ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT EVIDENCE STORAGE BUILDING BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Scope of Work: This project is for the construction of a new evidence storage building (±23,000 SF) for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. The building is constructed of fully grouted CMU load-bearing walls with steel roof structure and concrete roof deck. Interior walls consist of fully grouted CMU and light-gauge metal stud/gyp board. All CMU walls will contain rebar in every cell. The project also includes both fixed and movable storage shelving, four garage bays with coiling doors, and all associated site and Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection work indicated in the bid documents. The project will be constructed in a single phase. HVAC Subcontractor Prequalification Prequalification for the HVAC Subcontractor is required for this project. All HVAC subcontractors with at least 5 years experience with projects of similar size and scope prior to the date of opening bids and have held a license from the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors for at least 5 years are encouraged to respond. All interested HVAC Subcontractors are to contact Allen McCulla at CMH Architects (amcculla@cmharch.com, 205-969-2696) for a Prequalification Package. Applicants must submit their response packages electronically to CMH Architects, attention Allen McCulla, by 2 p.m. CT on October 20, 2025. Submittals will be reviewed and either approved or rejected by representatives of the Owner and CMH Architects by 5 p.m. CT on October 24, 2025. The Owner has the right to disqualify any Subcontractor who does not meet the minimum requirements for providing the quality of the work expected or whose solvency is in question. The Owner reserves the right to request additional references or information from the Subcontractor to clarify their qualifications. The Owner also reserves the right to waive any technical errors in applications, solicit additional Subcontractors for approval, and approve only those subcontractors whom he feels will best promote the Owner’s interests. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on October 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT at Jefferson County Sheriff’s Training Center, 3500 Happy Hollow Lane, Fultondale, AL 35068. Sealed proposals from the General Contractors will be received by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at Jefferson County Sheriff’s Training Center, 3500 Happy Hollow Lane, Fultondale, 35068 until 2:00 p.m. CT on November 6, 2025, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. No Bids will be accepted after November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, and this requirement will not be waived. The proposals will be opened at this time at the location listed above. The official time will be determined by the Architect or his designated representative. A cashier’s check or Bid Bond payable to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposal, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bid. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price will be required at the signing of the Contract. Drawings and Project Manual will be open to public inspection beginning October 7, 2025, at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office; CMH Architects, Inc.; Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA); Dodge Data and Analytics; and ConstructConnect. Bidders must call the Owner’s or Architect’s office at least 24 hours in advance to arrange a time to review the documents. These documents cannot be removed from the Owner’s or Architect’s offices, nor will any copies of these documents be provided to bidders. Bid Documents must be obtained from the Architect upon deposit of $200.00 per set. Said deposit will be REFUNDABLE to unsuccessful Bidders if the Bid Drawings and Specs are returned to the Architect complete and in good condition within 10 calendar days of the bid date. Following purchase of the initial set, Bidders will be provided with PDFs of the Bid Documents for reproduction of additional sets at Bidder’s discretion and cost. The project is being bid EXCLUDING TAXES and requires the Contractor to comply with the requirements of Act 2013-205, which was signed into law May 19, 2013. The Contractor and Owner will be required to apply for Certificates of Exemption with the Alabama Department of Revenue, which will handle the administration of the certificates. The Contractor shall account for the tax savings on the Accounting of Sales Tax Form included in the Specifications behind the Bid Proposal Form. Failure of the Contractor to complete and include this form with their proposal shall render the bid non-responsive. Any permits, licenses, or fees required by any governmental agency will be furnished and paid for by the General Contractor awarded the project. All costs for any business licenses required by the governing authorities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Liquidated Damages apply to this project in the amounts specified in the Project Manual. Refer to the Supplemental General Conditions. No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the actual date of the opening of bids. All Bidders must submit three (3) copies of their bids 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 licensure 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 successful Bidder must provide evidence of enrollment in the E-Verify program per The Alabama Immigration Law (also referred to as “Act 2011-535” and codified in state law as Title 31, Chapter 13 of the Code of Alabama 1975) and amended by Act No. 2012-491 (2012) before awarding of Contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interest of the Owner will thereby be promoted. Performance time: The project is a single-phase project and is to be substantially complete within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Awarding Authority: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 2200 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 325-5711 Architect: CMH Architects, Inc. 1800 International Park Drive, Suite 300 Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 969-2696