This is a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFP) for the Ship Unloader Crane Removal Project (Project ****, Task 1) issued by the Engineering Department of the Alabama Port Authority (APA). The project involves the demolition and disposal of ship unloader cranes. **Key aspects of the RFP include:** * **Scope of Work:** Demolition and disposal of the S ship unloader crane (base bid), with optional additive alternates for the M and Z ship unloader cranes. * **Timeline:** * Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting: May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. * RFP Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT. * Estimated Commencement of Removal Operations: October 2026. * Project Completion: Within 90 calendar days of mobilization. * Exclusive use of Dock 1 for S crane removal: 30 calendar days. * **Submission Requirements:** Four hard copies and one electronic copy on a USB drive. * **Evaluation:** Award will be based on an evaluation-based proposal, not strictly the lowest bid. Criteria include cost, demonstrated history, methodology, schedule, flexibility, and post-selection study. * **Contractor Qualifications:** Bidders must be licensed general contractors in Alabama. Non-residents must qualify with the Secretary of State. * **Site Conditions:** Docks 1 and 3 have specific load limits. Contractors must verify existing conditions and protect the pier and environment. * **Safety:** A comprehensive site-specific safety plan is required, complying with OSHA and other relevant regulations. * **Insurance and Bonds:** Performance and payment bonds are required at contract signing. Insurance requirements are detailed. * **Payment:** Payment schedule is to be submitted with the proposal. * **Additional Information:** The RFP includes detailed divisions on contract documents, special provisions, general provisions, and construction specifications covering various aspects of the project. Suppliers are required to submit proposals by the specified deadline and meet all qualification and submission requirements.
The RFP submission deadline is 12:00 p. m. CDT on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The contractor will be required to complete the entire project within 90 calendar days after mobilization to the site. The bid notice states RFP submission deadline: 12:00 p. m. cdt on tuesday june 2, 2026.
The contractor shall submit a proposed payment schedule consistent with the schedule of prices. The payment schedule shall reasonably reflect the progression of the work and the contractors incurred costs throughout the project. The bid notice states The contractor shall submit a proposed payment schedule consistent with the schedule of prices.
The contractor shall furnish to the Alabama Port Authority a two 2 year written guarantee issued from the date of final acceptance. This guarantee shall cover any defective material or workmanship on the entire project. The bid notice states The contractor shall furnish to the Alabama Port Authority a two 2 year written guarantee issued from the date of final acceptance.
Award of the contract will not be made strictly on lowest bid, but in accordance with section 7. 0. The contract will be awarded to the respondent receiving the highest total score based on evaluation criteria including bidder proposed S crane demolition cost, bidder furnished documentation on demonstrated successful history of completing similar projects, bidder proposed demolition methodology, bidder proposed schedule, bidder flexibility to APA requested mobilization timeframe, bidder demonstrated confidence to minimize potential adjustments to the contract award criteria based on the results of the post selection feasibility study, milestone payment schedule moderation, and bidder proposed M Z cranes demolition cost and duration bid additive. The bid notice states This is an evaluationbased proposal. award of the contract will not be made strictly on lowest bid, but in accordance with section 7. 0.
All bidders must be licensed to operate as contractors in the state of Alabama. In addition, nonresidents of the state must show evidence of having qualified with the secretary of state to do business in Alabama. The bid notice states All bidders must be licensed to operate as contractors in the state of Alabama.
If the contractor has not completed the necessary work to remove the S crane from dock 1 and is still occupying the dock, liquidated damages will be assessed in accordance with division iii special provisions sp03. Failure to complete work on schedule shall initiate liquidated damages, which will be assessed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph **** liquidated damages of division iv, general provisions. The bid notice states If the contractor has not completed the necessary work to removethe s crane from dock 1 and is still occupying the dock, liquidated damages will be assessed inaccordance with division iii special provisions sp03.
A site visit will follow the mandatory pre-bid meeting where contractors will be able to observe the cranes and piers. The bid notice states A site visit will follow the meeting where contractors will be able to observe the cranes and piers.
The deadline to submit questions is May 19, 2026. The bid notice states deadline to submit questions: may 19 2026.