A New Alabama Statehouse Phase 2 - Deep Foundations Located in Montgomery, Alabama for the Retirement Systems of Alabama The Work of this project phase includes, but is not limited to: Miscellaneous site soil removal as required, to include pricing for and installation of a significant quantity of proposed Auger cast pilings of a specified length, diameter, etc. TBD with issuance of Bid Documents. A cashier's check or bid bond payable to Retirement Systems of Alabama in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder's proposal. Performance and statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds, insurance in compliance with requirements, and verification of E-Verify enrollment (also with Proposals), will be required at the signing of the Contract. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, and must show such evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by Architect or RSA; The bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered; Bidder must also include their current license number on the Proposal Form. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of SIXTY (60) days. The Contractor and the RSA will be required to apply for Certificates of Exemption with the Alabama Department of Revenue which will handle administration of the Certificates. The Contractor shall account for the tax savings on the Proposal Form. Additional qualifications and requirements for General Contractor Bidders and separate Subcontractors are indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents. The RSA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in their judgment, the best interests of the RSA will thereby be promoted.