Demolition and renovation of a municipal facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Working plans call for the demolition of a municipal facility; and for the renovation of a municipal facility.

** As of August 1,2024 bids were rejected. No definite date for the rebid.** GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The project consists of a county-wide demolition and replacement of access control system (ACS) hardware in county-owned buildings throughout Jefferson County, Alabama. Work for the package, generally described, includes demolition of all existing 125 kHz credential readers, installation of 13.56 MHz credential readers, demolition of existing ACS control boards, installation and wiring of new ACS control boards with accompanying mounting hardware, power supplies, and cabinets, testing all existing access control devices (motion detectors/position switches/credential readers/power supplies/batteries) and cabling, installation of new PIR Request-to-Exit motion detectors, and installation of new door position switches. In addition, the project will consist of replacing existing door hardware in select locations as required. Installation of new conduit raceways and cabling may be required depending on the test results and conductor count of existing cabling. Approximately 1,000 access-controlled doors across twenty-eight buildings/sites will be affected by this project scope. A phased construction approach must be used to minimize system downtime. New access control system will require integration capabilities with owners existing video surveillance system. Project will include, as an alternate, one-, three-, and five-year maintenance contracts for continued maintenance past project warranty of all access-controlled devices in Jefferson County. Work may be performed during the day and/or night. B. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR, ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR, SECURITY SUBCONTRACTOR, AND DOOR HARDWARE SUBCONTRACTOR BIDDER PREQUALIFICATIONS: Prime General Contractors, Electrical Subcontractors, Security Subcontractors, and Door Hardware Subcontractor 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 of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal. Only Prime General Contractors, Electrical Subcontractors, Security Subcontractors, and Door Hardware Subcontractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidders Pre-qualification Packages must be received by the Architects Project Manager no later than 2:00 pm local time on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 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 jblocker@pooleandcompany.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 and Subcontractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. C. Submit Bid on the Proposal Form provided by the Architect, without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractors name and current Alabama license number. Bids that do not bear the Contractors 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 1975 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 Bidders 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. If the number of bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference decreases so there is little or no competition, the Bid may be postponed at the discretion of the Owner. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of 90 days. Only Bids submitted by pre-approved Prime General Contractor 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.