Site work and new construction of a stadium in Florence, Alabama. Completed plans call for the construction of a stadium; and for site work for a stadium.

https://www.al.com/sports/2024/11/university-of-north-alabama-receives-bid-of-under-50-million-for-new-stadium-construction.html Fite Building Company was the low bidder in the process of building a new on-campus football and soccer field at Bank Independent Stadium with a base bid of under $50 million, a report from TimesDaily said. According to the article, Fite's base bid was $49,758,275; the company's initial $53 million bid was cut by over $3 million before bids were open. Roy Anderson Corp. out of Mississippi had a base of $51,180,000, which was cut from $54 million. Georgia Clamps Down on Tennessee for Massive SEC WinGeorgia Clamps Down on Tennessee for Massive SEC Win UNA's Board of Trustees is set to get together on Dec. 6 in hopes of having a recommendation. The board will make the final decision in what direction to move with the contract. Based in Decatur, Fite Building Company's notable projects include the Huntsville-Madison County Veterans Memorial, Alabama Center for the Arts, and Decatur Heritage Christian Academy; the company is also working on the new LaGrange Residence Hall at UNA, set to open in 2026. The university broke ground on the Bank Independent Stadium complex in June. The complex includes a multi-purpose turf field and track that can be used for football, soccer, and any other academic, athletic, intramural, or community activity. The football team has played its home games in Braly Municipal Stadium, whcih is owned by the Florence city school system, since 1949. It's also the home stadium of the Florence High School football team. According to a June release, the project's base cost is approximately $65 million. The UNA Board authorized the school to borrow up to $35 million towards that cost, with the school having already raised around $25 million. "As with most things here at UNA, it takes everyone doing their part and working together for these opportunities to make the most impact," said Will Trapp, President Pro Tempore of UNA's Board, in June. "We have received great support from alumni and friends, community organizations, and, of course, from our naming rights partner, Bank Independent. "That base of funding will be supplemented by enhancements in athletic revenue from having our own stadium. We also view this investment in UNA Athletics as one for the Shoals community as well. Our hope is that it will be a place for people to come together in support of this University and make memories that will join them to us and to each other. We need to invest in things that bring us together. Our students asked for this years ago, and it's exciting to see it finally happening." The football team moved from Division II to the FCS ranks in 2018 and joined the ASUN Conference in 2022. The Lions are 3-8 this year and will close out the regular season with a road game against Eastern Kentucky. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bank Independent Stadium - New Football Stadium for the University of North Alabama This project will include: The project will consist of the new football and soccer stadium with associated playing surface and seating bowl with diversified seating opportunities and new home team tunnel connection to Flowers Hall to utilize adjacency of existing facility. It will also include a new weight room to accommodate all University of North Alabama athletics. The proposed stadium will include all game day functions including fan amenities such as tailgate areas, entry plaza, concessions, restrooms to premium loge boxes, clubs, suites, and new press functions. General Contractors are required to pre-qualify prior to requesting bid documents. Prequalification responses will be due at 5:00pm local time on September 26, 2024. Please direct questions and request for Prequalification Packets to: HPM Ivy Mitchell Director of Program Development imitchell@hpmleadership.com Copy: mernst@hpmleadership.com edonoghue@hpmleadership.com A certified check or bid bond payable to The 1830 Foundation in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the Bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder's proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner's judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. The 1830 Foundation is an EEO/AA employer, and any successful bidder will be required to comply with applicable federal and state laws and executive orders. The 1830 Foundation reserves the right to cancel the procurement at anytime for any reason. Document info : Electronic images of the documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers by obtaining documents through online. Other sets for General Contractors, and sets for Subcontractors and Suppliers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Contact CJ Brennan at jbrennan@dadot.com to request copies of drawings and specifications. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8,Code of Alabama, 1975,and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered September 17, 2024, 2:00 PM CST Last Day for RFI's (RFQ)