ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received from qualified General Contractors at the offices of State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Auditorium Room, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, Alabama until 2:00 PM (local prevailing time), February 12, 2026; and thereafter opened publicly for construction of: UPGRADES TO AG & IND FOOD LABORATORY FOR ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRIES, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA The work includes the renovation of approximately 7800 square feet of the office and lab space of Building C for the Department of Agriculture and Industries with all trades incorporated in the General Contract. Obtaining Bid Documents: Electronic images of bid documents may be viewed on-line at no cost through Alabama Graphics web site (www.algraphicsplanroom.com) and hard copies at the office of the Architect. Questions pertaining to accessing the web site should be directed to Bryant Haynie 334/263-0529. Access jobs under "PUBLIC JOBS" for the above-named project. Bidders may obtain Bid Documents as directed below. Bid Documents may only be obtained from: Alabama Graphics 350 E. Fred D. Gray Ave Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Bid Documents: Bid Documents either paper copies OR full sets of electronic copies (pdf format) may be purchased through the Alabama Graphics DPR web site upon payment to Alabama Graphics. The cost will be $375.00 per set. This is the full cost of printing, handling, and distribution. Official interpretations will be based on complete, full-size sets. Bid documents may be used only for the purpose of bidding and constructing this project. Documents may not be copied in whole or in part by electronic or other means. Anyone placing an order for plans and specifications will be notified of all addenda by e-mail. The architect retains all copyrights and ownership of the documents. The award will be made only to competent and responsible bidders as mandated by Title 39 of the Code of Alabama respondents who have the experience and other qualifications as set forth in the bid documents. Pre-bid qualification is not required. All bidders must be licensed under Title 34 of the Code of Alabama and evidence thereof must appear on the proposal envelope (outside in clear view) or it will not be opened. A NON-MANDATORY Pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM, local time on February 5, 2026, At the project site for the purpose of reviewing the project and answering Bidder's questions. Attendance at this Pre-Bid Conference is highly recommended for General Contractors and Sub-contractors. Meet in the main lobby. This project qualifies for the Sales Tax Savings Program and the Owner intends to implement this program. Bidders must comply with Alabama House Bill 289 (Act 2009-657) in reference to Fire Alarm Systems. Pursuant to State Law a cashier's check or bid bond payable to the Owner in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must be enclosed with the bid to secure the bid for at least 30 days. Conditional bids will be rejected. A list of major subcontractors must be submitted as indicated in the Supplemental Instructions to Bidders. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of specified insurance are pre-requisites of contract award. Right is reserved by the Awarding Authority to reject all bids and to waive irregularities. 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. STATE OF ALABAMA AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRIES COMMISSION By: PH&J ARCHITECTS, INC. 807 S. McDonough St. (36104) P.O. Box 215 (36101) Montgomery, Alabama Telephone (334) 265-878 January 18, 25, February 1 2026 LTUS0442361