Site work, paving and new construction of an educational facility in Athens, Alabama. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO PRE-QUALIFY Pre-qualification packets (2 copies) from Prime General Contractors and Major Subcontractors will be received on behalf of Athens City Board of Education (Awarding Authority) GENERAL CONTRACTORS are required to prequalify prior to requesting Bid Documents. Minimum General Contractor's qualifications to be certified by prospective bidders include: 1) statutory license requirements, 2) bonding capacity of at least $15,500,000, and 3) successful history as General Contractor on Education Projects of this scope and complexity. The Owner will accept bids only from approved General Contractors utilizing approved Pre-Qualified Major Subcontractors. SUBCONTRACTORS for the following trades are required to prequalify: MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, ROOFING, and MASONRY. Minimum Subcontractor qualifications include: 1) statutory license requirements, 2) capable of providing 100% bonding, and 3) successful history on similar educational projects. The Owner and its representatives shall be the sole judge of the Contractor meeting the requirements set forth. The Owner's decision in determining qualified General Contractors and Major Subcontractors will be final. The Owner reserves the right to act in his best interests in this determination process to waive all technicalities and informalities and to select the best qualified responsible General Contractors who submit pre-qualification packets for review. Release of contract documents to the bidder does not imply acceptance of the bidder's qualifications by the Owner or Architect. General Contractors who obtain drawings and wish to withdraw from the Bidders List must do so in writing to the office of the Architect prior to bid date, otherwise deposit will be forfeited. Deposit will be refunded in full on sets issued to each General Contractor Bidder submitting a bonafide bid, upon the return of documents in good, reusable condition within ten (10) days after receipt of proposals. Bids received from General Contractors who are not on the Official Bidders List may not be accepted or opened. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. The Bidder must display current General Contractor's License Number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered, or it will not be considered by the Architect or Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner's judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. Solicitation Number - 19113