Renovation of a mixed-use development in Florence, Alabama. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and educational facility.

HVAC and Kitchen Renovations to W.C. Handy School General Description: A. For all projects requiring inspection by the Division of Construction Management, a permit fee will be required and is to be included in the Contractor's Bid and paid to the Division of Construction Management in accordance with Article 44, Paragraph A. in DCM Form C-8, "General Conditions of the Construction Contract." See chart entitled "Calculation of DCM Permit Fees" included at the end of this Specification. B. Scheduling of Inspections: 1. The Contractor will be required to contact the Architect by email of the date the project will be ready for an inspection. 2. The Architect will contact the Inspector to schedule the first available date for the inspection. Inspections must be requested 14 days in advance. 3. When the DCM Inspector confirms the inspection time, the Architect will send an email confirming the inspection time and date. The email must be sent to the Contractor, DCM Inspector, Owner and the DCM main office. 4. Cancellations of any scheduled inspection must be received in writing by email no less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled inspection. The email must be sent to the Contractor, DCM Inspector, Owner and the DCM main office. 5. If the inspection is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled inspection, the re-inspection fee of $1,500.00 will be charged to the Contractor. A certified check or bid bond payable to Florence City Schools 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