Pratt Avenue Box Culvert

This project consists of installing approximately 1214 feet of 10' x 6' concrete box culvert along the north side of Pratt Avenue from Dement Street to just west of Dixson Street. The project will also include the relocation of some utilities and the repair of the road from the installation of the box culvert. The box culvert can be cast in place or precast concrete. The attention of all bidders is called to Code of Alabama 34-8-1 and 34-8-2 (1975) and 34-8-1, 34-8-2, 34-8-4, 34-8-6, 34-8-7, 34-8-8 and 34-8-9 (amended 1996) setting forth the definition of general contractor and the licensing procedures and requirements for state licensing. A copy of the above Codes may be obtained from the OWNER (City of Huntsville). No one is entitled to bid and no contract may be awarded to anyone who does not possess a valid general contractor's license and the required classification for the municipal type work to be performed. The general contractor's license and classification must appear on the outside of the bid envelope along with the general contractor's name and address, project name and number and date and time of bid opening. Section 39-3-5 Code of Alabama has been amended as follows: "In awarding the Contract, preference will be given to Alabama resident contractors and a nonresident bidder domiciled in a state having laws granting preference to local contractors shall be awarded the Contract only on the same basis as the nonresident bidder's state awards contracts to Alabama contractors bidding under similar circumstances." This project Pratt Avenue Box Culvert, more particularly known as Project No. 71-22-DR04 requires the contractor to possess a State of Alabama Classification of (HS) Highways & Streets or (MU) Municipal & Utility. After proposals are opened and read, they will be compared on the basis of the summation of the products or approximate quantities shown in Attachment "A", multiplied by the unit bid prices. In the event of a discrepancy between unit bid prices and extensions, the unit bid price shall govern. A proposal will not be considered unless signed by the bidder or his authorized agent and accompanied by cashier's check or properly signed bid bond, as required by law. In determining the successful bidder, the Owner will consider in addition to the bid prices, such responsibility factors as characteristics and responsibility, skill, experience, record of integrity in business, and of performance offered and past record of performance on Owner contracts on other similar projects. Any other factors not specifically mentioned or provided for herein, in addition to that of the bid price which would affect the final cost of the Owner, will be taken into consideration in making award of contract. The right is reserved to reject any bid where investigation of the business and technical organization of the bidder available for the contemplated work, including financial resources, equipment, and experience on similar projects does not satisfy the Owner that such bidder is qualified to perform the work. The City Council of the City of Huntsville reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. Each bid shall be accompanied by an original signed, dated and sealed Bid Bond in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total shown on the schedule of prices, but not exceeding $10,000.00. Quantities are known as Attachment "A". No bidder may withdraw his bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of opening.

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