BID – McDuffie New East Electrical Building

Alabama Port Authority
Specification Booklet
Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
Project # 11734 Task # 02 October 2026 1 | P age
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
ISSUED BY
Engineering Services Department
ALABAMA PORT AUTHORITY
Douglas C. Otto, Jr., Director & CEO
Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama

Alabama Port Authority
Specification Booklet
Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
Project # 11734 Task # 02 October 2026 2 | P age
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION I ...................................................................... BID DOCUMENTS
DIVISION II ....................................................... CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
DIVISION III ........................................................... SPECIAL PROVISIONS
DIVISION IV ......................................................... GENERAL PROVISIONS
DIVISION V ........................................ CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
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Specification Booklet
Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
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BID DOCUMENTS
DIVISION I
INDEX
INVITATION TO BID .................................................................................................... I-1
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ............................................................................. ....I-3
PROPOSAL. ................................................................................................................ I-4
SCHEDULE OF PRICES. ............................................................................................ I-6
BID BOND....................................................... ................................................... I-8
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE..................................... ................................... I-9
SUPPLEMENT 1 - APA GIS STANDARDS..................................... ................... I-11
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Alabama Port Authority
Specification Booklet
Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
Project # 11734 Task # 02 October 2026 I-1 | P age
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bid proposals will be received via courier to the Alabama Port Authority (APA), 1400 Alabama State
Docks Blvd, Room 216, Administration Building, Mobile, AL 36602 by 1:30pm on Tuesday, November 3,
2026. Sealed bid proposals can also be hand delivered from 1:45pm to 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 3,
2026 to the Alabama Port Authority in the International Trade Center building, first floor - Lyons
Conference Room, 250 North Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602. Faxed or electronically submitted bids will
not be accepted.
Project 11734, Task 2
McDuffie New East Electrical Building
MOBILE, ALABAMA
The work consists principally of providing bonds, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary
for the construction of an approximately 3,500 square foot electrical building with associated equipment
pad, underground duct bank, and access ramp at the Alabama Port Authority's McDuffie Terminal in
Mobile, Alabama. All areas of the McDuffie Terminal and the construction site are restricted access
facilities, see SP-17 in Division III of the Specification.
Specifications, proposal forms, bond forms, and plans will be available on the Alabama Port Authority
website under bid notices at the following address: https://alports.com/procurement/. Any issues related
to the retrieval of the contract documents from the website should be directed to the APA Project
Manager, Brandon Taylor, at brandon.taylor@alports.com, or (251) 441-7243.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Alabama
Port Authority in the International Trade Center building, first floor - Killian Room, 250 North Water
Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602. Attendance to the Pre-Bid Meeting is mandatory for all prospective
bidders. At the conclusion of the Pre-Bid Meeting, a site visit will be offered to allow prospective
Contractor's to observe the existing conditions of the project site at McDuffie Terminal. Access to the site
will require a TWIC card or Port Access Badge, refer to Division III, item SP-17. PPE is required for the site
visit. Individuals without proper access credentials must contact the APA Project Manager at least 3 days
before the Pre-Bid Meeting to arrange an escort. Availability to escort personnel is limited. Same day site
visit escorts will not be provided. All escorted individuals are required to have valid state or federal
identification. All vehicles entering APA properties are required to have proof of vehicle registration and
insurance.
All bidding Contractors must hold a current license from the State Licensing Board for General Contractors,
Montgomery, Alabama with a classification of: BC-Building Construction, or BCU4: Building Construction
Under Four Stories.
All Contractors submitting bids are to carefully examine the site of the proposed work and thoroughly
review the contract requirements prior to submission of a bid proposal. Each Bidder shall satisfy oneself
as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed, and as to the requirements of the
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Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
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proposed Contract. The submission of a proposal shall be proof that the bidding Contractor has made such
examination and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered in performing the work and as to the
requirements of the proposed Contract. Electing to not visit the site before bidding will not relieve the
prospective bidders from the stated requirements to "satisfy oneself as to the character, quality, and
quantities of work to be performed, and as to the requirements of the proposed contract."
A Guarantee will be required with each bid as follows: At least five (5%) percent of the amount bid, but in
no event more than Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars, shall be furnished in the form of a certified check or
Bid Bond payable to the Alabama Port Authority.
A Performance Bond in an amount not less than the sum bid will be required at the signing of the contract
and, in addition, a bond in an amount not less than One Hundred (100%) percent of the contract price
insuring payment of all Labor and Material.
No bid will be considered unless the bidder, whether resident or non-resident of Alabama, is properly
qualified to submit a proposal for this work in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Alabama.
This shall include evidence of holding a current license as required from the State Licensing Board for
General Contractors, Montgomery, Alabama. Non-residents of the State must show evidence of having
qualified with the Secretary of State to do business in Alabama.
The Contractor is required to submit a schedule detailing the sequence of work and time frame for
Contractor's activities within 10 calendar days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Contractor's attention
is directed to the fact that the facility's coal handling operation is a priority item, therefore, close
coordination with McDuffie Terminal Operations and the project manager is required. All work shall be
according to these specifications and all reference documents.
Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Alabama Port Authority in
the International Trade Center building, first floor - Lyons Conference Room, 250 North Water Street,
Mobile, Alabama. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Alabama Port Authority may require, to
reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received.
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Specification Booklet
Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.0 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS
All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents shall be submitted in writing to the
CMG Engineers, Inc. Project Manager, John Glover, at jglover@cmg-a.com. Replies will be issued by official
Addenda posted to www.alports.com under the Bid Notice on the Procurement page. All addenda so
issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda
will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. The deadline
to submit questions is ten (10) calendar days before the Bid Opening date.
2.0 PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
No proposal will be considered from any Contractor unless he is licensed to do work in the State of
Alabama and has complied with the requirements of Paragraph SP-04 of the DIVISION III Special
Provisions.
3.0 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Before submitting his proposal, the Contractor shall comply with the following:
a) The Proposals, including the acknowledgement of addenda, shall be filled in ink on the form
provided herein and all blank spaces in the form shall be fully filled. The signature shall be in long
hand and the complete form shall be without interlineations, alteration or erasure.
b) If the Bidder is a corporation organized in a state other than Alabama, attach to the Proposal a
certificate from the Secretary of State showing that the Corporation is qualified to transact
business in Alabama.
c) Non- resident (out of state) Contractors shall attach all items included by SP-06.
d) Attach a certified check or Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the Proposal, but not more than
$10,000 made payable to the Alabama Port Authority.
e) Attach a copy of the State Contractor's License to Proposal.
f) Certificate of Compliance with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act
(see page I-9)
One copy of Items (a) through (f) should be placed in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name,
Contractor's license number, the project name and number, and the time and date of bid opening shown
on the outside.
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Specification Booklet
Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
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Proposal of:
Address:
Date:
To: STATE OF ALABAMA, Alabama Port Authority, Mobile, Alabama
Gentlemen:
The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that he has examined the site of the work and informed
himself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be done; that he has
examined the plans and specifications for the work and contractual documents relative thereto, and has
read all Special Provisions and Specifications furnished; and that he has satisfied himself relative to all
aspects of the work to be performed and especially to those factors affecting cost, progress, or
performance.
The Bidder proposes and agrees, if this bid is accepted, to contract with the Owner in the form of contract
specified, to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, tools, apparatus, means of transportation, labor
and incidentals to perform in a satisfactory manner, the work described in the Contract Specifications and
Drawings for the Alabama Port Authority, for the prices listed below to complete:
McDuffie New East Electrical Building
MOBILE, ALABAMA
In full and complete accordance with the shown, noted, described and reasonable intended requirements
of the plans, specifications and contract documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the Owner with a
definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the attached
contract documents.
It is agreed that the description under each item, being briefly stated, implies, although it does not
mention, all incidentals and that the prices stated are intended to cover all such work materials and
incidentals as constitute Bidder's obligation as described in the specifications and any details not
specifically mentioned, but evidently included in the contract shall be compensated for the item which
most logically includes it.
Bidder agrees that he will commence the work within the time allotted by the Contract Documents with
an adequate force, plant, and equipment and that the work will be completed within time schedules
outlined in Paragraph SP-03 of the DIVISION III Special Provisions.
Bidder accepts the provisions of the Contract Documents as to liquidated damages in the event of failure
to complete the work.
The Bidder further agrees that, in case of failure on his part to execute the Contract and required bonds
within ten (10) calendar days from the date written notice of award if mailed or otherwise delivered to
the Bidder, the certified check or bid bond accompanying this bid and the monies payable thereon shall
be paid into the funds of the Owner not as penalty, but as a liquidation of a reasonable portion of the
damages incurred by the Owner due to the Bidder's failure to execute the Contract.
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Specification Booklet
Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
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Additional Contract Documents
1.0 Drawing List
Drawing No. Description Revision
4643E-C0 Cover Sheet
4643E-G1 General Notes
4643E-G2 General Notes
4643E-G3 General Notes
4643E-G4 General Notes
4643E-C1 New Electrical Building Existing Site Plan
4643E-C2 New Electrical Building New Site Plan
4643E-C3 New Electrical Building Enlarged Site Plan
4643E-F1 Electrical Building Foundation Plan
4643E-F2 New Electrical Building Foundation Details and Sections
4643E-F3 Electrical Building Auger Cast Pile Details
4643E-S1 Electrical Building Floor Plan
4643E-S2 Electrical Building Grouted Cell Layout
4643E-S3 Electrical Building Grouted Cell Layout
4643E-S4 Electrical Building Roof Framing Plan
4643E-S5 Electrical Building Details and Sections
4643E-S6 Electrical Building Fence & Gate Elevations
4643E-S7 Electrical Building Details and Sections
4643E-S8 Access Ramp Plan and Sections
4643E-M1 Electrical Building HVAC Plan
4643E-M2 Electrical Building HVAC Plan
4643E-M3 HVAC Specifications
4643E-E1 Electrical Site Plan
4643E-E2 Electrical Building Lighting Floor Plan
4643E-E3 Electrical Building Power Floor Plan
4643E-E4 Electrical Building Cable Tray Floor Plan
4643E-E5 Electrical Building Grounding Plan
4643E-E6 Electrical Section and Details
4643E-E7 Electrical AC-One Line Riser Diagram
4643E-E8 Electrical Motor Control Center and Panelboard Schedule
4643E-E9 Electrical Feeder and Control Conductor Schedule
4643E-E10 Electrical Specification
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Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
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SCHEDULE OF PRICES
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1.0 General Construction Requirements 1 LS Lump Sum $
1.1 Mobilization 1 LS Lump Sum $
1.2 Demobilization 1 LS Lump Sum $
2.0 Site Work
2.1 Erosion Control 1 LS Lump Sum $
2.2 Clearing/Grubbing/Demo Acres $ /Acre $
Grading & Excavation for Building
2.3 CY $ /CY $
Area
2.4 Structural Sand Fill for Building Area CY $ /CY $
2.5 18" Auger Cast Piling LF $ /LF $
2.6 Concrete Foundations CY $ /CY $
Site Utility Conduit Installation
2.7 1 LS Lump Sum $
Allowance (Power, Fiber)
2.8 Install New Underground Ductbank 1 LS Lump Sum $
2.9 Relocate Existing Fire Hydrant 1 LS Lump Sum $
2.10 Install Access Ramp 1 LS Lump Sum $
3.0 Building
3.1 Structural Block 1 LS Lump Sum $
3.2 Bar Joist 1 LS Lump Sum $
3.3 Roof Deck & Slab 1 LS Lump Sum $
3.4 Roofing Insulation 1 LS Lump Sum $
3.5 TPO Membrane 1 LS Lump Sum $
3.6 Mechanical System 1 LS Lump Sum $
Electrical System (Including
3.7 Panelboard "DP," Panelboard "LP," 1 LS Lump Sum $
and Transformer "EBXFMR")
4.0 Miscellaneous 1 LS Lump Sum $
TOTAL BID $
(1) This is a Lump Sum Bid for the work as shown on the drawings and as specified. The quantity
under each item may be increased, decreased, or deleted after award of Contract in accordance
with provisions of the Contract Documents. The Unit Prices are for adjustment only. Items not
specifically noted in the schedule of prices shall be considered ancillary to the project and be
absorbed in the bid items.
(2) The Total Bid amount shall be the sum of Items 1.0 - 4.0. All optional items to be included in
the contract shall be approved by the Owner.
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Project Name McDuffie New East Electrical Building
Location Mobile, AL
Project # 11734 Task # 02 October 2026 I-7 | P age
(3) The general requirements should include insurances, APA access credentials, taxes, overhead
profit and all other miscellaneous construction activities involved with the specific construction
phase included in the drawings or specifications.
(4) Miscellaneous (Item 4.0) should include any items not specifically detailed in the schedule of
prices but included in the drawings or specifications.
I, the undersigned bidder, hereby acknowledge receipt of the following addenda:
ADDENDUM NO.__________
ADDENDUM NO.__________
ADDENDUM NO.__________
ADDENDUM NO.__________
Contractor's Signature:
Contractor
Company___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________ __________________________________ ____________
Name Title Date
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