Site work for a civil project in Birmingham, Alabama. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The scope of work includes the installation of approximately 5,300 linear feet of 36-inch sanitary sewer pipe, 350 linear feet of 24-inch sanitary sewer pipe, 85 linear feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe, and 20 manholes; demolition of an existing pump station; and restoration work. Bids will only be accepted from pre-qualified contractors who are listed on the Plan Holders List, signifying that they have purchased a set of documents from the Engineer, and who attend the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference. No bid proposal shall be accepted after the time stated for receiving bid proposals in this notice. A form containing the contractor's name and address of the firm and the contractor's alabama license number with the date of expiration is required with the submission of the bid. These requirements shall not be waived. The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this project. The Contract Time for this project is five hundred and forty five (545) consecutive calendar days. The first 180 days will be an administrative period followed by a 365-day construction period from the effective date of the written Notice to Proceed to achieve Final Acceptance. If mutually agreed upon between the Owner and Contractor, the construction period may commence prior to the end of the administrative period. Upon such agreement the contract end date will be modified based on the date of termination of the administrative period. Liquidated damages will be assessed if this time limit is exceeded. The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the provisions of the Contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the Contract Completion Date to avoid the imposition of liquidated damages. Questions concerning meaning or intent of Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on MAY 24, 2024. All questions must be in writing on Bidder's company's letterhead. The attention of all bidders is called to the provisions of the state law governing general contractors, as set forth in Alabama code sections 34-8-1 through section 34-8-28 (1975), as amended, chapter 4, section 65 to 82 (inclusive) of title 46 of the code of Alabama of 1940, as amended; and bidders shall be governed by said law insofar as it is applicable. The above mentioned provisions of the code make it illegal for the owner to consider a bid proposal from anyone who is not properly licensed under such code provisions. The attention of bidders is called to the provisions of Alabama code section 39-2-14 (1975) as amended, requiring a nonresident contractor to register with the department of revenue prior to engaging in the performance of a contract in the state of Alabama . The attention of bidders is called to the provisions of Alabama code section 39-3-5 (1975) as amended, regarding preference to resident contractors. The attention of bidders is called to the provisions of Alabama act 2016-312 as amended, regarding not engaging in the boycott of a person or entity based in or doing business with a jurisdiction with which this state enjoys open trade. The excavation portion of this project is classified as a class "B" sewer line project. All prospective bidders must be pre-qualified with the Jefferson county environmental services department to bid class "B" sewer line projects in order to bid on this project. To pre-qualify with the department and to construct class "B" sewer line projects, each prospective bidder must furnish written evidence of competency and evidence of financial responsibility to the county. Accordingly, the county will not accept pre-qualifications after may 17, 2024. Bid proposal forms will not be issued to prospective bidders who do not pre-qualify. Contractors are encouraged to contact the Jefferson county environmental services department, 716 Richard Arrington jr. Boulevard north, suite a300, Birmingham, Alabama , (205) 325-5496 in advance of the deadline to determine if the contractor is pre-qualified to construct class "B" sewer line projects, or for other information regarding the requirements for pre-qualification. Pre-Qualification: Yes Est. Value: $ 6,100,000.00