Renovation of a library in Daphne, Alabama. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 20,000-square-foot library.

**As of September 12, 2023, project was awarded, start date is middle of October and will be completed by end of this year** **As of September 7,2023 , this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on October 16,2023.** Ninety (90) calendar days will be allowed for the completion of the Project. The Work will consist of approximately 20,000 Square Feet, repair all areas of deterioration, and install a high strength, cold process fluid applied coating system with Energy Star rated surfacing, with 10 Year full coverage warranty to include repair membranes and sheet metal flashing. All erosion control items and best management practices needed or required by or for the work shall be included in the incidental to the lump sum price of the contract. Your contact person at the City of Daphne is Ronnie Huskey, PW Director at RHuskey@daphneal.com) or by phone at 251-620-2100. All questions and answers by phone must be followed up by e-mail to RHuskey@Daphneal.com and cc d to SHenson@Daphneal.com. For general bid questions please contact Suzanne Henson, Finance Department by e-mail (SHenson@DaphneAL.com ) or phone: 251-620-1221. All Bids must be on blank forms provided in the Specifications and submitted in its entirety. A cashiers check drawn on an Alabama bank or a Bidders bond, payable to City of Daphne, Alabama, for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid, but in no event more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), shall be filed with the Bid. The Bidders bond shall be prepared on the form specified and signed by a bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Alabama. A performance bond in the form and terms approved by the City in an amount not less than the contract price will be required at the signing of the Agreement. A labor and materials bond in the form and terms approved by the City in an amount not less than the contract price insuring payment for all labor and materials shall also be required at the signing of the Agreement. In addition, the Contractor must furnish to the City at the time of the signing of the Agreement a certificate of insurance coverage as provided in the Contract Documents. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all Bids, to waive informalities, and to furnish any item of material or work to change the amount of the Contract Price. Liquidated damages for non-completion of the Work within the Contract Times will be assessed in accordance with the terms of the Contract. Bids are invited from all qualified respondents. The City of Daphne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All minority business enterprises (MBE) and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) will be taken into consideration. No Bids will be considered unless the Bidder, whether resident or non-resident of Alabama, is properly qualified to submit a Bid for this Project in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Alabama. This shall include evidence of holding a current license from the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Chapter 8, Title 34 of the Code of Alabama (1975). In addition, non-residents of the State, if a corporation, shall show evidence of having qualified with the Secretary of State to do business in the State of Alabama. In evaluating Bidders, the City will consider the qualifications of Bidders and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities must be submitted as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions. The City may conduct such investigations as the City deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities proposed for those portions of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The City may disqualify Bidders that have had prior demands placed on a bid bond, payment bond, or performance bond within the last five (5) years prior to the date of this Bid submission. The City may disqualify Bidders that have prior or existing litigation arising from allegations regarding the quality of work performed on any contract within the last five (3) years prior to the date of this Bid submission. If the Contract is to be awarded, the City will award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of Bids without the consent of the City Council of City of Daphne, Alabama.