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The City of Mobile is seeking bids for the securing of structures at Berkshire Apartments, located at **** Seabreeze Road N. , Mobile, Alabama. The project involves securing 24 two-story buildings, an office building, and a mailbox stand. Key tasks include installing polycarbonate panels on windows, securing and replacing exterior doors with padlocks, repairing rotten fascia boards, removing damaged gutters and overhangs, patching and enclosing exposed areas, patching and sealing roof openings, clearing the site of debris and vegetation, pressure washing building surfaces, preparing surfaces for repainting, and painting specified buildings and the mailbox stand. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. Field verification of all quantities and site conditions is mandatory prior to execution of work, and no additional compensation will be provided for failure to do so. The bid package includes sections on invitation to bid, instructions for bidders, supplementary instructions, schedule of buildings, bid form, subcontracting plans, DBE utilization reports, bid maps, site plans, existing photos, and various sample documents for agreements, bonds, and certifications.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the project. The bid date is Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
The bid notice implies that contractors must be qualified to perform the scope of work, which includes securing structures, exterior repairs, roof repairs, site clearing, cleaning, painting, and maintenance. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to properly secure, repair, and maintain the structure in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
The bid notice emphasizes the contractor's responsibility for field verification of all quantities, conditions, and site conditions prior to execution of work. It states, The contractor is responsible for verifying all quantities, conditions, and site conditions prior to execution of work. No additional compensation shall be provided for failure to properly field verify. This indicates a strong emphasis on site verification, though not explicitly termed a mandatory site visit in the traditional sense.
