SECTION - 002115 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREQUALICIATION ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

SECTION - 002115 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREQUALICIATION ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS Pre-qualification submittals were received by the architect SSOE, Inc., at 2204 Lakeshore Dr #110, Birmingham, AL 35209 (Tel. Tel. 205- 323-2373) on Friday, February 6, 2026 before 10:00AM by Andrea Simpson, Project Manager (asimpson@ssoe.com), after which time no further requests will be considered. One (1) paper copy, one (1) pdf on a flash drive, and (1) one pdf by email were required for pre-qualification approval. Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead or email request to adinca@ssoe.com.. JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE ROOF TERRACE RESTORATION GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The project will be done in a single phase. The scope of work is a multi-faceted project that encompasses the demolition, excavation and installation of new waterproofing on the lower level of the courthouse (located below the roof terrace-Linn Park side); the full renovation of the roof terrace, planters, and planting beds; the renovation of existing planters at the courthouse annex Linn Park side entry and outdoor lounges on the existing courthouse roof level; the full renovation of the Richard Arrington (Main Courthouse Entry) stairs, terrace and superstructure; demolition and renovation of the courthouse wings below grade waterproofing on the Richard Arrington side of the courthouse. The location of the project is the Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND ROOFING CONTRACTOR BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS General Contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. The General Contractor shall include a copy of their Alabama Contractors license in their pre-qualification submittal. Each contractor must have a minimum of 5 years' proven experience in their line of work. Only General Contractor's who have completed the pre-qualification process and have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective bidder has been notified of the results of the pre-qualification on Friday, April 10, 2026. BIDS: The Jefferson County Commission will receive sealed Proposals for the project until 2:00 PM Local Time on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 1, General Services, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, after which time they will be opened in the Commission Chamber, Second Floor, Room 270. No Bids will be accepted after the time stated for the receipt of Bids. This requirement will not be waived. The clock in the County Commission Chamber will be used to determine the correct time as determined by the Director of General Services, or his designated representative. At the time stated above, the Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud. All Bids must be on a lump-sum basis. Submit two (2) identical copies of the Bid on the Proposal Form provided, without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractor's name, and current Alabama license number. Bids that do not bear the General Contractor's current license number will be returned without being opened. Construction Contracts shall be awarded only to a Prime General Contractor, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $100,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Bidders must be "responsible" in accordance with criteria in the Bid Documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-3-(e) of the Code of Alabama A Bid Bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to Jefferson County in the amount of 5% of the amount of the Bid, but not more than $10,000, must accompany the Bidder's Proposal. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price, will be required when the Contract is presented by the Contractor to the Owner. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:00PM Local Time on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex, Conference Room A420, Because of the nature of this project, General Contractors who have been pre-approved must attend the Pre-Bid Conference. If the number of bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference decreases so there is little or no competition, the Bid may be postponed at the discretion of the Owner. Bid Documents (Drawings and Project Manual) will be open to public examination after 12:00 PM Local Time on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the office of SSOE, Inc., at 2204 Lakeshore Dr #110, Birmingham, AL 35209 (Tel. Tel. 205- 323-2373). Bid Documents will be provided electronically on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to pre-approved General Contractors and these plan rooms: Construct Connect, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority; Construction Journal, and CMD Group. Bids will only be accepted from pre-approved General Contractor bidders who have confirmed receipt of electronic documents to the Architect. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to waive formalities and technicalities, and to proceed in its' own best interests. April 15 2026 LTUS0499154