Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Graysville, Alabama. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

Bids are invited upon the following work, but not limited to, as follows: Improvements to existing park in Graysville, Alabama. Work includes, but is not limited to, renovation of existing basketball court, renovations to existing bathroom, and a new walking track. If for any reason such bid does not reach Room A-420 of the Jefferson County Courthouse prior to the opening, it may be rejected. No bids shall be accepted after the time stated for receipt of bids. This requirement shall not be waived. All bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished, or copy thereof, and must be in a sealed envelope. The Outside of the Envelope Should Contain the Following: (1) "Sealed Bid"; (2) "Do Not Open"; (3) Project Name and Number; (4) Project Officer: "Alfonso Holt"; (5) Contractor's Name and Address (6) Alabama License Number (7) Duns #. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Jefferson County, Alabama negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and an acceptable surety, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total of the bid amount, for the Graysville Southeast Park Improvements (CD19-03F-M03-GSEPI). The bid security is to become the property of the owner in the event that: (1) the bidder fails to meet any of the qualifications required in the bid specifications stated herein; (2) the bidder misrepresents or falsifies any information required to be provided by the owner; (3) for any reason that the bidder fails to qualify, causing his bid to be withdrawn or rejected and such withdrawal or rejection results in delay or substantial additional expense to the owner; (4) the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense of the owner caused thereby. All bidders be advised that this contract is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development act of 1968, as amended, (12 USC l701U) which if it is in excess of $100,000, requires that to the "greatest extent feasible", opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are: (1) 51 percent or more owned by section 3 residents; or (2) Whose permanent, full-time employees include persons, at least 30 percent of whom are currently section 3 residents, or within three years of the date of first employment with the business concern were section 3 residents; or (3) That provides evidence of commitment to subcontract in excess of 25 percent of the dollar award of all subcontracts to be awarded to business concerns that meet the qualifications set forth in paragraphs (1) or (2) in this definition of "section 3 business concern." The Jefferson County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution of the contract documents. Bid packages may also be obtained in pdf format via e-mail for no charge. Request for pdf documents shall be sent to rthompson@thompsonarchitecture.com.