Renovation of a municipal facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 3,000-square-foot municipal facility.

**As of May 12,2023, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** Alterations to the 5th floor of an existing 3,000 square feet Office Suite Iocated in the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex at 730 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Work includes renovations to Lobby, Conference Room, Break Room, Toilet Room, and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents. 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 the bidder's current Alabama contractor's license is to be included in the pre-qualification submittal. Only Prime General Contractors that have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder Pre-qualification Packages must be received by the Architect Project Manager no later than 2:00 PM local time on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, after which no further requests will be considered. Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request or email transmission to Andy Olds, Project Manager (aolds@kpsgroup.com). The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective Prime Contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification on Monday, February 6, 2023. No Bids will be accepted after the time stated for the receipt of Bids. This requirement will not be waived. The clock in the County Commission Chamber will be used to determine the correct time as determined by the Director of General Services, or her designated representative. At the time stated above, the Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud. Pre-qualification submittals will be received at KPS Group, Inc., 60 14th Street South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233 on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, by Andy Olds, Project Manager (aolds@kpsgroup.com). Three (3) paper copies and one pdf are required for pre-qualification approval. All Bids must be on a lump-sum basis. Submit two identical copies of the Bid on the Proposal Form provided, without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractor's name and current Alabama license number. Bids that do not bear the Contractor's current license number will be returned without being opened. Construction Contracts shall be awarded only to Contractors, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $50,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Bidders must be "responsible" in accordance with criteria in the Bid Documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-3-(e) of the Code of Alabama. A Bid Bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to Jefferson County in the amount of 5% of the amount of the Bid, but not more than $10,000, must accompany the Bidder's Proposal. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required when the Contract is presented by the Contractor to the Owner. Executed construction contract to be received by the owner within 14 days of closing time for receipt of bids. No bid may be withdrawn after the owner receives the construction contract for a period of 70 days. Only Bids submitted by pre-approved bidders licensed as required by applicable state and local laws and bearing the license number of the Contractor will be considered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to waive formalities and technicalities, and to proceed in its own best interests.