Renovation of a library in Homewood, Alabama. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

A cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Homewood amount less than five (5) percent of the of an amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00, 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 intends to award a single contract for this work to a licensed General Contractor. The Owner will accept proposals only from firms which demonstrate their experience and ability to perform the work necessary for this project. Interested General Contractors must submit a Contractor's Qualification Certificate. Minimum Qualifications to be certified by prospective bidders include: 1) statutory licensure requirements, 2) bonding capacity in excess of $1,000,000 dollars, 3) minimum of five (5) years successful history as an approved, authorized or licensed General Contractor, 4) successful current experience in construction of facilities with scope similar to this Project within the specified schedule, and a City of Homewood Business License. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished in the Project Manual. 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. 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. General Contractor's License number and type must be on the envelope for bid to be accepted. The Project consists of carpet removal and replacement with new luxury vinyl tile in the Large Auditorium (Meeting Rooms 162) and enlargement of platform 107 which will have two sets of steps with handrails on both sides, vinyl tile and paint. E. Catering Kitchen 112 will be completely renovated with new cabinetry, flooring, ceiling, lighting, and sink. F. Rest Rooms 177, 178, & 179 in the children's area will be completely renovated with new gypsum board, tile, ceiling, fixtures, and paint including all three doors and frames. G. Cafe Rest Rooms, 157 & 158 will be completely renovated with new gypsum board, tile, ceiling, new relocated fixtures, toilet partitions, and paint including doors and frames. H. The General Contractor will be permitted to begin work as early as 7:00 AM before the Library opens and continue during operational hours until 6:00 PM. The spaces will be available for work to begin on August 4, 2025. I. All work in the Large Auditorium Meeting Rooms 162 with platform 107, and the Catering Kitchen 112 must be completed no later than September 30, 2025