer, approximately 225,500 linear feet of 8-inch thru 15-inch diameter sanitary sewer mainline television inspection, approximately 25 internal protruding tap removals, locating approximately 15 buried manholes, and associated cleaning of service lateral pipe and mainline sewer pipe.

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: Cynthia Pearson at (205) 325-8725

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 $42.00 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 three hundred sixty-five (365) 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, MAY 29, 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 Tad Powell, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com). If you are unable to join the call due to technical difficulties, call Tad Powell (Hazen and Sawyer) at 205-957-4151 or Cynthia Pearson (Jefferson County) at (205) 325-8725 for assistance.

Questions concerning meaning or intent of Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com  no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on MAY 31, 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.

ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY HAVING AN APPROVED PRE-QUALIFICATION LETTER FOR TELEVISION INSPECTION (TVI) WORK ON FILE WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATED AFTER JANUARY 14, 2010 IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS PROJECT.  To pre-qualify with the department each prospective bidder must furnish written evidence of competency and evidence of financial responsibility to the county.

ACCORDINGLY, THE COUNTY WILL NOT ACCEPT PRE-QUALIFICATION APPLICATIONS AFTER  MAY 24, 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 BID TELEVISION INSPECTION PROJECTS, OR FOR OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION.

BY:                                                                             

David Denard

Director of Environmental Services

Jefferson County, Alabama

BT5/2/2024

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS

 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) No. P24012

Real Estate Brokerage Services

 

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON

Darryl Grayson, Procurement Analyst

Telephone: (205)521-0611

E-mail: dgrayson@habd.net

TDD/TTY: 800-548-2546

HOW TO OBTAIN THE RFP DOCUMENTS ON THE EPROCUREMENT 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-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

 Monday  May 6, 2024 11:00 PM CST

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

 Monday May 13, 2024 3:00 PM CST

BID SUBMITTAL RETURN DEADLINE

Thursday May 23, 2024 3:00 PM CST

1826 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233

 

[Section 3, Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]

 

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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 ________ day of _________, 2024, which is 30 days from the last date of publication or default judgment may be entered against you for not answering.

Done this ________ day of ________, 2024.

Clerk of the Jefferson County Circuit Court

BT5/9/2024

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Room For Rent

Clean-Quiet-TV

Cat live on Property

Call 205-540-7795

BT5/9/2024

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE

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

BT5/9/2024

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that Hodge Mechanical Services, LLC has completed the Public Works Contract for Jefferson State Community College at the Chilton Campus in Clanton, AL for the repair of the Evapco cooling tower 1in the rear parking lot on the Clanton Campus on blanket purchase order #P0005502 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

BT5/9/2024

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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 #9050532), until 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, June 20, 2024, and then publicly opened and read via virtual video conference using Microsoft Teams for the SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM – ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – CONTRACT NO. 2020 AMP08 RB – CSX RAILROAD AVE SSO ABATEMENT. Microsoft Teams can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com).

The scope of work installation of approximately:

78 LF of 10-inch DIP and 134 LF of 10-in DIP including bore and have with 60-inch steel casing under CSX RR, 172 LF of 8-inch DIP including 5 precast concrete manholes, one FRP manhole (furnished by Owner), reconnection to existing sewer as required, bypass pumping set-ups, installation of riprap and site restoration.

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: John Willett at (205)325-3060

Complete sets of electronic Bidding Documents (Specifications and Drawings) are available at www.jeffcoes.org (navigate to “Bids/Contracts” 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 $42.00 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 one hundred twenty (120) 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, May 29, 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 Tad Powell, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com). If you are unable to join the call due to technical difficulties, call Tad Powell (Hazen and Sawyer) at (205)957-4151 or John Willett (Jefferson County) at (205)325-3060 for assistance.

Questions concerning meaning or intent of Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on Friday, May 31, 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 A CLASS “A” (8” through 12” Diameter) SEWER LINE PROJECT. ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO BID CLASS “A” SEWER LINE PROJECTS IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. To pre-qualify with the department and to construct class “A” SEWER LINE 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 Friday, May 24, 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 “A” SEWER LINE PROJECTS, OR FOR OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION.

ADDITIONALLY, all prospective bidders must complete and submit a “Statement of Bidder’s or Sub-Contractors Tunneling/Boring Qualifications” to Environmental Services Department, Attention: John Willett, 716 Richard Arrington Jr., Blvd., North, Suite A-300, Birmingham, Alabama  35203.  The deadline for the submission of a “Statement of Bidder’s or Sub-Contractors Tunneling/Boring Qualifications” is June 7, 2024.

Submission of the “Statement of Bidder’s or Sub-Contractors Tunneling/Boring Qualifications” IS REQUIRED of all prospective bidders regardless of previous work experience with Jefferson County.

The “Statement of Bidder’s or Sub-Contractors Tunneling/Boring Qualifications” shall fully address, in the same sequence, each of the following items:

1.  Location, telephone number, and fax number of the prospective Tunneling/Boring Contractor or Sub-Contractor’s headquarters and other offices in Alabama.

2.  List jurisdictions and trade categories in which the prospective bidding or sub-contracting  firm is legally qualified to do business.  List all applicable license numbers. The prospective Tunneling/Boring Contractor shall be properly licensed in the State of Alabama with the Alabama General Contractors License Board.

3.  A list of Tunnelling/Boring projects completed by the Contractor or Sub-Contractor in the last five (5) years. Include the name of the project, project description, name and telephone number of the owner and the engineer, contract amount, start and completion dates, and percentage of work performed by the bidder’s own forces.

4.  A list and description of all judgements, claims, and suits pending or outstanding against the prospective bidder that are associated with the projects listed in item 3.

5.  A list of all lawsuits associated with the projects listed in item 3 filed by the prospective bidder.

6.  A list of names and experience records of key project management and field supervision personnel planned for this project.

7.  List any restrictions placed on the prospective Tunnelling/Boring firm by local, state or federal government barring the firm from doing work for those bodies.

8.   Attach any other pertinent documentation to substantiate Tunnelling/Boring firm’s competence and financial responsibility.

The owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the prospective Tunnelling/Boring firms to perform the work, and the prospective Tunnelling/Boring firm shall furnish to the owner all such information for this purpose as the owner may request. The owner reserves the right to reject any “Statement of Bidder’s or Sub-Contractors Tunneling/Boring Qualifications” if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such prospective bidder fails to satisfy the owner that such prospective bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the agreement and to complete the work under this contract. Such evidence should include, but not be limited to, successful completion of two (2) projects of similar size and scope in the last five years.  The “Statement of Bidder’s or Sub-Contractors Tunneling/Boring Qualifications” will be rejected if this requirement is not met.

BY:                                                                             

David Denard

Director of Environmental Services

Jefferson County, Alabama

BT5/9/2024

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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 #9105995), until 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, JUNE 12, 2024 and then publicly opened and read via virtual video conference using Microsoft Teams for the SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM – ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – CONTRACT NO. 2023 AMP06 – LARGE DIAMETER VILLAGE ROEBUCK SEWER AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION Microsoft Teams can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com).

The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of approximately 5,763 linear feet of 27-inch through 30-inch diameter sanitary sewer pipe with cured-in-place liner, 149 vertical feet of manhole rehabilitation, grouting for leak stoppage in approximately 94 manholes, bypass pumping, asphalt paving and restoration work.

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: Colyn Bradley at (205) 325-5123

Complete sets of electronic Bidding Documents (Specifications and Drawings) are available at https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=2226&pg=Environmental+Services (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 $42.00 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 three hundred sixty-five (365) 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, MAY 29, 2024 at 2:30 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 Tad Powell, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com). If you are unable to join the call due to technical difficulties, call Tad Powell (Hazen and Sawyer) at 205-957-4151 or Colyn Bradley (Jefferson County) at (205) 325-5123 for assistance.

Questions concerning meaning or intent of Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on MAY 31, 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.

ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO BID CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS PROJECT.  To pre-qualify with the department 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 MAY 24, 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 CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS OR FOR OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION.

BY:                                                                             

David Denard

Director of Environmental Services

Jefferson County, Alabama

BT5/9/2024

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Abandoned Vehicle

The vehicle in the attached list have been declared abandoned and will be sold at public auction on

March 04, 2024. 2021 RAM PROMASTER VIN 3CGLRVCG4ME579071 AT 1074 LOMB AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 AT 9:00am.

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Abandoned Vehicle

The vehicle in the attached list have been declared abandoned and will be sold at public auction on

JUNE 5, 2024. 2020 RAM POWER WAGON VIN 3C6TR5EJXLG126343 AT 1047 LOMB AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 AT 9:00am.

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The Birmingham Airport Authority is requesting quotations from qualified Vendors to complete an airfield marking application project at the Birmingham-Shuttleworth International Airport (the “Airport”). Copies of the RFQ can be obtained by visiting the Airports Website at http://www.flybhm.com or via email request sent to eseoane@flybhm.com. Deadline for proposals is May 30, 2024, no later than 2:00 pm Central time.

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ADVERTISEMENT 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

BT5/9/2024

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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)

BT5/9/2024

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With $1 Billion in Investments, Downtown Birmingham’s Uptown District in National Spotlight

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According to forbes.com, the Uptown Birmingham District, with its Protective Stadium, renovated Legacy Arena and dining and shopping options, is a Neighborhood to Watch. (File)

The Birmingham Times

Birmingham’s Uptown Entertainment District, with its Protective Stadium, renovated Legacy Arena and dining and shopping options, is a Neighborhood to Watch, according to forbes.com, a national business media and publishing company.

“Offering an eclectic mix of urban sophistication and leisurely activities, the Uptown Birmingham District is a bustling area known for its entertainment, dining and shopping options, featuring diverse restaurants and boutiques,” writes forbes.com

Uptown is a district that anchors the northern end of downtown. Adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in downtown Birmingham, Uptown boasts modern architecture, green spaces and attractions like The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Topgolf, Protective Stadium and City Walk, Forbes writes.

“These assets are critical to Birmingham’s tourism industry and its ability to attract major concerts and events for our city,” says David Fleming, CEO at REV Birmingham, an economic development nonprofit that is working to make the city of Birmingham a more vibrant place.

In 2015, the Birmingham City Council voted to allow the Uptown district, including the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, to become the city’s first “entertainment district” with visitors allowed to carry drinks outside. These venue investments have helped stimulate new interest in the Birmingham market and aided in bringing high value events to the region including the return of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2023 and hosting the NCAA Women’s Basketball Regionals in 2025.

The 2022 World Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies were also held at Protective Stadium.

According to the Birmingham Business Alliance, Uptown has been experiencing significant growth. The Alliance was created to enhance job creation, community development, talent recruitment and tourism in the seven central Alabama counties of the Birmingham metro, also known as the Greater Birmingham Region.

The Uptown district has experienced over $1 billion in recent investments all of which “makes Uptown an important part of Birmingham‘s economic vitality and attractiveness,” said Fleming. “However, the investment that has transformed Uptown in the public’s view is the addition of City Walk.”

Several restaurants including Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Mugshots Bar & Grill, The Southern Kitchen Bar, Santos Coffee, Uptown Cantina, K& J Elegant Pastries, Uptown Jazz and most recently Dillard’s Chophouse are all part of the area.

And more are coming to the nearby area. The city has approved the construction of a $50 million amphitheater and the old Carraway Hospital is going to be replaced by the Star Uptown development.

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