Site work and new construction of a municipal facility in Auburn, Alabama. Working plans call for the construction of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

**As of June 3, 2022, All bids rejected. Per addendum 1 bid date changed to 4/5/22 at 2:30pm Work includes, but is not limited to the construction of the New Environmental Services, Fleet Services, and Public Works Facility including pole barns and wash building. Guarantee will be required with each bid as follows: At least five percent (not to exceed $10,000) of the amount bid in the form of a certified or cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Auburn, Alabama. Your attention in particular is invited to the section entitled "Instructions to Bidders", which is to be followed in all respects. The City reserves the right to select the lowest responsible bidder as the best interest of the City may require, to award the purchase contract from any of the bids, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities in bids received. Bids will be good for thirty (30) days after being opened by the City of Auburn, Alabama. All bidders are required to be compliant with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, Act No. 2011-535 (Code of Alabama (1975) 31-13-9) as amended May 16, 2012 regarding employment practices. Documentation of enrollment in E-Verify should be included with the bid and will be required as a condition for the award of any contract. All bidders are advised that the award of the contract is conditioned on the bidder not knowingly employing, hiring for employment or continuing to employ an unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama. The awarded contract will contain a provision whereby the bidder pledges not to violate federal immigration law. Legislative Act 2016-312 (the Act ) prohibits the City from entering into contracts with any business entity that is actively engaged in or plans to engage in the boycott of a person or an entity based in or doing business with a jurisdiction with which the State can enjoy open trade; unless such business entity provides the goods or services for at least 20 percent (20%) less than the lowest business entity in compliance with the Act. All bidders understand and agree that in the awarded contract, the lowest responsive bidder must either certify that it is in compliance with the Act and agree that it will not violate the act during the term of the contract; or agree to offer the goods or services for at least 20 percent (20%) less than the lowest business entity certifying compliance with the Act. Documentation of the issuance of a State contractor s license as required under Title 34, Chapter 8 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, shall be included with the bid proposal and shall be required as a requirement of the award of the contract. State license number and expiration date should be clearly and plainly marked on the outside of the bid proposal envelope. The successful bidder is responsible for acquiring the appropriate business licenses and permits to conduct work with the City of Auburn. In addition to the business license and permit requirements, the bidder is required to remit all applicable sales and use tax, occupational license fees, and contractors/subcontractors license fee in accordance with City ordinances and codes. For tax and licensing questions, contact the Revenue Office at 334.501.7239. In accordance with Section 39-3-5 of Sate Code, any non-Alabama bidders must submit a written opinion from an attorney stating the amount and criteria, if any, of local preference granted by law to nonresident businesses in his state of residence. Award of the contract, if to be awarded, will be made within thirty (30) calendar days after opening of bidsto the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal complies with the requirements of the invitation to bid. Should no award be made within the thirty (30) days, all proposals will be rejected unless the successful bidder agrees in writing to a stipulated extension in the time limit for award. The successful bidder will be notified by letter, mailed to the address shown on his proposal, that his bid has been accepted and that he has been awarded the contract. The City of Auburn believes fully in equal opportunity in the provision of supplies, equipment, construction and services. Positive steps should be taken to assure that small business, minority businesses and women-owned businesses are given many opportunities to provide the abovementioned services when economically feasible. In the case of construction projects, the City of Auburn shall rely on individuals or firms seeking to do business with the City of Auburn to ensure that such above-mentioned businesses are given ample opportunity to participate on a subcontractual basis. The Contractor agrees in all events to use in the project materials, supplies and products manufactured, mined, processed or otherwise produced in the United States or its territories if the same are available at reasonable prices. If the Contractor determines that said items are not available at a reasonable price, it must first contact the City of Auburn and obtain approval for the use of other materials, supplies and products. In the event a Contractor violates the provisions of this section, the City may at its election, assess against the contractor liquidated damages in the amount of not less than six hundred dollars ($600.00) nor more than 20% of the gross amount of the contract, as deemed appropriate by the City. Please note that the City of Auburn has a mandatory Partial Payment Request form that must be completed and submitted by the contractor before payment is considered. A copy of the required form is included in the Information to Bidders . Payments are mailed on each Friday of the month. Pay requests must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate City representative (architect, if applicable, inspector, project manager and department head) and received by Accounts Payable at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled mailing date. The City of Auburn will process only one invoice per month for partial payment to the contractor. If you have any questions concerning billing, contact our accounts payable office at 334.501.7237 or 334.501.7238. The Contractor will be required to provide certificates of insurance showing that it carries, or has in force, automobile liability insurance, general liability insurance, umbrella liability insurance, pollution liability insurance, workers compensation insurance and builder s risk insurance. Limits of liability for automobile liability insurance shall be, at a minimum, $1,000,000 combined single limit. Limits of liability for general liability insurance shall be, at a minimum, $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury, $2,000,000 general aggregate and $2,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate. General liability insurance will include coverage for crane operations, contractually assumed liability and explosion, collapse and underground hazards. Umbrella coverage will be on a follow form basis with limits of $5,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 aggregate. Limits of liability for pollution liability insurance shall be, at a minimum, $1,000,000 per occurrence/claim and $2,000,000 aggregate. If any liability coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the Contractor will maintain coverage in force for a period of two (2) years following termination of the contract at the limits specified in this paragraph. Workers compensation insurance shall provide statutory workers compensation coverage with employers liability limits of $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease each employee and $1,000,000 disease policy limit. Builder s risk insurance coverage will be written on a Causes of Loss Special Form or its equivalent in an amount equal to the bid amount. Builder s risk insurance coverage will allow for partial occupancy, start-up and testing. The Contractor is responsible for the payment of any deductibles or self-insured retentions. The Contractor s insurance is primary. If the Contractor carries higher coverage limits; the higher limits will apply. The certificate of insurance will provide the City with thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation of any of the coverages listed on the certificate of insurance. The certificate of insurance will evidence waivers of subrogation in favor of the City for the coverages listed on the certificate of insurance. The City and HPM will be named as additional insureds under the Contractor s automobile liability insurance, general liability insurance, pollution liability insurance and umbrella liability insurance coverages. The City will be a named insured under the builder s risk insurance coverage. The Contractor shall require certificates of insurance from subcontractors. Subcontractors will carry limits of insurance equal to or greater than the Contractor. These certificates shall evidence waivers of subrogation in favor of the Contractor and the City and shall be made available upon request. The Contractor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its officials, representatives, agents, servants and employees from and against any and all claims, actions, lawsuits, damages, judgments, liability and expense, including attorneys fees and litigation expenses arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the Contractor, its employees, or its sub-contractors in connection with the work to be performed under this contract. This obligation survives the payment of any losses by the Contractor s insurance carrier. Legal action arising from the performance of this contract will be filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama located in Opelika, Alabama or the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Alabama Eastern Division located in Opelika, Alabama The contract may not be assigned by the contractor without written permission of the City of Auburn. Questions concerning insurance coverage may be directed to the Risk Manager, D'Arcy Wernette at 334.501.7243. For Specific Information Concerning This Project, Please Contact Alvena Williams at 334.501.7390.