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This is an addendum to a public tender for the Cheaha State Park Fire Station project. The addendum modifies the bidding documents dated April 17, 2026. Key changes include updates to project numbers, approved manufacturers for specific components, and clarifications on bid due dates. The bid due date is Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids opened publicly on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum. The scope of work involves demolition of an existing building, pavement, and site items, followed by the construction of a fire station, concrete/gravel drives, and an onsite septic system. Bid documents are available from the engineer, Three Notch Group, Inc. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held onsite on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Bids must be submitted on the provided proposal forms and accompanied by a cashier's check or bid bond of at least five percent of the bid amount, not exceeding $10,000. Contractors must be licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors if the bid exceeds $50,000. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The days to award the contract have been extended to 60 days after the opening of bids.
The construction completion date is 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
The bid documents mention warranty requirements for approved manufacturers, but specific warranty terms are not detailed in this excerpt.
The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder unless the awarding authority finds that all the bids are unreasonable or that it is not in the best interest of the awarding authority to accept any of the bids.
When the amount bid for a contract exceeds $50,000, the bidder must be licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors and must show the architect evidence of license before bidding or the bid will not be received by the architect or considered by the awarding authority.
Liquidated damages are **** per day.
A non-mandatory attendance pre-bid meeting will be held onsite at Cheaha State Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are also encouraged to thoroughly investigate the project site.