New construction of a fire / police facility in Florence, Alabama. Completed plans call for the construction of a 2,000-square-foot, one-story above grade fire / police facility.

The scope of work consists of all components to construct an approximate 40’x50’ commercial building for the City of Florence, Alabama. The building shall consist of two classrooms, one storage room, and a foyer. Specifications detail the foundation, framing, exterior finishes, roofing, interior finishes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and life safety requirements. Instructions to bidders: - All questions concerning specifications should be directed to Chief Tim Anerton at (256) 718-5043. - Proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier’s check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid price or $10,000 payable without recourse to the City of Florence, AL. The check or bid bond must be provided as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a contract and execute performance and payment bonds within fourteen (14) days after Notice of Award. - The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price and a payment bond in the amount of 50% of the contract price upon the forms provided. Performance and Payment Bonds must be from an approved surety company holding a permit from the State of Alabama to act as surety. - All bidders should be familiar with the competitive bid laws as contained in Title 39 (1997) of the Alabama Code, and the provisions of State law governing "General Contractor" as set forth in ALA.CODE 34-8-1, et seq. (1975), and related regulations. - Preference shall be given to resident contractors in Alabama as defined in Section 39-2-12, per the requirements of Title 39-3-5,1975 (a). Nonresident bidders domiciled in a state giving preference to local contractors will be awarded Alabama public contracts only on the same basis as Alabama contractors bidding in those states. - The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities in the bids and bidding deemed to be in the best interests of the Owner, and to reject non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids. - No Bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty days from the date set for receiving the bids.