This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Mobile, Alabama. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

This Requisition solicits proposals for construction services to remove and replace a section of damaged fender system as specified in the attached drawings and scope of work. All work shall be in accordance with the requirements stated herein, Scope of Work Specifications, Reference documents and drawings, Insurance Requirements and applicable State of Alabama and Federal Laws. The project site is located at Berth 2 on the Alabama State Port Authority Main Docks facility in Mobile, AL. The work consists principally of providing bonds, labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and supervision necessary for the removal of a section of damaged fender system, purchase and installation of new fender system and disposal of all removed materials associated with the work. The project includes, but is not limited to, the purchase and installation of rubber cell fender units, timber and steel fender components, chain assemblies, bolts and all associated hardware. All materials, labor, tools, rigging and equipment necessary to perform the work shall be included by the Contractor in the proposal. It is the Contractor's responsibility to field verify all dimensions and site conditions essential for the successful completion of the work. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for any work or expense resulting from the neglect of verifying all existing site conditions. All Contractors submitting bids are to carefully examine the site of the proposed work and thoroughly review the contract requirements prior to submission of a bid proposal. Each Bidder shall satisfy oneself as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed, and as to the requirements of the proposed contract. The submission of a proposal shall be proof that the bidding Contractor has made such examination and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered in performing the work and as to the requirements of the proposed Contract. All bidding Contractors must hold a current license from the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, Montgomery, AL with the classification of (H/RR) In order to keep group activities to a minimum, a site visit will not be conducted at the pre-bid meeting; however, prospective bidders may make an appointment with the project manager to visit the site of the work individually. Electing to not visit the site before bidding will not relieve the prospective bidders from the previously stated requirements to "satisfy oneself as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed, and as to the requirements of the proposed contract". The work performed under this contract shall not commence until the Contractor has submitted a Performance Bond, Labor & Material Bond, and Certificate of Insurance in an acceptable form. Performance Bond and Labor & Material Bonds shall be in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price; Certificate of Insurance shall be as per the attached requirements and countersigned by a licensed resident agent in the State of Alabama. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State laws, local ordinances and regulations, and all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority, which in any manner affect those engaged or employed on the work, or which in any way affect the conduct of the work. The Contractor will be required to complete the work under the Contract within 150 calendar days after receipt of a "Notice to Proceed". Work will start and the Contractor will be required to furnish proof of purchase of materials within 10 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. The work will have to be scheduled and performed in a manner that will not interfere with the operations of the facility ongoing in the immediate and adjacent areas. ASPA intent is that work hours will be during normal day light hours. ASPA cargo handling operations take priority over construction activities, therefore the Contractor will be required to relocate his operations as necessary to facilitate marine vessel berthing. ASPA Operations will make every effort to inform the Contractor of the vessel berthing schedule as far in advance as possible. The work area is directly adjacent to active wharfs with marine and land activity in the general vicinity of the work area, thus the Contractor must coordinate closely with ASPA Engineering and Operations personnel to schedule work activities to ensure that they do not interfere with normal operations. The Contractor shall plan work activities in such a way as to keep the maximum amount of wharf area orderly and accessible during all phases of the project. The Contractor must provide a high visibility temporary barrier to delineate the limits of construction activities on the pier at all times. The Contractor must capture and dispose of all waste materials generated by the construction activities. No debris will be allowed to fall into the water below. The Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all waste materials associated with the work. The Contractor shall place a competent superintendent on the Project who shall have experience in the work being performed under the Contract. The assigned superintendent shall have the responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the work and shall remain on the Project site while the work under the Contract is being performed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to become familiar with all conditions affecting the nature and manner of the work. The Contractor will agree to comply with the safety rules, standards and regulations of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) applicable to each of its operations, and to those established and recommended safety standards inherent in the industry; and to comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations applicable to waterfront facilities and the policies of the Alabama State Port Authority while occupying any property of the Alabama State Port Authority. The Alabama State Docks is a full time operating facility; operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends and holidays. The successful Contractor will be required to familiarize itself with and conform to all Port safety requirements and procedures. Time is an essential element in the contract. As the prosecution of the work will inconvenience the tenant and interfere with business, it is important that the work be pressed vigorously to completion. Also, the cost to the Alabama State Port Authority of the administration of the contract, supervision, inspection and engineering will be increased as the time occupied in the work is lengthened. Therefore, exclusive of Sundays and national holidays, for each day that the work remains incomplete after the time specified, an amount of $200.00 shall be paid by the contractor to the Alabama State Port Authority as liquidated damages for the loss sustained by the State because of failure of the contractor to complete the work within the specified time. Bid proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with the words "Bid Document Enclosed" clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Sealed bids shall have the bidder's name, contractor's license number, project name, and time and date of bid opening shown on the outside of the envelope. A Bid Bond or Certified Check made payable to the Alabama State Port Authority and equal to five percent (5%) of the amount bid, not to exceed $10,000, must accompany the Bid Proposal