This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Mobile, Alabama. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Summary of Work: Soft wash of all vertical surfaces of the buildings included (History Museum, Exploreum, and Telecommunications Building). Although this is a single project, each separate building shall require its own payment application. The Bid Form is broken down by building. The contractor shall verify all measurements and existing conditions to determine the means and methods necessary to access and clean each area included in the scope of work. The Contractor shall provide 4' x 4' mock-ups of each area to be cleaned. Owner shall review and approve prior to proceeding with work. All adjacent surfaces, as well as surrounding landscaping and amenities, shall be protected from overspray, water infiltration, and damage. Contractor shall not damage wall mounted security cameras, signs, lights, electrical and other devices, painted murals, historical decorative coping, etc. Do not aim spray at these items, downspouts, junction boxes, etc. See attached Specification Section 04010 "Cleaning and Softwashing of Exterior Surfaces" for cleaning. Contractors may use on-site utilities and facilities, such as power, water, staff restrooms and designated parking areas (do not block driveways; do not leave gates open unattended, and crew parking area must be addressed daily with the History Museum staff and Exploreum staff). Lock and secure vehicles and tools while working at the facility. The contractor shall have access to the work site along the public way during daylight hours. Access to courtyard area is between 7:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Additional access may be coordinated with the Owner representatives in advance. Limit use of premises to allow for Owner access and use of facility. The facility will remain in use during the construction period, the area must be clear of tools, debris and materials at all times. Debris shall be removed and disposed of daily. Facilities will have scheduled events such as school filed days, weddings, and parties. Contractors may not work in those areas during event setup, even, and event clean up. No temporary storage will be available for this location. Obey all City and Facility regulations. There will be other contractors and work crews working on the site during the period of this Work. Public entries are to be protected by coverings to protect visitors entering and exiting the facilities. Pedestrians on public ways shall be protected by closing off sidewalks in accordance with R.O.W. A permit from R.O.W. will be required and obtained by the Contractor (at no cost). It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide proper water psi pressure. Do not exceed 100 PSI without the written permission of the Owner. Any damage done to building will be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair at the Contractor's expense. Submit a cleaning plan for review by the Owner. The plan should include means and methods and schedule. Mock-ups should reflect agreed upon means and methods. Do not use any cleaning products on painted murals on the exterior of the museum or exploreum. Question Deadline 07/23/2024 at 12:00 PM CT All Requests for Information (RFIs) and requests for substitutions shall be submitted in writing to the Project Manager no later than 3:00 PM, two (2) business days prior to the Bid submittal date. Contractor shall arrange with Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) to procure and install a backflow preventer and meter to be attached to a fire hydrant. The contractor shall build these costs and the cost for the anticipated water use into their quotes. Hose lengths, nozzles, tools, equipment, and containment devices shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. A. If the Bid is over $10,000, a Bid Security must accompany the bid. Bid Security may be a Bid Bond or a Cashier's Check drawn on a bank registered to do business in the State of Alabama, and which is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Bid Bond payable to Owner, City of Mobile, in the amount of 5% of the Base Bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must accompany bid. By submitting a Bid Security, the Bidder pledges to enter into a Contract with the City of Mobile on the terms stated in the Bid, and will, if required, furnish bonds covering faithful performance of the Contract and required insurance certificate. Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds or insurance or any other required document, the amount of the Bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. B. Bid Security shall be valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the date of the Bid Opening. The Owner reserves the right to retain the security of all Bidders until the successful Bidder enters into the Contract or until (60) days after Bid opening, whichever is sooner. Question Deadline 07/23/2024 at 12:00 PM CT Contact the Project Manager, Jody Russell, at the City of Mobile, Architectural Engineering Department, 251-208-1083 phone, 251-605-4921 mobile, or e-mail jody.russell@cityofmobile.org for further clarification regarding this Request for Bids. C. Bonds must be issued by a Surety licensed to do business in the State of Alabama. If the project cost is more than $50,000.00 the Surety must have a minimum rating of A/Class VI as reported by the latest issue of Best's Key Rating Guide Property Casualty published by online Liquidated Damages: A time charge equal to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per calendar day will be made against the Contractor for the entire period that any part of the Work remains uncompleted or required closeout documents are not acceptably submitted for more than thirty (30) calendar days after the time specified for the Substantial Completion of the Work, the amount of which shall be deducted by the Owner, and shall be retained by the Owner out of monies otherwise due the Contractor in the final payment, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages sustained. The City shall have the right to reject any and all Bids. A Bid not accompanied by a required Bid security or a Bid which is in any way incomplete, or irregular is subject to rejection.