Curtis “Woody” Baird
Mayor
Stephanie Southerland
City Clerk
Romy Stamps
Finance Director
CITY COUNCIL
Audrey “Buffy” Colvin
Council President
Scott Hardy
President Pro Tempore
Bobby L. Tapley
John Eric Brown
Chris Brown
Brett Phillips
P.O. Box 552 • Alexander City • Alabama 35011‐0552 • (256) 329‐6700
www.alexandercityal.gov
RFP 25-07
ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA
RECYCLING CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The City of Alexander City, Alabama, is requesting proposals for the recycling center construction project
to be located at the corner of Railey Road and Joseph Street in Alexander City, Alabama, per the attached
specifications. A full copy of the bid and all addendums may be obtained at
[https://alexandercityal.gov/rfps]. Proposals must be submitted in writing to the Alexander City Clerk’s
office no later than February 17th, 2025 at 2:00pm CST. All proposals bid number and opening date on
the outside of the envelope. Proposals must be mailed or hand delivered to the address below. No
proposals will be allowed to be submitted via fax or email.
Pre-Qualifications: All proposals of $50,000.00 and more must be submitted by a general contractor who
is licensed in the State of Alabama or state of reciprocity.
ADDRESS ALL RETURN ENVELOPES TO:
CITY OF ALEXANDER CITY
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
281 JAMES D NABORS DR
ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35010
BID SOLICITATION SCHEDULE
Public Notice of Bid:
January 11th, 2025
Question Submission Deadline: February 5th, 2025, 3:30pm CST
Bid Due Date:
February 17th, 2025 2:00pm CST
Evaluation Period:
February 17th – 26th, 2025
Anticipated Award Date:
March 3rd, 2025
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Contract Terms and Conditions
The City of Alexander City will publicly open and read aloud all bids on the date and time listed above.
Bids are to be opened by the City Clerk at the Municipal Complex located at 281 James D Nabors Dr,
Alexander City, Alabama 35010. Bidders and authorized representatives are invited to be present at any
bid opening.
Bids shall not be modified after the opening. Prices and notations should be in ink or typewritten on the
form provided by the owner. All bid prices must be fully extended. Bids must conform to any attached
detailed specifications to be eligible for consideration.
The start date of the contract shall begin on the date of the bid approval by the awarding authority. The
anticipated award date for this contract is March 3rd, 2025.
Pricing for all proposed contract services shall be firm for the full length of the project.
All Federal, State, and Local License and Fee requirements will be applicable.
Freight charges and fees are to be included in the bid
Contractor must grant the City of Alexander City a 30-day net payment terms without penalty.
Invoices for work completed may be submitted on a monthly basis. Invoices should be submitted to
accounts payable by email to ap@alexandercityal.gov or by mail to:
City of Alexander City
Attn: Accounts Payable
281 James D. Nabors Drive
Alexander City, AL 35010
The City of Alexander City prefers contractors that provide a sole source responsibility for all products
and services provided under a resulting contract. If the proposer requires the use of a third-party dealer,
reseller or subcontractors to provide products or services, the proposer shall list the third party to be used
and address how the products or services will be delivered.
No sales taxes of any kind are to be included in the bid prices. The City of Alexander City will furnish
tax exemption certificates when necessary.
In accordance with the State of Alabama Law, a 5% variance consideration may be given to those
vendors located within the City of Alexander City, City Limits and Police Jurisdiction.
Bidders must be enrolled and in full compliance with the E-Verify Program and all requirements of
Alabama Immigration law, Act 2011-535 (also referred to as the “Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer
and Citizen Protection Act”, or H.B. 658), as amended by Act No. 2012-491, including in part and
effective January 1, 2012.
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Proposers shall state if an indemnity clause will be required of the City by the successful bidder.
Proposers shall include a sample of any indemnity clause which may be required to be signed. Type of
indemnity may be justification for rejection of the proposal.
The City of Alexander City requires that the trade reference form (attached) be completed.
By Section 41-16-5, Code of Alabama 1975, with the submittal of a bid, the prospective vendor represents
and agrees that it is not currently engaged in, nor will it engage in, any boycott of a person or entity based
in or doing business with a jurisdiction with which the State of Alabama can enjoy open trade.
If the vendor employs any persons in the State of Alabama, in accordance with Section 31-13-9, Code of
Alabama 1975, Proposers shall demonstrate proof of enrollment in the E-Verify program by completing
the enclosed E-Verify affidavit, or providing some other proof of enrollment. If the proposer employs
persons (anywhere), the award of the bid is condition on the bidder not knowingly employing, hiring for
employment or continuing to employ an unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama. Upon awarding
of the contract where a written contract is to be signed, the contract will contain a provision whereby the
bidder promises not to violate Federal Immigration Law.
Questions and Communications Regarding this RFP
All questions or communications must be sent by email to Sasha Stewart, Purchasing Director
[sasha.stewart@alexandercityal.gov] and Drew Meacham, City Engineer & Public Works Director
[drew.meacham@alexandercityal.gov]. The subject line of the email must include Bid 25-07. All
questions must be received no later than February 5th, 2025 3:30pm CST.
A running response to all vendors’ questions will be provided as an addendum on February 7th, 2025.
The addendum can be found on the City’s website at [https://alexandercityal.gov/rfps].
Site Survey
It is highly recommended that any potential bidder conducts a site survey prior to the submittal
of a proposal. Surveys should be conducted by an appointment. To arrange a date and time for an
appointment, please contact Drew Meacham, City Engineer & Public Works Director at
[drew.meacham@alexandercityal.gov].
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Evaluation
The award will be made to the Bidder whose proposal conforms to all conditions and requirements
within the specifications of this bid. In addition, the City of Alexander City reserves the right to consider
the following during the evaluation period:
(a) Award bids by Lump Sum or individual items unless otherwise noted by bidder. NOTE: No purchase
will be made on Lump Sum awards until individual unit prices are furnished.
(b) Award the bid to the lowest or best bidder, as determined by the Owner to be in the best interest of The
City of Alexander City. Life cycle/maintenance costs will be taken into consideration.
(c) The City of Alexander reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality in the
proposal process, and to award the contract to the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
(d) Reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities when in the opinion of the City of Alexander City the
best interest of The City of Alexander City will be served.
(e) Make null and void the purchase order with the successful bidder if delivery cannot be made at the
specified time.
(f) In accordance with the State of Alabama Law, a 5% variance consideration may be given to those
vendors located within the City of Alexander City, City Limits and Police Jurisdiction.
(g) Ability to deliver goods and services in a timely manner.
(h) Warranty
(i) Suitability for use by the owner.
(j) Experience and Qualifications
(k) Quality of Past Projects
(l) Cost-effectiveness of the proposal
(m) Proposed Project Timeline
(n) Compliance with the RFP Requirements
Errors in Bids
Bidders or their authorized agents are expected to examine the maps, drawings, specifications, and all other
instructions pertaining to the work, which will be open to their inspection. Failure to do so will be at the bidder’s
own risk. In case of error, in the extension of prices, the unit price will govern.
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RFP 25-07
ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA
RECYCLING CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Proposer (Vendor or Contractor) Name: ___________________________________
Representative: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________________________
State, Zip Code: ______________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________
Total Proposal Amount $____________________
Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check included Y or N _____ (Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security equal
to 5% of the bid price, but no more than $10,000.00. Bid Security shall be in the form of a Bid Bond or a
cashier’s check payable to The City of Alexander City. No Bid Security is required on bids less than
$10,000.00.)
E-Verify Affidavit Complete Y or N _____ / Proof of E-Verify Enrollment Included Y or N _____
Trade References Provided Y or N _____
(If you are a new Vendor for Alexander City, please fill out the trade reference form.)
Proof of General Liability Insurance Included Y or N _____
($1,000,000.00 Minimum)
Will be able to complete scope of work within _______ days of receipt of order. Must be completed prior
to September 30th, 2025.
Do all items bid meet or exceed the required specifications? ____ Y/N If no, please highlight and provide
documentation detailing the reason for the deviation from the specifications.
Non-Collusion Statement: By signing this bid form the bidder certifies that this bid is made without
reference to any other bid and without any agreement, understanding, collusion or combination with any
other person(s) in reference to the bid.
Signature of Bidder Representative: _________________________________
Date Signed: ____________________
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.